Italy – Helen on her Holidays

7 of the best holidays in Italy in September

Helen — 2023-03-25T22:11:14

If you’re dreaming of visiting Italy in September, here are the best places to go, with weather tips, not-to-be-missed festivals, things to do and what to pack.

Giardini la Mortella, Ischia: visiting a beautiful garden love story

Helen — 2023-01-01T20:56:50

Giardini la Mortella in Ischia is one of the great gardens of Italy. Its planting, and its setting in a natural gorge are stunning, but it’s the love story behind Giardini la Mortella that makes it so fascinating.

Where to stay in Ischia: the best areas and hotels for your Ischia trip

Helen — 2022-12-28T21:14:08

While Ischia is only around 6 miles wide, its charming towns and villages all have something a little different to offer visitors. To help you decide where to base yourself for your visit, here are the best places to stay in Ischia.

The best places to stay to visit Pompeii

Helen — 2022-12-28T20:29:31

Choosing where to stay for easy access to the Pompeii ruins is an important decision. In this post, I’ll tell you about the best places to stay to visit Pompeii for every type of visitor.

Visiting Bologna, Italy: 9 don’t-miss tips for your trip

Helen — 2022-10-25T22:05:15

Bologna is a wonderful city and a fantastic base for some of Italy’s best day trips. Read on for tips that will make all the difference for your trip to Bologna.

Visiting Castello Aragonese on the island of Ischia, Italy

Helen — 2022-05-03T13:17:00

Castello Aragonese is the top-rated attraction on Ischia and for good reason – castles don’t get much more dramatic than this medieval fortress on a rocky island. If you’re planning to go to Ischia and visit Castello Aragonese, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your trip.

Visiting Negombo, Ischia’s best thermal spa – review and advice for your visit

Helen — 2020-04-18T23:28:52

Visiting the beautiful and relaxing Negombo thermal spa is one of the most popular things to do in Ischia. Read my review for everything you need to know and get tips for your visit.

The 6 best villages to visit on Lake Garda

Helen — 2018-11-03T21:27:14

Lake Garda ranks as one of my best holidays to Italy so far. But with over 60 villages scattered around the shore of this 32-mile-long lake, how can you make sure you see the best ones? Here’s a guide to seeing the most interesting, most picturesque villages on Lake Garda.

Rome and Sorrento: Fast trains, slow trains, scary buses and a book from my Grandad

Helen — 2016-05-24T19:53:08

We’d been to Rome before, but in the pre-#EUtour days, so we had to go back. And I’d dreamed of visiting Pompeii ever since my late Grandad brought me back a guidebook when I was … Read more