articles Things to do in Umbria in autumnAutumn is the season Umbria was built for. Between September and November the region harvests everything it is known for — grapes, then olives,Leggi di più
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articles Umbria: Italy’s green heart, explainedUmbria is a small landlocked region in the exact centre of Italy, bordered by Tuscany, Le Marche and Lazio. It is the only ItalianLeggi di più
articles Villas with pool in Sicily: how to pick the right areaIn Sicily the area matters more than the villa. Almost every rural property has a pool, so the pool is not what distinguishes oneLeggi di più
articles Best time to visit Sicily: a month-by-month guideThe best months to visit Sicily are May, June, September and early October. September has the warmest sea and emptying beaches; May has theLeggi di più
articles Sicily with kids: family-friendly villas and areasThe easiest base for a family holiday in Sicily is the southeast. The beaches there are sandy and shallow, the drives are short, andLeggi di più
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