The Schneider family has recently reopened the doors of Terra-The Magic Place, a Relais & Chateaux with two Michelin stars in the Val Sarentino with breath-taking views of the Dolomites. The restaurant, which has two Michelin stars, has just received a brand new Green Star, which is awarded to restaurants…

Ca' del Moro Wine Retreat, for luxury rural wine-themed holidays, is in an ancient hamlet and part of the La Collina dei Ciliegi winery on the sloping hills of the Valpantena valley, half an hour from Verona. The old stables and barn have been turned into six contemporary suites, named…

Experiential tours in Lombardy’s artisan village of Padernello, immersed in the nature of the Bassa Bresciana region near the city of Brescia in Italy’s northern region, are not to be missed. These new guided tours for groups through the splendid 15th-century Padernello Castle in Borgo San Giacomo, have just been…

Parma and its food valley is a top choice for all seasons. The city of Parma and its surrounding area offer a kaleidoscope of possibilities and experiences for anyone seeking an alternative to the classic and, perhaps for some, jaded choice between the sea and the mountains. From the heart…

Showcasing the lush, wine-growing Valpantena valley, close to Verona in Italy’s Veneto region, the newly formed Rete Valpantena network is spearheading strategies to market the pre-alpine valley as an unspoiled tourist attraction for visitors seeking authentic experiences in Italy. Using food and wine to boost tourism The group, formed of…

Being the highest town in Basilicata, ancient Pietrapertosa is truly spectacular and takes its name from Pietraperciata which means pierced stone, a name given for the presence of a hole in a large cliff that is visible from the city. An ancient military fortress At the highest point of Pietrapertosa…

To embrace Forlì-Cesena and its history, art, nature and good food in Italy’s Romagna region, you turn your back on the sea and the white beaches of the Riviera Romagnola. And you discover, old cities, ancient castles, fortresses and architectural gems of incalculable historical significance, and an Apennine setting with…