• Culture Breaks

    Enjoy the full flavour of Italy by heading to some of the lesser-known cities.

    by  • January 17, 2018 • Bologna, City Breaks, Culture Breaks, Lucca, Ravenna

    Lucca, Ravenna and Bologna are all historic cities waiting to be discovered.   Many British travellers are now very familiar with the most popular Italian city break destinations of Venice, Florence and Rome.  These are certainly wonderful cities and I would be happy to re-visit them time and time again as each city has...

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    The introduction of the Pisa Mover has meant that the journey from Pisa Airport to Florence has never been easier.

    by  • August 9, 2017 • City Breaks, Culture Breaks, Florence

    Most visitors to Florence fly into Pisa Airport and have to transfer to Florence by train or coach. The Pisa Mover transport system was launched in late March and connects Pisa’s Gallileo Gallilei Airport with Pisa Centrale railway station. Running 365 days a year and departing every five minutes from 6am to midnight, the...

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    Give Valencia a try – not only for it’s culture but also for its gastronomy.

    by  • July 29, 2017 • City Breaks, Culture Breaks, Food & Drink, Valencia

    Valencia is an excellent city-break destination but it lies under the radar for most tourists. Valencia might not spring to mind when you’re thinking of heading to Spain for a short break, particularly a foodie break.  However for a number of reasons Spain’s third largest city can justifiably be termed one of the top...

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    Sorrento – Sun, Sea and Much More ……

    by  • April 19, 2017 • City Breaks, Culture Breaks, Uncategorized

    Sorrento makes an ideal base for excursions to some of Italy’s most fascinating archaeological sites. With its mild climate and wonderful on the scenic Amalfi peninsula, Sorrento enjoys one of the Mediterranean’s longest tourist seasons.  The popular resort is particularly appealing in the spring when temperatures are generally warm rather than hot and you...

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