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Rome

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Sardinia

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Sicily

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Venice

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Aerial view of Pesaro coastline in Italy

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Why Pesaro should be your next Italian city break

Looking for a taste of la dolce vita beyond Rome? It’s time you said ciao to Pesaro. Whether you go …

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Published 29 August 2024

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12 quiet places in Italy that are still off the radar

Looking for a quiet Italian holiday? Discover Italy's secret side with our guide to some of the best…

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By Mary Novakovich

Updated 26 July 2024

Sandstone coloured buildings perched on a cliffside overlooking the golden Tropea beach on a sunny day

6 min read

Southern Italy: Europe’s best-kept secret for beaches

Deep in Italy’s south – from the heel (Puglia) and instep (Basilicata) to the toe (Calabria) – you’l…

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By Mary Novakovich

Updated 25 July 2024

Aerial view on the colourful port town of Corricella on the island of Procida, with yellow and red-hued buildings overlooking a port filled with fishing boats

7 min read

Secret Italy: How to escape the tourist trail

Whether you're after beach escapes, city breaks or unique experiences, step off the tourist trail wi…

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By Mary Novakovich

Updated 26 July 2024

Panoramic view of Palermo skyline in Sicily

7 min read

Alternative Italian city break: Why visit Palermo?

From UNESCO-certified architecture to buzzing street food bazaars, everywhere you look Palermo has s…

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By Caroline Howley

Updated 25 October 2024

Aerial view over Filicudi island, Sicily

6 min read

The seven pearls of the Mediterranean: Sicily’s northern islands

Sicily’s Aeolian Islands have largely drifted under most tourist’s radars. Our advice? Get there bef…

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Published 22 August 2024

Alternative Italian city breaks: 10 cities to visit after Rome

Rome is one of the world’s greatest cities, but it’s just a curtain-raiser for the rest of Italy. Try one of these fantastic Italian cities for your next city break instead.

Latest Italy articles

View of a small town perched on the shores of Lake Como with green trees surrounding it and boats bobbing in the water

10 of the best things to do in Lake Como

Published 18 November 2021

A small island adrift in a lake and crowned by the Basilica di San Giulio church

10 things to do in the Italian Lakes

Published 7 February 2020

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