Sardinia - My Top Picks for Summer
As you may have gathered, I am a bit obsessed with Sardinia of late. This may have something to do with my choosing it last year as a holiday destination and then deciding to go back again this year...
View ArticleThe 50 best beaches in the world
Whether you’re seeking solitude or a party, shallow waters or pounding surf, find the perfect beach in our pick of 50, from Greece to the Galapagos, the Highlands to Hawaii...
View ArticleThese Italian Secret Islands Should Be Your Next Vacation
By Luisa Taliento Sometimes it's better to leave exotic holidays for another time. There are times when Italians just want to holiday at home, in remote hotels, managed with care and with an emphasis...
View ArticleA long weekend in... Sardinia
Entertainment / Travel A long weekend in... Sardinia By Matt Jones 27 August 15 The first thing you notice about Sardinia is the cars. Unlike neighbouring Italy, the locals do not drive like they've...
View Article10 of the best beaches in Europe for families
From the Baltic to the Med, Joanne O’Connor suggests 10 fine sandy strands, and nearby places to stay. Please use the comments to add your own suggestions...
View ArticleDrink the Islands: These Mediterranean Wines Are Ideal for Summer
Watching A Bigger Splash, the recent film set on the volcanic island of Pantelleria off the coast of Sicily, set off my recurring summer fantasy: sailing to a remote, sunbaked spot surrounded by a...
View ArticleWhen an Island’s Lone Protector Leaves
Sardinia, ITALY—On a sweltering day in July, the sole inhabitant of Budelli, a small Mediterranean island in Italy’s Maddalena archipelago, glances up from his iPad just in time to observe a single...
View ArticleResort And Spa Le Dune - Paradise For Families In Sardinia
So, we're just back from an eye-opening week in Sardinia. A week at Le Dune Resort and Spa. A children's paradise. I didn't realise such a thing existed until now. I knew that there were...
View ArticleExperience Italy two ways: Sardinia and Florence
Sardinia: Little-known island an undiscovered delight One only has to sip chilled Vermentino to fall in love with Sardinia. My wife and I are at the stylish Surrau Winery on the Italian island and it’s...
View ArticleHoliday guide to Sardinia’s best beaches, plus restaurants and hotels
Sardinia has fantastic, gorgeous beaches. Liz Boulter loses herself among them, and picks the best, and surprisingly affordable, places to eat and stay...
View ArticleTen Things You Didn't Know About Sardinia And Why I Love It!
Many people expect Sardinia to be a carbon copy of mainland Italy - wrong! I'm a lover of and frequenter of both places but don't confuse the two whatever you do! Taking my family there for a third...
View ArticleSummer Experience: Maserati and Marriott join forces on the Costa Smeralda
Summer Experience: Maserati and Marriott join forces on the Costa Smeralda A partnership of excellence between the Marriott Costa Smeralda hotels - Cala di Volpe, Romazzino, Pitrizza and Cervo - and...
View Article7 reasons to dream of a trip to Sardinia this summer
Do you like the idea of living to 100 by taking medicine such as white wine, olive oil, and a generous dose of sunshine? Well, we certainly do. Less raving, more style: How to do an Ibiza holiday when...
View ArticleReliance on Qatari investment leaves Italy in quandary
At the Romazzino Hotel, there was unusual activity at the beginning of May. Staff were working for the inauguration of the new summer season in Costa Smeralda, the 5 star luxury destination on island...
View ArticleThe 12 greatest Mediterranean islands for a family holiday
Mediterranean islands can deliver the perfect summer holiday - but which one is right for you and your family? There is a reason that families choose islands over the mainland when they seek their...
View ArticleWhere to stay in Sardinia: Three Delphina hotels in the north
Sardinia is an island of incredible natural beauty, boasting white beaches, dramatic coastlines, and turquoise seas. Basking in the gorgeous glow of the Mediterranean sunshine, it's the ideal place for...
View ArticleSeaDream's small cruise ships focus on hidden harbors
SeaDream Yacht Club, a two-ship cruise line that caters to vacationers looking for a decidedly upscale experience, celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Its ships are small, carrying just 112...
View ArticleBetween Cannes and Mykonos: Where in Europe Will You Summer?
After a decade of advising people from around the world on buying houses and apartments in London, we’ve come to understand that the city’s appeal to international buyers is much more than financial....
View ArticleThe Capo D’Orso spa hotel is Gaullura, Mario in Sardinia
The Mail on Sunday's James Innes-Smith ditched Sardinia's infamous Costa Smeralda on account of its £8 coffees, and headed instead to the Capo D’Orso spa hotel. ......
View ArticleSardinia sparkles - even without its capital of bling: Why the quieter end of...
There’s a reason why Sardinians live so long (there are ten times more centenarians per capita than in the US). A combination of the simple outdoor life, close family ties and a...
View ArticleHotel Valle dell'Erica - Family-Friendly Relaxation In Sardinia
We are heading home from Sardinia. Seven days of bliss. It went in a flash. �A testament to where we were. For the first trip in ages I relaxed from the outset. I normally take a day or two to...
View ArticleBeautiful Italian island of Sardinia offers up 1,200 miles of unspoilt...
IF your idea of a perfect holiday is white sandy beaches and crystal-clear seas, paradise is just two hours away. Sardinia boasts 1,200 miles of spectacular, sun-kissed coastline — and its mostly...
View ArticleI DO Magazine: Getaway - Summer honeymoon ideas for total relaxation
After you've thrown the biggest party of your lifetime, you deserve some total relaxation with your better half. We bring you three honeymoon ideas; find the right one for you at the close-by gem,...
View ArticlePark Hotel Cala di Lepre - Capo d'Orso
The Park Hotel Cala di Lepre in Capo d'Orso really does offer the full package and is a real fave for me. On the North East coast of Sardinia, gorgeous views over the Costa Smeralda, this 4* hotel is...
View ArticleLate summer sun: Sardinia’s Valle Dell’Erica resort
When we think of Sardinia, our mind conjures up images of days spent walking along a beautifully rugged coastline, swimming in the glittering blue sea or sipping a glass of chilled prosecco on board...
View ArticleEnjoy Sardinia’s sandy beaches, hot sun, top Italian food and stunning old towns
FOR my nine-year-old son Rufus, the “best day of my life” came twice over. The first was after a trip to La Pelosa beach at the north-western tip of Sardinia. Getty - Contributor Its turquoise waters...
View ArticlePorto Cervo turns up the volume (ISAF - International Sailing Federation)
(Source: ISAF - International Sailing Federation) After a light start to the regatta yesterday, Mother Nature laid on challenging conditions for day two of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the Rolex Maxi...
View ArticleItaly on a budget: live la dolce vita at affordable restaurants, hotels and spas
Italy is a nation that loves a bargain, so follow the locals’ example and explore great-value food options, low-cost hotels and cheap – or free – beaches and spas...
View ArticleSeaDream Yacht Club Celebrates 15 Years Highlighting 15 Boutique Port...
(Source: SeaDream Yacht Club) SeaDream Yacht Club Celebrates 15 Years Highlighting 15 Boutique Port Favorites -Small Ports of Call Offer Authentic Travel Experiences- MIAMI, May 18, 2016 - 2016 marks...
View ArticleVeronica, Desert Rider from Sardinia, Wins for the Sheikh
She knows both the theme songs for Fury (but much prefers Mal’s version to Luca Sardella’s). She spoils her two horses, which she keeps in La Maddalena in Sardinia, with apples and carrots, and the...
View ArticleFrom Croatia to Cuba: our pick of the best sailing cruise hotspots around the...
All too often, cruising can be a case of chugging from port to port in a giant floating resort. The whole idea and feel of life on the ocean wave is lost; the unmatchable sensation of cutting through...
View ArticleAre you looking for the ultimate summer holiday? We identify three...
This summer may be well and truly over, but there is plenty more to look forward to and there’s nothing quite like having your next big adventure on the cards already. Dreaming of where you’d like to...
View ArticleWas Sardinia home to the mythical civilisation of Atlantis?
A comet plunging into the sea could have triggered a tidal wave that devastated bronze age settlements on the island, say scientists...
View ArticleROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS RETURNS TO PORTO CERVO (Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited)
(Source: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited) A grand-opening party on 18 July signaled the official start of the Sardinian season and the opening of the Rolls-Royce Summer Studio at Porto Cervo, Sardinia...
View ArticleWhy Seychelles are the most beautiful islands on earth
06-May-2016 There aren’t many places on Earth where hawksbill turtles feel so unthreatened that they come ashore in broad daylight to lay their eggs. The Seychelles is one place where they do. There...
View ArticleHow Hollywood Does Italy: Where to Stay, What to Do and How to Get Around
Europe without the terrorism and beaches without the hurricanes, the Boot now boasts everything from Quentin Tarantino's seafood spot in Rome to George Clooney's top hotel in Venice and more. With...
View Article