It’s always a thrill to explore new places, especially those that are lesser known by British tourists. Like many others, we have visited the northern Italian hotspots in Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia-R

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S icily, closer to North Africa than it is to Rome, is Italy’s largest wine region, with a history and culture as rich and diverse as its landscapes and the wines it produces. The Greek god Bacchus is

Nestled in the pristine Finnish Lakeland, Lake Saimaa is emerging as a destination for food lovers seeking slow, nature-led travel. As a European Region of Gastronomy, it appeals for both its restorat

The stand-alone spa building at the South Lodge hotel, near Horsham, has to be seen to be believed. From the long, window-lined pool that overlooks an outdoor hydrotherapy area to the Botanic restaura

Prima ’s Andrew Pye breathes easier as he leaves the beach behind and chooses a summer break high in the Italian Alps