6 h. ago I visited Italy's 'prettiest town' and very quickly had one major complaint

Tropea in the Calabria region of Italy has recently been voted the prettiest village in the whole country

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4 d. ago This Italian city is the top pick over Rome and Venice for a British traveller

A travel writer has visited nine Italian cities and has declared one in particular as his favourite - and it's not one of the most well-known destinations

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7 d. ago 'I visited 9 Italian cities, but there’s one I keep returning to – and it’s not Rome or Venice'

One overlooked Italian city with a “unique spirit” stood out as a favourite to a seasoned travel writer who's been to Florence, Venice, Rome and several more cities in Italy.

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9 d. ago Cruise control: could a £5 ‘entry’ fee help balance Orkney’s needs with tourist demand?

With tourists outnumbering locals by 20:1, islanders say levy is needed to help protect neolithic sites and maintain public servicesArtisan jewellery, gift and whisky shops crowd the main street of Kirkwall on Orkney. The town even has a new sushi shop, offering bento boxes and matcha cheesecake.Once home to the Viking earls who ruled the islands, Kirkwall has hit it rich: it tops the UK’s charts for cruise ship visits, as American, German and Italian tourists descend on remarkable neolithic sites such as Skara Brae and its medieval cathedral. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Where to visit in Sicily: 10 best places for beaches, architecture and Italian charm

The southern Italian region is a year-round holiday destination

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1 week ago Guglielmo Vicario: Tottenham lacked 'effort and mentality' in Champions League draw with Monaco

Italian came to the visitors’ rescue countless times

Sport

2 w. ago 'Enchanting' hidden gem Welsh village with colourful homes and cosy pubs

Is this the prettiest town in Wales?

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2 w. ago Jeremy Clarkson's farm shop policy sparks bitter backlash as huge star speaks out

Jeremy Clarkson and his partner Lisa Hogan's farm shop Diddly Squat in Chadlington, Oxfordshire, has been the subject of a major complaint from fans of the couple and their farm

Events

2 w. ago Anyone visiting European holiday hotspot issued crime warning after string of incidents

Anyone who has a holiday in Rome coming up has been issued a warning. One holidaymaker who has just been to the Italian capital told people to be on 'high alert' when visiting

Events

3 w. ago Gorgeous Italian city is 30 minutes from Venice but without the huge crowds

Venice is one of the most visited cities in the world, but there's a nearby Italian city that's just as beautiful and historic - and without the crowds of tourists

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3 w. ago 'Prettiest' town in the UK named one of the best food destinations in the world

The Michelin Guide has revealed its list of the 10 most exciting places for foodies across the globe - and the UK boasts a single entry in the form of the historic city of Bath

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3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans make same complaint about 'major' change

Viewers noted some changes to previous years as the third week aired

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3 w. ago Scotland's 'prettiest town' set for £3.5m 'improvement' is home to iconic bridge views and buildings

The town was named Scotland’s “prettiest” in 2024, praised for its historic church, beaches, and charming independent shops.

Economics