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Bolzano
Verona
Tuscany Sardinia
ITALY
Eat iN italy
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Rome Capri
Rome
Verona
Capri - West Coast
Tuscany - umbria
There’s no limit to how long you could spend in Italy, especially once you discover gelato and pizza. For a gastronomic journey like no other, brush up on your Italian pronto.
Bolzano
As the capital of the Alps, Bolzano in Northern Italy is a must-see destination. Cycle the wine roads, cruise the Piazza delle Erbe (Piazza of Herbs) and for a taste sensation don’t miss an authentic German sausage from a street vendor. Alternatively, try the Pasta Fagioli or deer stew at Cavallino Bianco, the best place to
eat in Bolzano since the 12th century.
Rome
When in Rome you can justify all sorts of things – acting like a gladiator at the Colosseum, for one. After a trip to this Flavian Amphitheatre, dating back to 72 AD, enjoy slow food at Primo or grab a gelato at Ci Gusta! Burn off the calories with
an al fresco stroll through St. Peter’s Basilica, then go ‘frescoes’ with Michelangelo’s masterpieces
in the Sistine Chapel.
umbria: Perugia and Tuscany
Moving central, you’ll be hard-pressed not to fall in love with the vineyards dotted around Tuscany. Volpaia, a fully restored village from the Middle Ages, is host to some incredible cellars. For
truly delectable cuisine, head to La Porta in Pienza and
order the pici (fat spaghetti) topped with cheese and
pepper. Bellissimo!
Florence, Verona and San marino Republic
From your base in Florence you can explore the famous Piazza della Signoria: the heart of the historic centre. Peruse
the free, open-air sculpture exhibits and the medieval
Palazzo Vecchio. Don’t miss the chance to learn
about Tuscan cuisine on an exclusive Flavours of Florence food and wine tour.
With a day trip to Verona you can see the home of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Get even more loved up at Trattoria Tre Marchetti (open until 4am) over the best Italian cooking on earth. Try
the smoked ham drowned in Amarone wine, the scallops
with sweet Recioto wine and bacon, and the strawberries with zabaglione cream.
In San Marino Republic explore the walled town of the capital, built high into the rock of Monte Titano. Scale the old streets and visit museums (notably the eerie Museum of Torture Instruments). Scaling the 14th century Castello della Cesta provides a chance to see the coast from up high and, in an open border agreement with Italy, visitors can have their passport emblazoned with a novelty stamp by the San Marino authority downtown at the passport office.
italy’s western coast
In Sardinia, II Pescatore in the heart of Baja di Porto Cervo is the Costa’s only pieds dans l’eau restaurant, right on the water. An archway of juniper supports the ceiling, and for the finest of Italian seafood head to the terrace.
In Capri, once you’ve marvelled at the Faraglioni – timeless rock formations jutting from the sea – dine in style at II Cucciolo in Anacapri. A perfect place for romantics and families
alike, you’ll eat on a candlelit table under a pergola
perched high on the gulf of Naples. Try the local shrimp and ravioli caprese with butter and sage.
In Positano, the Spiaggia del Fornillo, perhaps the most beautiful stretch of coast in the Mediterranean, will blow you away. Nestled in the hills of Montepertuso on the Amalfi Coast, II Ritrovo is also waiting to impress – a retreat so high they’ll offer to pick you up from the beach. The views are worth it, as is the octopus entrée.
4 JULY 2012