Italy & its Islands

• enchanting landscapes which have inspired artists for centuries
• hotels of character offering delicious regional cuisine
• walking, cycling, short breaks, journeys and family holidays

The regions of Italy are astonishingly varied, each with its distinctive culture and gastronomy. Throughout the country, you meet friendly and open people, particularly in areas such as the Apennines, and the Madonie Mountains in Sicily, where foreign visitors are still rare. The scenery, too, ranges from the majestic Dolomites, surely the most beautiful of all the mountains in the Alps, to the dramatic fusion of mountain and sea on the Ligurian and Amalfi Coasts, and from the rolling, vine-clad hills of Piedmont to the glittering waters of lakes such as Garda, Maggiore, Iseo and Orta, set like jewels amid green landscapes. Wherever you go, history and great art are always close, from Greek ruins in Basilicata in the south, to the Baroque towns of Puglia or the ancient ‘route of the gods’ across Tuscany. 

Just as inviting as the landscapes themselves are the ways in which you can enjoy them: as well as offering walking, cycling and family activity holidays, we also offer short breaks and journeys for more leisurely exploration of this captivating land.