Procida is a beautiful Italian island in the Bay of Naples. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Procida in 2024: how to get there, what to do and why you should visit this colourful island.
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Sorrento in southern Italy makes a fantastic base for a holiday with some truly world-class day trips in the area. Here are the 8 best day trips from Sorrento.
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Climbing Mount Vesuvius to see the still-smoking crater at the top is a great add-on to a trip to Pompeii. Here’s everything you need to know about making the trip.
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The Campania Artecard is the most popular tourist card for Naples, but the different versions can be complicated. See which one offers the best value for your trip.
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Both ruined towns offer a fascinating glimpse into ancient Roman life, but if you can only visit Pompeii or Herculaneum, which one should you choose?
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Europe, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage
Pompeii is on a lot of people’s travel bucket lists but can seem daunting to visit. Here’s some of the advice I found most useful, along with some tips from my visit.
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Visiting Herculaneum, a Roman city destroyed by the same volcano that engulfed Pompeii, is really rewarding. Here’s how to visit Herculaneum, and why it should be as much of a priority on your trip to Italy as seeing Pompeii.
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Italy has some of the world’s most heavenly gardens. From centuries-old botanical gardens in the north to subtropical gardens in southern Italy, these are the best gardens to visit in Italy.
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Visiting Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como is like spending the day inside a postcard. Read about the villa’s starring role in James Bond and Star Wars, and get tips for your visit.
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The best places to stay for a trip on the Bernina Express or Bernina line railway, with hotel recommendations for Chur and Tirano and ideas for places to stay along the line.
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