The smallest of Italy's great lakes, this scythe-shaped squiggle of water is home to fishing villages tucked into deep bays, backed by an ampitheatre of snow-capped Alpine foothills and terraced hills ...

Like many people who love to drink wine, I often choose my travel destinations on the merit of their local tipples. As yet, the habit has led me to visit loads of places that are just as lovely as the ...

Every year, millions of tourists visit the bustling streets of Florence, the crowded canals of Venice and the teeming markets of Rome to sample a taste of the Italian life. But what if you prefer a ...