The marble quarries Hotel

The marble quarries

Carved into the slopes of the Apuan Alps, the marble quarries of Carrara are magical places in which to admire the beauty of nature and the power of man.Testimony to a work that is age old, hard and dangerous .

Activities

Locanda al Colle Camaiore (Lucca) - Guest Houses
riccardo barsottelli (gestore) Insider ideas →
"Strategy" to Visit the Blue Grotto Hotel

"Strategy" to Visit the Blue Grotto

Arrive by land in the morning (9 am) to reduce the waiting time ;-)
Nature does not allow visitors to see it each day; access depends on the weather. If you wan't to miss it, it's best to stay in Capri more than one day.

Places

Al Mulino Anacapri (Napoli) - 3 stars
Simona De Turris (Manager) Insider ideas →
Ristorante Majore - Chiaramonte Gulfi Hotel

Ristorante Majore - Chiaramonte Gulfi

This so typical restaurant, belongs to the same family since the end of 1800, and since then offers the same menu. Attention because here is served "only pork".

Restaurants

Hotel La Moresca Marina di Ragusa (Ragusa) - 4 stars
Carlomaria (Direttore) Insider ideas →
Tuscany Wine Store Hotel

Tuscany Wine Store

Tuscany Wine Store is not simply a wine shop but much more. You can choose fine handcraft products and excellente gastronomic specialities.

Shopping

Le Colombaie Country Resort Ponsacco (Pisa) - Resort
Lorenzo Falaschi (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
MAEC MUSEUM Hotel

MAEC MUSEUM

MAEC's history stretches back to 1727 when the Accademia Etrusca (Etruscan Academy) was founded; the academy's statutory goals included the dissemination of historical and artistic culture through key-tools such as the famous Museum.

Tel. +39 0575 637235

Places

Relais il Falconiere Cortona (Arezzo) - 4 stars
Lina Bartelli (Marketing Manager) Insider ideas →
Abbazia di Monteoliveto Hotel

Abbazia di Monteoliveto

A real gem, adorned with important artworks and surrounded by breathtakingly beautiful landscapes

Tel. +39 0577 707611

Places

Toscana Laticastelli Country Relais Rapolano Terme (Siena) - 3 stars
Giancarlo Iorizzo (Direttore) Insider ideas →
Didactic farm Hotel

Didactic farm

Let youngsters discover the life in the farm through a tour of Villa Cicchi's orchards and vegetable gardens. Children will love it!

Activities

Villa Cicchi Ascoli Piceno - Abbazia di Rosara (Ascoli Piceno) - Farmhouse Holidays
Maria Elena Cicchi (Proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Urbino Hotel

Urbino

One hour by car from the Castle. Artistic and University centre, birthplace of Bramante and Raphael. Visit the Montefeltro family's Palazzo Ducale, the Marche National Gallery, Raphael's house, the "Raphael College" where G. Pascoli studied

Places

Castello di Monterado Monterado (Ancona) - Historical Residences
Orlando Rodano (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
Art Studio di Adelina Quadri Hotel

Art Studio di Adelina Quadri

A Montichiello in Piazza San Martino No. 1, you can find Adelina Quadri. She exhibits her paintings. Since you will find many paintings depicting the Val d'Orica and the rolling hills of Tuscany. Sometimes his paintings become real dreams.

Tel. +39 0578 755167

Shopping

La Casa di Adelina Monticchiello, Pienza (Siena) - B&B and Homes
Francesco Cresti (proprietario) Insider ideas →
Leather Crafts from Tuscany Hotel

Leather Crafts from Tuscany

Hand made leather crafts at "La Dolce Vita" in Buonconvento. All products are made entirely by hand according to the Tuscan leather processing tradition and all materials are hand selected from the best Italian tanneries.

Tel. +39 0577 806344

Shopping

Adler Thermae San Quirico d'Orcia (Siena) - 5 stars
Gli Chef dell'ADLER (Ristorante Gourmet dell'ADLER THERMAE) Insider ideas →
Hidden treasures Hotel

Hidden treasures

A unique itinerary designed to introduce visitors to the secrets of Selinunte and which begins with the Greek temples. You'll experience hidden corners which surprisingly few have seen before you (prices and organization for groups).

Places

Baglio Villa Sicilia Selinunte - Castelvetrano (Trapani) - Small Boutique Hotels
Emerico Amari (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
Castello D'Avalos Hotel

Castello D'Avalos

Procida castle, built on a cliff directly above the sea, dominates the historic center.

Places

Albergo La Vigna Procida (Napoli) - 4 stars
Vincenzo Scotto di Fasano (Amministratore) Insider ideas →
The Chianti Sculpture Park in Pievasciata Hotel

The Chianti Sculpture Park in Pievasciata

Just 10 km far from Siena, this Park hosts a permanent exhibition of contemporary sculptures and installations, which stand in a perfect integration of art and nature.

Tel. +39 0577 357151

Places

Relais della Rovere Colle di Val d'Elsa (Siena) - 4 stars
Antonella Cappelli (Host) Insider ideas →
La Caupona Hotel

La Caupona

Restaurant and "lounge" bar on the seafront of Pioppi serving typical cuisine from Cilento

Tel. +39 345 5791911

Restaurants

Il Cannito Capaccio - Paestum (Salerno) - Small Boutique Hotels
Antonella Gorga (Owner - General Manager) Insider ideas →
Ristorante Frank Hotel

Ristorante Frank

Creative fish cuisine and excellent value for money

Tel. +39 0587 931341

Restaurants

Le Colombaie Country Resort Ponsacco (Pisa) - Resort
Lorenzo Falaschi (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
Walk Montichiello Pienza Hotel

Walk Montichiello Pienza

A beautiful walk through the Val d'Orcia departing from and arriving in Montichiello Pienza. All information and a map of the route you can ask her to Francis contacting at info@lacasadiadelina.it

Tel. +39 0578 755167

Activities

La Casa di Adelina Monticchiello, Pienza (Siena) - B&B and Homes
Francesco Cresti (proprietario) Insider ideas →
CYCLE PATH / COASTAL PARK  Hotel

CYCLE PATH / COASTAL PARK

The "Ponente ligure" bike path of the coastal park is one of the longest in the Mediterranean area: it has a total length of 20 km. The route is fully accessible by the pedestrians and cyclists in both directions.

Activities

Residence dei Due Porti Sanremo (Imperia) - Seaside Residences
LO STAFF (LO STAFF ) Insider ideas →
I love shopping!!! Hotel

I love shopping!!!

Orciani bags in Fano, Piero Guidi in Urbino, Dirk Bikkemberg in Fano, Freeport in Pesaro, Tod's and Hogan in Civitanova, Simonetta and Fendi kids in Jesi

Shopping

Villa Tombolina Montemaggiore al Metauro (Pesaro e Urbino) - Farmhouse Holidays
Adriana Ligi (Socio e gestore) Insider ideas →
Monti Sibillini National Park Hotel

Monti Sibillini National Park

The flora and fauna of the Sibillini embody the "wild spirit" that makes every experience of these mountains unforgettable. From Pilato Lake to Lame Rosse to go even at the top of the Vettore mountain.

Places

Fattoria Forano Appignano (Macerata) - Farmhouse Holidays
Chiara Lucangeli (proprietario) Insider ideas →
Gadir  Hotel

Gadir

An ancient fishing village with adjacent marina from the stony base. The main attraction is represented by the thermal waters that are frequented throughout the year.

Places

Le Lanterne Resort Pantelleria (Trapani) - Resort
Daniela Patanè (Proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Vardaceli Restaurant Hotel

Vardaceli Restaurant

To taste the simple dishes of the territory, the owner and his son of the restaurant Vardaceli will wait for you, at just 2 km from La macchiola.

Tel. +393891774580

Restaurants

La Macchiola Spongano (Lecce) - Farmhouse Holidays
Anna Addario (Proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Hemp, looms and "Cappelletti" in the Museum Hotel

Hemp, looms and "Cappelletti" in the Museum

The Museum of the Peasant's Civita Romagna the ancient country life relives showing the arts of hemp, silk and teaching the tessura, the world grain and culinary excellence become... to enjoyed in the Museum

Tel. +39 0544 552172

Activities

Relais Villa Roncuzzi Russi (Ravenna) - 4 stars
Patrizia Poggi (Resident Manager) Insider ideas →
Boat trips Hotel

Boat trips

The Ligurian and Tyrrhenian Sea, on the crest of the waves towards enchanting places!
To make your days even more special we organise day excursions to discover a length of coast that stretches from Viareggio to Cinque Terre via Portovenere

Activities

Locanda al Colle Camaiore (Lucca) - Guest Houses
riccardo barsottelli (gestore) Insider ideas →
Florence Hotel

Florence

The cradle of Renaissance with her magnificent cathedral, Brunelleschi's dome, the museums with their artistic treasures, the tipical craft shops, the Old Bridge. At every street's corner history and beauty will strike you.

Places

Villa Parri Pistoia (Pistoia) - Historical Residences
Paolo Ducceschi (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
art City Hotel

art City

LA PIEVE, Charming Casale in Tuscany is located in Colle Val d’Elsa in the province of Siena in the Val d’Elsa, rich in medieval towns, Etruscan settlements, open landscapes, cultivated fields and gentle hills.

Places

La Pieve Casale di Charme Colle Val D'Elsa (Siena) - Farmhouse Holidays
Daniela Berlingozzi (concierge) Insider ideas →
Wonderful copper handicrafts Hotel

Wonderful copper handicrafts

One of the few craftsmen who still produces handmade beautiful items made of copper. The real works of art can be purchased from the "Renowned Rameria Mazzetti" which exports all over the world.

Tel. +39 0578 758753

Shopping

Adler Thermae San Quirico d'Orcia (Siena) - 5 stars
Gli Chef dell'ADLER (Ristorante Gourmet dell'ADLER THERMAE) Insider ideas →
Tempio del Gusto Hotel

Tempio del Gusto

Creative gourmet cuisine

Tel. +39 0743 47121

Restaurants

Torre Palombara - Dimora Storica Narni (Terni) - Historical Residences
Leonardo Cipiccia (Owner) Insider ideas →
Nordic Walking Hotel

Nordic Walking

Discover the wonderful mountains ofTrentino, with a spring in your step!

Activities

Tevini Dolomites Charming Hotel Commezzadura (Trento ) - 4 stars
Famiglia Tevini (Our Hotel, your home) Insider ideas →
Treasures of Le Marche guided walking tour Hotel

Treasures of Le Marche guided walking tour

A one week guided walking tour designed to showcase the best of this undiscovered part of Italy. You will meet like-minded people and, each day, be guided through a different part of the glorious Sibillini Mountains and its surrounding

Tel. +39 0734 782041

Activities

Hotel Leone Montelparo (Fermo) - Small Boutique Hotels
Madeline Jones (Owner) Insider ideas →

Barbacane Castle

One of the few historical buildings which survived the bombings of World War II, a Renaissance castle consists of a body plan and irregularly quadrangular courtyard.

Places

Relais Euterpini Pantelleria (Trapani) - B&B and Homes
Elia Rodo (Manager) Insider ideas →