Best Places to Visit in Italy
Here’s our guide to some of the best places to visit in Italy for couples and families looking for a relaxing villa holiday in the sunshine
The Best Time to Visit Italy
Thinking about when is the best time to visit Italy? Check out our guide to local events, weather and things to do
Food Guide: Italy
Wondering where you can try some of the best food in Italy while on holiday? From pizza to arancini, here’s our guide to the most famous Italian food
Best Beaches in Puglia
Heading to Italy for a villa holiday in the sunshine? Here’s our round-up of the best beaches in Puglia for sunseekers, water babies and sports lovers
Where to visit in Italy in 2021
Wondering where to go on holiday in Italy in 2021? See our guide to the most stunning and beautiful places to tick off your list on your family holiday.
Introducing Sicily: a fantastic new Villa Plus destination
Fascinating ancient ruins, beautiful beaches and awe-inspiring Mount Etna… Sicily has all the hallmarks of an unforgettable villa holiday. And that’s why we’ve just added it to our great range of destinations! To celebrate the launch, let’s take a look at what the largest Italian region and Mediterranean island has to offer. Ancient history and charming towns Italy has no […]
4 of the most photogenic spots in Puglia
The heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia is bursting with historical treasures, glorious beaches, natural wonders and pretty coastal towns. Here are four places in this fantastically scenic region that you and your camera won’t want to miss. Castel del Monte The striking medieval castle of Castel del Monte is one of Italy’s best-known cultural landmarks. Sitting atop a hill in […]
On the Gourmet Trail. Italy: Puglia
Taste a piece of Puglia at home with this delicious Orecchiette pasta with broccoli sauce. Ingredients 12 ounces broccoli florets- cut or broken into very small florets about equal size 8 ounces short pasta- orecchiette pasta, penne, rigatoni, etc 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 garlic cloves- rough chopped Generous pinch chili flakes Generous pinch salt and pepper 1–2 anchovy, chopped (optional) 2 cups veggie or chicken […]
Three places to stay in Puglia, Italy: the insider’s guide
Italy’s Puglia region is occasionally overshadowed by Tuscany and Campania, but with its gorgeous buildings, beautiful coastlines, fine cuisine and hilltop towns, holidays in the region are as memorable as they are enjoyable. To help get your trip on the go, here are a few of the best places to stay in Puglia, Italy. Noci Many people visiting Puglia will […]
How to Eat like a Local in Puglia
Travelling to foreign countries opens so many doors. You can experience exotic climates, uncover cultural attractions and – perhaps most importantly for the foodies out there – you can dine exciting foreign cuisine. Here at Villa Plus, we’ve started a new project – Eat Like a Local – which shows you how to do just that. We’ve partnered with a […]