Sun, 10 Jan 2016

• Francavilla al Mare
• Italy
• Europe

Sicily's allure lies in its scenic beauty, charming villages, hilltop towns, rich culture, and turbulent history. Everywhere we went, we encountered friendly locals and engaging characters, adding to the island's appeal.

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Sun, 10 Jan 2016

• Italy
• Europe
• 17450

Ramblers Worldwide Holidays Leaders, Amanda and Alan Williams led a 2 Leader 2 Grade Holiday to the Italian Lakes last September and are planning to lead a similar tour this September 2014. The resorts we visit on this tour are Stresa which is on Lake Maggiore and Bellagio on Lake Como.

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Tue, 05 Jan 2016

• 16880
• Italy
• Europe
• Dolomites

The striking mountain scenery of the Dolomites makes it a hugely popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts – but in the summer months, this UNESCO World Heritage site is a paradise for walkers, as Lynda and Martin Bryan-Brown found when they joined a tour in the heart of the Dolomites.

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Tue, 05 Jan 2016

• Tuscany
• Italy
• Europe

I had heard that Michelangelo said the good wine of San Gimignano “kicks, bites and thrusts”. It also acts like a leaden weight when climbing to Montecatini Alto the following morning.

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Tue, 05 Jan 2016

• Tuscany
• Italy

I returned to my desk from a recent trip abroad to find, among the mail, a letter from a lady in Wolverhampton whose husband is an enthusiastic walker. She, though happy enough to accompany him on an occasional Sunday morning stroll, does not share that enthusiasm, and was asking me about...

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Tue, 05 Jan 2016

• St. Zyprian
• Italy
• Europe
• 30000

Now this is a good escape from the normal winter blues. I’d never tried being out and about on snowshoes before and was pleasantly surprised to find there was little to master, and they enable you to get out and into wonderfully unspoilt scenery – leaving all the skiers behind.

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