publication date: Jan 11, 2011
The
Italian Collection has picked out its top ten
holiday destinations:
Matera – unique and unlike any other
city in the world,
Matera is carved out of the rock and classified by
Unesco as a
legacy of humanity to be passed on to future generations.
Stromoli – black sands, a truly
active volcano, small and cosy, clear crystal waters, the
perfect location for getting away from it all.
Santo Stefano – uncover a human past and learn to
explore the space which surrounds you and truly enjoy.
Ischia – lots of sandy beaches, blue sea, natural
thermal springs, spas, bars, restaurants and trattorias and a truly lively
island. Timelessly charming.
Lecce – lavish and intricate decorations,
buildings with cherubs, monsters, flowers, beauty and the beasts, this is
baroque at its most exuberant.
Bologna – a
city which buzzes and is alive and enjoys everything
al fresco. The birthplace of
exquisite food, porticoes, theatre, nightlife and a
palette of colours: terracotta reds, burnt orange and warm yellows.
Palermo – over 2700 years old and
Italy's equivalent of the deep south. Drenched in
history, culture, achitecture and gastronomy. A
Dickensian delight.
Gubbio – the
city of silence
Gubbio is a must. Sullen, grey but
atmospheric and mysterious, full of character and charm with some great
events taking place during the year.
Le Isole Tremite – these
islands were used for the internment of
political prisoners during Benito Mussolini's regime but are now an important
tourist attraction because of the
clear waters surrounding them. Due to the size of these
five islands we recommend booking early.
Burano – tradition has it hat the main reason for the
brightly coloured houses is so that when the
fishermen return from sea they could
see them in the fog. For that
laid back ambience this is an
island waiting to be discovered.
For
more information about holidays in Italy visit www.italian-connection.co.uk
