Our Italian Travel Experts

Nadia

I recently visited Puglia, and I absolutely loved it! I stayed near Locorotondo to begin with, which is a beautiful town. There are fantastic views of the vineyards from here, which naturally means the wine is just delicious! The town is picturesque, well-maintained, and whitewashed, and has many small shops selling traditional Pugliese pottery.

I stayed with our new partners at the family-run Ottolire Resort in a stunning executive suite. It has a lovely pool, and once a week the family hosts a barbecue. Other highlights include spectacular views from the balcony, a jacuzzi with a trullo roof, and a small spa.

Lucy

I would recommend visiting beautiful Ischia. It is a small volcanic island lying at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples. There really is something for everyone to do here – it boasts thermal spas, vineyards, excellent walking, lots of history, and a stunning coastline. Forio is a port on the north western part of the island, with a lovely old tower, and excellent bars and shops just behind the seafront. Ischia is more affordable and less touristy than the Amalfi Coast and Naples, so it’s well worth visiting. You can do boat trips or hire from here, exploring the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Natalia

Rome is one of my favourite cities – it’s so beautiful, and its rich history is incomparable. There is so much to see in Italy’s capital; I would particularly recommend the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, and the Colosseum, as the architecture of all three is just amazing. No visit to Rome is complete without seeing the Vatican City, the world’s smallest country. I love the Sistine Chapel – its frescoes, painted by Michelangelo, are unlike any others in the world.  

The five-star Palazzo Montemartini is one of our very best hotels in Rome, and it is the only one that is crossed by the ancient Servian Wall, dating from the 6th century B.C.