Activities

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT ITALY?

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT ITALY? Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) or Winter?

I just have to show you this video of one of my favourite Italian comedian, actor and performer - Gigi Proietti!

I travelled to Rome, Amalfi Coast, Tuscany, Venice and Sicily on my recent visit to Italy in September and October.

Travelling Through Italy from Top to Bottom with Two Children by Kym Piero

During my visit to Italy, I spent 4 days in beautiful Taormina.

Location: Sicily, Aeolian Islands, Agrigento, Sicily North West, Sicily South East, Sicily South West, Taormina

Italy is a blast from the past and this I feel, is the real reason why people love to come here.

I always seem to write articles about food when down here on the gulf of Napoli at Pozzuoli.

Umbria Jazz Festival is without doubt one of the main musical events in Italy and is renowned internationally for high quality performances and unique location.

Location: Umbria, Perugia

During the January freeze in Arcidosso, Tuscany, my brother Oscar and I kept asking members of his beloved host family, whether it would snow the next day.

Location: Lazio, Rome

Catching trains in Italy I always find stressful. One can never relax.

Italy is a blast from the past and this I feel, is the real reason why people love to come here.

As I work and travel around Italy every year, I have visited many of the major museums in Italy.

Location: Campania, Naples, Lazio, Rome, Region of Veneto, Venice, Tuscany, Florence

In this series of blogs, Passion For Italy are showcasing some of our favourite villas all over Italy.

Location: Tuscany, Chianti Wine Region, Maremma, Montepulciano Wine Region, Siena

Beautiful Apartments in Montepulciano

In this series of blogs, Passion For Italy are showcasing some of our favourite villas, apartments and hotels all over Italy.

Location: Region of Veneto, Lake Garda

A charming two bedroom villa in an enchanting island of Salina on the Aeolian islands, Sicily.

Location: Sicily, Aeolian Islands

In this series of blogs we will highlight some of our favourite day trip destinations in Tuscany - the Chianti Wine Region.

Location: Tuscany, Chianti Wine Region, Siena

We spent Christmas in the Maremma area of Tuscany with the most wonderful people.

Location: Tuscany, Maremma

Happy New Year to all reading this, to our past clients and to all the people that are going to come into our lives in 2013 from the Passion for Italy Team.

The Feast of the Epiphany is a Catholic feast day which celebrates the journey of the three wise men to pay homage to baby Jesus in the stable.

Whilst I love the summer energy and beach-life of Positano by day, I have a particularly soft spot for this beautiful town at night.

Location: Campania, Amalfi Coast, Positano, Ravello

Getting around Venice using the public transport Ferries can prove to be quite expensive for a family and difficult to work out.

Location: Region of Veneto, Venice

Passion for Italy has a policy of visiting and checking out our accommodation personally before we send our clients there.

Location: Lazio, Rome

Ravello on the Amalfi coast is one of my favourite places in Italy if not the most favourite!

Location: Campania, Amalfi Coast, Island of Capri, Naples, Sorrento

Life in Italy is very different to my home country Australia.

I have been in Paris for a week with my children.

It is terrible to not have the time to blog.

Location: Tuscany, Chianti Wine Region

It is a shocking thing when one has a small business that one has to be a captain of all things.

It is very difficult when you are the only foreigner in a village and you do not know many people and those that you do know you can’t understand their dialect…!!

Location: Campania, Campi Flegrei

Sometimes when my clients are describing to me the places they want to go to see, I say to them. “Why do you want to go to this place”. They often say "Our friends said it was great"!!

A villa right in the very center of Milan. Quiet but rich in art and

Location: Lombardy, Milan

This is an amazing design hotel with the latest in interior trends. In an great

Location: Lombardy, Milan

This hotel is located in the heart of Milan, in the famous Chic fashion district

Location: Lombardy, Milan

Charming three star hotel situated in the centre of the Bellagio and is privileged enough

Location: Lombardy, Bellagio, Lake Como

This Boutique Relais in a beautiful villa on the shores of the lake Como Italy

Location: Lombardy, Lake Como

This charming hotel is located in the town of Como on Lake Como, Italy in

Location: Lombardy, Como

Spacious one and two bedroom apartments equipped with all comforts. Great location perfect for those who wish to discover the magic of Lake Como in a relaxed environment.

Location: Lombardy, Bellagio, Lake Como

Lovely two bedroom apartment on Lake Como near centre of Bellagio -  relax with a marvelous view over the lake.

Location: Lombardy, Bellagio, Lake Como

• 2 Double Beds
• 2 Bathroom/s

Set right on lake Como Italy in a calm and sunny position in Mezzegra on the western side of the lake.

Location: Lombardy, Lake Como

Two bedroom apartment sleeps four pax on the ground floor in a residential area 15 minutes walk from Bellagio on Lake Como.

Location: Lombardy, Bellagio

• 2 (Double+Twin) Beds
• 1 Bathroom/s

Six Star villa - Judged the "Best Villa in Europe" by a panel from Boutique hotels in London. 

Location: Lombardy, Lake Como

• 8 Beds
• 9 Bathroom/s

Lake Como large eight bedroom villa with two swimming pools: one indoor and one outdoor,

Location: Lombardy, Lake Como

• 6 Double, 2 Single Beds
• 8 Bathroom/s

This very large villa sleeping 20 pax, with lake view is located on the western shores of Lake Como and is owned by a local aristocratic family since the XIX century.

Location: Lombardy, Lake Como

• 10 Beds
• 11 Bathroom/s

Lake Como large four bedroom historical villa, is located on the western shores of Lake Como and is owned by a local aristocratic family since the XIX century.

Location: Lombardy, Lake Como

• 4 Beds
• 4 Bathroom/s

Lake Como four bedroom Villa is located in a historical village on Lake Como western shores.

Location: Lombardy, Lake Como

• 4 Beds
• 3 Bathroom/s

Beautiful three bedroom apartment sleeps six pax on the first floor of a lovely duplex located in a quiet area about 15 minutes walk from Bellagio on Lake Como.

Location: Lombardy, Bellagio

• 3 (Double+2 Twin) Beds
• 2 Bathroom/s

This luxury five star hotel on the bay of Rapallo, Liguria, with spectacular views to the east and the headland of Portofino to the west.

Location: Liguria, Rapallo

Stylishly renovated and housed in a nineteenth century villa this very special hotel sits right on one of the Italian Riviera's most spectacular bays at Paraggi around the corner from Portofino.

Location: Liguria, Portofino

This lovely hotel in Portofino Liguria is located in a quite position two steps from the famous “Piazzetta” in Portofino.

Location: Liguria, Cinque Terre

Near the city centre and the beach of Sestri Levante this hotel is very impressive with views to die for.

Location: Liguria, Cinque Terre