What is the difference between all of different Italian eateries when dining out? How to choose between a Ristorante, Trattoria, Osteria, Enoteca, Taverna, Locanda or Bar?

The city of Florence or Firenze draws tourists from around the world, all year round wanting to explore Italy’s centre of renaissance art. With a number of world-famous art galleries and cultural monuments including the original statue of David by Michelangelo, art lovers will be kept very busy here.

The Saturnia Hot Springs or Cascate di Mulino are a little off the beaten track in Tuscany’s Grosetto provence. The area has become a point of interest for its warm natural springs. The springs flow rapidly over shallow pools in an idyllic setting amongst the hills drawing visitors who wish to soak in the tiered baths.

Where to stay in Tuscany? Tenuta San Ottaviano is a Tuscan hideaway. A large property converted into a B&B agriturismo and self-serviced accommodation. They offer the atmosphere of a traditional Tuscan villa experience…

Palermo was crowned culture capital of Italy in 2018. Cathedrals, theatres, catacombs, traditional food and marketplaces are just the beginning. Tourism is growing in Palermo and there’s never been a better time to visit the ancient city.

Aperitivo in Milan is a central part of the culture as in other main cities of Italy where there are more bars than grocery stores. Milan’s aperitivo scene is lively and widespread across most neighbourhoods.

Where to eat in Rome? How to avoid the tourist traps and experience real Roman cuisine? If you’re after something authentic it’s safe to say that you probably won’t find it directly in front of a main monument. Find out where to eat traditional Roman dishes in the eternal city.

What to do in Rome? Between the Colosseum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Spanish steps and more, there are enough sites to keep you busy for days. But there’s so much more to see! Experience more than just the main sites of Rome.

Positano and Amalfi are consistent favourites for their gelato coloured houses, picturesque cobbled laneways, seafood restaurants, boutique stores and umbrella lined beaches. Here is the best way to spend a week on the Amalfi Coast.

Calabria
A travel guide to Calabria - the mysterious toe of Italy’s boot