With more vineyards than any other region and food dishes from the ancient Greeks, Arabs and Normans, Sicily makes an ideal destination for a food and wine tour. In fact, we can thank the Greeks who brought grapes and olives to the Mediterranean Island, and introduced the population to wine making. With such fertile land […]
Review of the Hotel Splendide Royal, Rome – As a main entrance point in and out of Italy, for me, staying in Rome is a balance of finding somewhere relaxing enough for me to unwind and get over my jet lag, as well as finding a traditional fit that really gets me excited to explore the
Baglioni Hotel Regina Review – With refined standards, the Baglioni Hotel Regina in Rome is an exquisite 5 star experience without the price tag. Housed in one of the most historic buildings, the property was built in 1904 and hosted Queen Margherita of Savoy while her adjacent Palazzo was nearing its completion. Located on Via Vittorio
A Day in Rome with Riccardo – We chat with concierge Riccardo at the beautiful 5 star Baglioni Hotel Regina in Rome to find out his top tips for exploring the city. What’s the perfect 24 hours in your city? Even just one week is not enough! With 24 hours, I would start with Ancient
Piedmont: Pioneering the Slow Food movement – Think you’ve ticked Italian food and wine travel off your list? Perhaps not. Welcome to Piedmont, Italy’s undiscovered northern region, pioneering the Slow Food movement along with their long history of producing fine wines. The name Piedmont translates to “foot of the mountain”, as the region is surrounded on
