4 d. ago I went to underrated Europe spot with beaches so beautiful they're compared to the Maldives

With temperatures of 25C in September and crystal-blue water, this underrated holiday hotspot is a must-visit for those looking to escape the crowds in September.

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6 d. ago 'I travelled to Italy to watch the opera under the stars and one thing blew my mind'

While opera may not be for everyone, experiencing it under the stars in Italy is completely different. Here's what happened when I travelled to Verona to see Aida this summer

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6 d. ago Rome review: indulging in hotel luxury and seeing the sights during 24 hours in The Eternal City

When in Rome... as they say! But what do you do if you only have 24 hours to spare? Is it enough time to see all of The Eternal City? Probably not. But for the cultural romantics among us, it's certainly long enough to fall hopelessly in love.

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7 d. ago A new vintage train will run between Rome and Siena this autumn

The operator says the train is ‘not just a means of transport, but a real journey into the soul of Tuscany’

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7 d. ago I asked 10 travel experts for Europe's best beach — the one named twice was not in Spain or Greece

Europe is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world but the only one named twice by a group of 10 travel experts was not in Spain, Italy or Greece

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8 d. ago Inside story of Newcastle's most traumatic transfer window ever: Futile targets, a bad back that nearly blew star signing, jaw

Yoane Wissa was 'nearly in tears'. His lawyer, representatives and club staff were 'f***ing nervous!' The most traumatic transfer window in Newcastle United's history, climaxing on brand.

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1 week ago Why this 1622 converted farmhouse is the best hotel in Tuscany

Head of Travel Harriet Sime travels to Lupaia, a converted farmhouse in Tuscany, which she believes could be Italy's best hotel.

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1 week ago 'I holiday in Italy and British tourists make huge mistake when it comes to gelato'

Whilst travelling Italy, there is so much to enjoy. When it comes to food, people are spoilt for choice, but British holidaymakers make a huge mistake when it comes to gelato

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1 week ago 'I love travelling Italy but Brits make big mistake when it comes to gelato'

Travelling Italy is special. As well as being totally beautiful, the country boasts incredible food, delicious wine and offers beauty at every corner; however, when it comes to eating gelato, British tourists often go wrong

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2 w. ago 'I've visited every region in Italy and there's one place I'll always return to'

Kaitlyn Rosati, a journalist who has visited every region in Italy, has revealed the one place in the country that she will always return to - and it's not Rome, Venice or Florence

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2 w. ago ‘I’ll be Poirot’: the Orient Express is back – but what is it like to ride?

It comes at a steep price, but the remodelled luxury train from Sicily to Rome immerses passengers in the country’s culture as well as passing through stunning scenery‘If anyone mysteriously vanishes, I can be Poirot,” said the passenger from India, twirling his moustache. It felt as though the spirit of Agatha Christie’s most famous character – best known for solving the Murder on the Orient Express – was lingering in the breeze at Palermo’s sublime botanical garden, which had been transformed into a makeshift waiting room for the 40 or so travellers about to board an Italian replica of the fabled train.Sipping espresso and sampling cannoli, the classic Sicilian pastry, the curiosity and suspicion for which Poirot is famous was palpable as the passengers subtly sized each other up. But the only mystery waiting to be unravelled over the next couple of days was whether their Rome-bound journey on La Dolce Vita Orient Express would live up to their dreamy expe...

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2 w. ago Terrifying moment Wizz Air flight hit by turbulence and passengers scream in fear

Passengers travelling from Spain to Italy were screaming in fear as their Wizz Air flight was hit with severe turbulence and was forced to make an emergency landing

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4 w. ago Scottish tourist caught stealing stones from Pompeii faces huge fine

Five stones and a brick from the Roman site were found in the tourist’s backpack

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4 w. ago Passengers describe horror and panic after Italian train carriage catches fire mid

The passengers were travelling to Sorrento on an EAV train when the air conditioning unit started smoking and caught fire

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