Palio of the Contrade di Castel del Piano Hotel

Palio of the Contrade di Castel del Piano

Even in Castel del Piano as well as in Siena, the Palio is ongoing. The first horse race dating back to September 9, 1402, when the town was under the government of Siena. The Palio is run on September 8, Nativity of Mary

Activities

Borgo Tepolini Castel del Piano (Grosseto) - B&B and Homes
Antonino de Pasquale (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
Isola di Capo Rizzuto Hotel

Isola di Capo Rizzuto

On the Ionian Coast where traces of human settlement date back to at least 5000 years b.C.. Visit the Marine protected Area, the Aragonese Castle and the Archeological site of Capo Colonna

Activities

Torre Camigliati Camigliatello Silano (Cosenza) - Historical Residences
Roberto Bisignano (Responsabile) Insider ideas →
Il Sorbo Allegro Hotel

Il Sorbo Allegro

Creative cuisine, using the finest of locally sourced ingredients. A faultless and well-researched wine list with plenty of seriously Super Tuscans!

Restaurants

Relais Villa Armena Buonconvento (Siena) - Small Boutique Hotels
Edoardo Giacone (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
Luisa Spagnoli boutique Hotel

Luisa Spagnoli boutique

If You will be our Guests, with the Villa Nuba Gold Card You will have special care and great discount !

Shopping

Villa Nuba Charming Apartments Perugia (Perugia) - Countryside Residences
Giuseppe Nuzzaci (Owner) Insider ideas →
Altarpiece Fra Mattia Della Robbia Hotel

Altarpiece Fra Mattia Della Robbia

Numerous altarpieces in the Marche region of Della Robbia glazed terracotta, one of Fra Mattia's production is the Coronation of Virgin dated back to 1527-1530, located in the collegiate church of S. Maria Assunta in Montecassiano.

Places

Fattoria Forano Appignano (Macerata) - Farmhouse Holidays
Chiara Lucangeli (proprietario) Insider ideas →
Roadtrips up and down from the hills Hotel

Roadtrips up and down from the hills

Lusiana is the perfect point of departure if you like to drive or bike on panoramic roads of the hills: tiny villages, cherry trees, vineyards, chestnuts wood and foliage tours... everyday a new trip and never the same road!

Tel. +39 333 3792859

Activities

Locanda La Scuola Lusiana (Vicenza) - B&B and Homes
Valeria Carfora (Proprietario e gestore) Insider ideas →
Villa Romana del Tellaro Hotel

Villa Romana del Tellaro

Some extraordinary mosaics were found on the floor of an important Roman villa from the end of the fourth century AD. The mosaics have nothing to envy the most famous mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale.

Places

Hotel La Corte del Sole Lido di Noto (Siracusa) - 4 stars
Carlo Pintaldi (Direttore) Insider ideas →
Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo Hotel

Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo

It is the masterpiece of baroque art in Naples.It was built up during the XVI century by the order of Jesuits on the same place of the renaissance "Palazzo Sanseverino",of whose preserves the ashlar facade of daimond tip shape.

Places

Decumani Hotel de Charme Napoli (Napoli) - 3 stars
SANDRO GUIDA (HOTEL MANAGER) Insider ideas →
Ristorante degli Ulivi Hotel

Ristorante degli Ulivi

This Osteria 7 km away from the Castle, has long been renowned for its fish specialties in le Marche style, located in one of the most scenic areas of the province, and a few km from Senigallia. Fresh fish always.

Tel. +39 071 7919670

Restaurants

Castello di Monterado Monterado (Ancona) - Historical Residences
Orlando Rodano (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
Francigena Road Hotel

Francigena Road

Born as an itinerary of faith, it connected northern Europe with Rome. It crosses the most beautiful villages in Tuscany and represents a journey to the roots of Italian and European culture for modern tourists and pilgrims.

Activities

Relais La Costa Monteriggioni (Siena) - Historical Residences
Relais La Costa Dimora Storica (General Manager) Insider ideas →
Figs from Cilento Hotel

Figs from Cilento

For generations Cilento has been cultivating figs - with a passion! The Santomiele fig farm is, for me, the best example of this age old tradition

Tel. +39 0974 833275

Shopping

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

Ariccia - Chigi Palace

In the spectacular Piazza di Corte, stands the magnificent baroque home of the Chigi family.

Guided tours:
Tue-Fri 11 - 16 to 17.30
Sat-Sun-Holidays 10,30 am - 11:30 am - 12.30-15 - 16- 17 - 18.
Cost: € 6,00 - reduced € 4.00

Tel. +39 06 933 0053

Places

Locanda dello Spuntino Grottaferrata (Roma) - 4 stars
Paolo Fortini (Direttore) Insider ideas →
Osteria Il Granaio Hotel

Osteria Il Granaio

Friendly and relaxed restaurant serving traditional Tuscan cuisine

Tel. +39 0577 726975

Restaurants

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

Local Events

The 'Infiorata' flower festival (Città della Pieve, June)
The 'Palio dei Terzieri' medieval pageant (Città della Pieve, August)
Safron Gastronomic event (Città della Pieve, September)

Tel. +39 0578 298063

Activities

Hotel Vannucci Città della Pieve (Perugia) - 4 stars
Beatrice De Berdt (Front & back office) Insider ideas →
Grottaferrata- Ad Decimum Catacombs  Hotel

Grottaferrata- Ad Decimum Catacombs

This extraordinary catacomb complex was discovered in1905.The hypogeum is entirely dug out in the tufa rock at 9 meters below ground level, and extends for about 250 metres.
Open only Sun:10.00-12.30 e 15.00-17.30
Other days on reserv.

Tel. +39 348.40.66.708

Places

Locanda dello Spuntino Grottaferrata (Roma) - 4 stars
Paolo Fortini (Direttore) Insider ideas →
Golf Hotel

Golf

With 18 championship holes and a driving range, the Argentario Golf Club occupies 77 hectares in an environment of great landscape value which has received the "BioAgriCert" environmental certification.

Tel. +39 0564 810292

Activities

Argentario Resort Golf & Spa Porto Ercole (Grosseto) - 5 stars
Raffaella Monaco (Web Manager) Insider ideas →
The tipical hand made ceramic of Deruta  Hotel

The tipical hand made ceramic of Deruta

La Posta di Confine, offers its guests the opportunity to book visits to learn about the manufacture of ceramics from Deruta and to realize together the some object .

Tel. +390756059138

Shopping

La Posta di Confine Mantignana (Perugia) - Farmhouse Holidays
Roberta Biagioni Angeli (Titolare) Insider ideas →
Taormina sicilian pearl Hotel

Taormina sicilian pearl

Few minutes from our hotel Taormina represent one of the most intresting town in Sicily. History, Culture, Architecture, Shopping and Nightlife

Tel. +39 095641181

Places

Castello di San Marco Calatabiano (Catania) - 4 stars
Daniele Murabito (Direttore) Insider ideas →
Taverna dello Spuntino Hotel

Taverna dello Spuntino

Our Restourant
In the Sixties, Fortini family opened the "Taverna dello Spuntino", in the grandfather Alcide's old cellar, creating a successful restaurant on which all the family-third generation included-is keen.
Opened 7days on 7

Tel. +390694315985

Restaurants

Locanda dello Spuntino Grottaferrata (Roma) - 4 stars
Paolo Fortini (Direttore) Insider ideas →
Ceramics Hotel

Ceramics

Earth, Water, Fire and Soul. These are the elements of the master potters of Appignano handing down this tradition for more than 500 years. Approach the world of ceramics by visiting the workshops of master potters and their works.

Shopping

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

Balata dei Turchi

Balata dei Turchi Pantelleria, a beautiful bay with a picturesque lava that slopes to the sea surrounded by towering cliffs overlooking.

Places

Le Lanterne Resort Pantelleria (Trapani) - Resort
Daniela Patanè (Proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Cavagrande del Cassibile  Natural Reserve Hotel

Cavagrande del Cassibile Natural Reserve

An unforgettable trekking amidst ancient necropolis, green water lakes and waterfalls where swimming and sunbathing surrounded by unspoilt nature

Places

Anime a Sud Modica (Ragusa) - Guest Houses
Luca Giannini (Titolare) Insider ideas →
"La Barrique" Hotel

"La Barrique"

Our restaurant for romantic candlelight dinners on the lake view Terrace or in our Canteen in the suggestive "Enoteca"
Our Menu is Mediterranean style with a touch of local cuisine.

Restaurants

Relais Villa Vittoria Laglio (Como) - 4 stars
Daniela Tagliamonte (Proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Lucignano d'Asso Hotel

Lucignano d'Asso

Let's start from our hamlet. An enchanting combination of peacefulness, stunning views of the Tuscan hills, ancient stones and signs of the past, all influenced by the history of the Piccolomini family. A trip down memory lane!

Tel. +39 0577 803068

Places

Borgo Lucignanello Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
Angelica Piccolomini Bandini (proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Summer music festivals Hotel

Summer music festivals

In summer there are many music festivals in our surroundings: Incontri in Terre di Siena; Estate Musicale Chigiana; Crete Senesi Festival; Harpsichord concerts by Piccola Accademia Montisi and the Opera Festival in S.Galgano Abbey.

Activities

Borgo Lucignanello Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
Angelica Piccolomini Bandini (proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Skiing for children Hotel

Skiing for children

The slopes are suitable, experienced teachers and safe equipment: for children who want to learn about the snow and the mountains, this is the place!

Activities

Biohotel Hermitage Madonna di Campiglio (Trento) - 4 stars
Barbara Maffei (Proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Outdoor drawing Hotel

Outdoor drawing

Draw beautiful spots of the Tuscany countryside, going outdoor to visit the most beautiful sites of Poggibonsi area.

Activities

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

Pistoia

Pistoia is one of the hidden jewel of tuscany. This amazing little town surprises and fascinates the visitors with his history, art and with one of the most beautiful medieval square of Italy.

Places

Villa Parri Pistoia (Pistoia) - Historical Residences
Paolo Ducceschi (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
Vivosa Apulia Beach Club Hotel

Vivosa Apulia Beach Club

White sand beach.

Activities

Vivosa Apulia Resort Ugento (Lecce) - Resort
Beatrice Longo (Commercial consultant) Insider ideas →
Forte di Bard Hotel

Forte di Bard

Dominating the medieval village of Bard, in Val d'Aosta, Fort Bard was rebuilt by the House of Savoy in the 19th century. http://www.fortedibard.it/

Places

Hotel Ad Gallias Bard (Aosta) - 4 stars