April 18, 2026
In Centuripe, Sicily, with “Volare sull'Arte” (Flying over Art) the Sicilian landscape can be admired from a different perspective.
Centuripe is an Italian village shaped like a human figure.
Centuripe is a small village of about 5,000 inhabitants in eastern Sicily, in the province of Enna. When viewed from above, it’s impossible not to notice its striking resemblance to the shape of a person lying on their back, with arms and legs spread out.
Hot-air balloons over a moonscape valley
Hot-air balloons fly over the Calanchi del Cannizzola, a moonscape valley located between Mount Etna, which is Europe’s highest active volcano, and the Enna hinterland, giving passengers an unprecedented view of the little town and the surrounding landscape. “We believe in a kind tourism that excites and leaves its mark,- says Salvatore La Spina, Mayor of Centuripe.- “Volare sull'Arte” is a cultural bet that starts in Centuripe and tells the story of Sicily from an unprecedented and extraordinary point of view.”
The little town has a starfish configuration
The aerial experience is just one of the opportunities offered by the town. In addition to the hot-air balloon flight, there are several interesting routes to discover Centuripe with its particular urban conformation. In fact, the little municipality, seen from above, resembles a starfish. Centuripe lies in the hills of the province of Enna, at an altitude of 700 metres, in a panoramic position that has earned it the name the Balcony of Sicily.
There are several properties for overnight stays and a wide choice of typical restaurants, and it can also boasts an extensive archaeological heritage from the Roman era, the second richest in eastern Sicily after Taormina. Among the major attractions are the ancient Roman Dogana and Villa Corradino, the Regional Archaeological Museum, the 17th-century cathedral and, until 4 November 2025, the exhibition Futurismo e Futuristi Siciliani (Sicilian Futurism and Futirists). 
Catania
Close to Catania and to the slopes of Mount Etna
Centuripe is less than an hour's drive from the city of Catania and the Fontanarossa international airport and it is also close to Enna, with its historical centre, the Castle of Lombardy and the Rocca di Cerere castle. For those who love nature and volcanic landscapes, Mount Etna, is easily reached from Centuripe and offers numerous opportunities for excursions, guided tours of the craters and tastings of typical products grown on its fertile slopes. For information: www.volaresullarte.com
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Hotel Adriano Rooftop reopens with a new look and a new panoramic terrace after a restyling.
Right in the centre of the Eternal City
The 4-star hotel, located in the heart of the capital's historic centre, a stone's throw from Piazza Navona and Via Condotti, was founded in 1965 by the Ricci family and celebrates its 60th anniversary with an elegant rebranding and the inauguration of the rooftop.
The new Rooftop has stunning views
This new panoramic area offers a unique view of the Eternal City from the Pantheon to the Spanish Steps and from Villa Borghese to the Tiber river. It is open from April to October and is also accessible also for guests with disabilities, thanks to a modern glass and steel lift. Perfect for brunches, business meetings, sunset cocktails and private events there is also The Gin Corner, which is Italy's first Gin Bar, and is also open to outside guests.
The rooms and suites have all had a makeover
The hotel has 37 completely renovated rooms, each one different: from the 24 Superior and six Deluxes with private a terrace or balcony to the two elegant Suites and five Executives on the upper floors with spectacular views of ancient Rome. The public areas have been enhanced by a contemporary and refined design, with a breakfast room featuring a buffet with artisanal products and a meeting room equipped for corporate and private events.
Italy’s first Gin Bar
At The Gin Corner, the big news is the introduction of the signature House Gin: GUD Gin, an ultra-premium distillate produced in Colle Val d'Elsa, in the province of Siena. In addition to this exclusive, guests will be able to enjoy signature cocktails accompanied by tasting suggestions inspired by traditional Roman dishes. The makeover is the result of a major investment, made by the Ricci family, with the aim of radically innovating the property in line with the changing needs of today’s travellers.
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Up to 21 July Villa delle Peschiere in Genoa is hosting the first solo exhibition in Italy of the works of James Hawke.
18 paintings are on display
The British painter has conquered the European market with his canvases animated by characters inspired by Mediterranean holiday resorts. With this collection, entitled Life in Transit, the artist draws inspiration from Genoa’s maritime heritage, beaches, architecture and frescoes that are unique to the city and to the Villa delle Peschiere. His vivid works on display consist of 18 canvases.
The villa is no longer private
The exhibition by the Palazzo Foundation, recently set up by the insurance broker Lockton P. L. Ferrari to promote the recovery and development of the cultural vocation of the monumental complex of Villa Pallavicino delle Peschiere in which it has its headquarters. Among the foundation’s strategic objectives is the restoration to the community of the enjoyment of a villa that has hitherto been private.
Cavalleria Rusticana on 19 June
To finance the restoration, in particular of the Pallavicino Grotto located in the villa's park, with its precious polymateric decorations, various fund-raising activities have been launched. These include exhibitions of modern works of art and a cycle of opera performances at the villa, with a reduced performance of the opera Cavalleria Rusticana scheduled for 19 June.
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Turin Airport has rolled out a new currency exchange service thanks to Change Italia Srl.
Attention to customer care
This is the latest example of the airport’s attention to customer care, in collaboration with Change Italia Srl. Passengers at Turin Airport can now conveniently exchange foreign currency within the airport, before the departure or arrival of their flight.
Reserving foreign currency in advance
At the new money exchange service, located in the check-in area at the ticket desk on the departure level of the Terminal, passengers can buy or sell foreign currency without any commission or other costs at competitive exchange rates. What’s more a few days before departure it is possible to reserve foreign currency through the dedicated portal, a quick and easy way to complete the currency exchange.
Turin is the “Airport with the Most Dedicated Staff in Europe”
For the second year in a row Torino Airport's customer focus has been rewarded with the “Airport with the Most Dedicated Staff in Europe” award. As part of the ASQ-Airport Service Quality Awards presented by the airport association ACI World, Torino Airport was honoured with this award, which acknowledges the dedication of airport staff in serving passengers' needs.
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The summer of 2025 is making Elba’s airport a new gateway for quality tourism
Flights from Elba Airport to Tuscany
For the first time the Toscana Aeroporti airport management company is aiming to increase and enhance the airport with regards to the island's mobility and connectivity. For the entire summer Elba’s airport will offer connections six days a week with the airports of Pisa and Florence, thus strengthening connectivity with the Tuscan region and facilitating the arrival of Italian and international tourists.
Milan, Germany and Switzerland will also be linked
There will also be twice-weekly flights from and to Milan Linate, which will allow direct access from the Lombard capital and Northern Italy. And Elba will also be connected to Europe thanks to twice-weekly flights from Mannheim in Germany, as well as services from Friedrichshafen, also in Germany and from Altenrhein and Bern in Switzerland.
“A gateway for quality tourism”
"With the start of our first summer season under the management of Toscana Aeroporti, we want to mark a new course for Elba Island Airport, strengthening its role as a gateway for quality tourism. The connections with Italy and Europe represent an important step for the development of the island also for the benefit of the local community. I want to thank our employees and the entire organization of Alatoscana for their constant commitment, without which it would not be possible to achieve these goals,' said Maurizio Serini, president of Alatoscana.
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HNH Hospitality makes its debut in the extended stay segment with the launch of the Homy brand in Verona.
23 furnished apartments in Verona
This new vision of hospitality, designed to meet the needs of an increasingly fluid, aware and wellness- oriented tourism, is aimed at travellers in search of flexible solutions for medium-long stays, without sacrificing style, quality and authenticity. The first project is Homy Livia Verona, located in the historic heart of the city, in the elegant Palazzo Tedeschi. The property will welcome guests in 23 furnished apartments. The seven types of accommodation differ in terms of size and configuration, but share the same attention to detail and refined furnishings.
Right in the centre of the Veneto region’s city
Overlooking Via Mazzini - one of the oldest and most prestigious pedestrian streets in Europe - Homy Livia Verona is just a few steps from Piazza Brà and Piazza delle Erbe. The name of the property comes from two complementary concepts: “Homy,” which evokes an intimate and cozy environment where one feels at home, and “Livia,” a tribute to the Roman heritage of the city of Verona, a symbol of elegance and history.
“We are entering extended-stays combining comfort and design”
"With Homy we are inaugurating a new phase of development for our group, opening up to an unprecedented dimension along a plan of growth and diversification. We are entering the extended-stay segment with a product capable of combining comfort, design and a sense of place,- comments Luca Boccato, managing director of HNH Hospitality. -Verona, with its strong tourist, cultural and entrepreneurial appeal, is ideal for experimenting with a format dedicated to a transversal clientele, from
those who are travelling for work to those who wish to experience the city in a more authentic and extended way. This project fully embodies our idea of hospitality, now reinterpreted in a more contemporary and flexible key in order to respond to new accommodation needs." The renovation of the building is by the Italian-London-based THDP studio, with a team of designers and planners led by Claudia Mazzucato, while Dekus, an independent property management and investment company, handled the development of the real estate asset and the selection of the operator.
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Grottaglie, in Puglia, is once again the capital of contemporary ceramics with the XXXII edition of the Mediterraneo Contemporary Ceramics Competition from 12 July to 12 October 2025.
An event with 73 works by ceramic artists
Every year this event transforms the city in the province of Taranto - which is less than half an hour away by car - into a crossroads of artistic languages, creative visions and distant cultures, all united by the same material: ceramics. This year there will be 73 works on show in the Castello Episcopio, selected from 362 entries received from 236 ceramic artists from the four corners of the world. 
The Ceramic District has over 70 artisan workshops
The competition is a bridge between past and future, between ancient knowledge and contemporary experimentation. Grottaglie, with its extraordinary Quartiere delle Ceramiche district is a living workshop with over seventy artisan workshops. Grottaglie is the only Italian town with an entire urban district dedicated to ceramic production and is an extraordinary example of cultural continuity.
The winning entries will receive money prizes
Three prizes will be awarded during the opening evening of 12 July and the competition, promoted by the Grottaglie Municipality Culture Department, is organized in collaboration with the Tourist Info Point managed by the Imago Cooperative and has the patronage of the Puglia Region and other local players.
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ItaliAbsolutely’s four June Webinars which focused on Sicily’s GAL Etna area were a showcase for international buyers.
European and US buyers discovered Gal Etna
The four-part ItaliAbsolutely Webinar series, dedicated to the GAL Etna area, unfolded as an engaging digital exploration of this appealing part of Sicily with each session focused on a key theme: environment, nature and sports; food and wine excellence; art and culture; and traditional festivals and religious tourism. The participants were international buyers from across Europe and the United States, who tuned in for strategic territorial insights and perspectives from Andrea Brogna, director of GAL Etna, together with Valerio Torriero and Paolo Teoducci, respectively sales manager and COO of True Italian Experience.
An invitation to an exclusive fam trip in Southern Piedmont
At the end of each session, attendees received a comprehensive digital sales kit including videos, interviews, and high-resolution images, along with access to the full webinar recordings; tools designed to turn inspiration into innovative new travel packages. As a grand finale all participants were officially invited to join the exclusive fam trip “Discover the Outdoor Soul of Southern Piedmont,” scheduled from September 15 to 18, 2025, in the Langhe Monferrato Roero area. This promises to be a deep dive into the region’s landscapes, flavors, and heritage, offering a blend of workshops, tastings, nature-based excursions, and B2B encounters with local tourism operators.
Join the fam trip in Southern Piedmont
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The mountains around Brescia open their doors to a summer of history nature and sport.
A paradise for nature lovers
Summer is a harbinger of active holidays and wellness in stunning natural surroundings: the Valle Camonica, Valle Trompia and Valle Sabbia valleys which are a concentration of the best that Italy has to offer mountain lovers during the summer. They offer uncontaminated nature, enchanting villages, the possibility of practising every kind of Alpine sport (from trekking to mountain biking, from climbing to cycling), accommodation facilities of every type (from refined hotels to super-equipped campsites), a warm welcome, genuine products and the tasty typical cuisine. All this surrounded by exciting landscapes, nature parks and history, as seen in the enduring legacy of the First World War.
The Valle Camonica, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Known all over the world as the “Valley of the Signs” for the rock engravings declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 (the first Italian site to obtain this recognition), the Valle Camonica is synonymous with history, culture, medieval villages, but also nature and sport. Extremely rich in biodiversitỳ, it was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2018 and its protected areas make up more than 55% of the entire territory. If in the upper part, with the well-known resorts of Ponte di Legno and Tonale, one finds the quintessence of the most traditional and authentic Alpine holiday, the middle and lower parts reserve unexpected surprises, including thermal baths, UNESCO masterpieces, extraordinary pictorial cycles, memorable bike trails, scenic paths, vineyards, and fun experiences for families. With hundreds of kilometres of mountain bike trails and splendid nature parks like the Stelvio National Park and the Adamello Park, the Camonica Valley is a paradise for lovers of outdoor activities.
Ph Giacomo Podetti
Lots of new and exciting outdoor activities
The Pontedilegno-Tonale Consortium for the summer of 2025 has many significant novelties such as the Bike Park which has got an upgraded practice field. At Passo Tonale the new Jump Line and a Mini Downhill, almost 2 kilometres long are perfect for those who want to approach this electrifying sport for the first time. At the Passo Tonale Family Village, the Kids Bike Park has three tracks of easy, medium and difficult levels, while a fixed Pump track is located a short distance away. And between Ponte di Legno and Temù a new route has been added which serves as a return track to Temù.
The Water Festival is a big draw
Summer then turns the spotlight back on the Water Music Festival and the importance of water which will feature in in various points starting from Lake Valbiolo at Passo Tonale, which from 4 July to 31 August will allow visitors to experience a floating walkway almost in contact with water. A day out at Sozzine Park and the Marmot Village in Valbiolo is a must for families.
Hiking and the first Skymarathon
In the Upper Camonica Valley, Corteno – together with the nearby and inseparable Aprica - offers a perfect blend of nature, sport and adventure for those seeking a mountain to be experienced at 360°. The variety of routes is perfect both for families and experienced hikers. The famous and challenging 4 July Trail, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first Skymarathon, will hosts the European Skyrunning Championships from 3 to 5 July and in summer, a number of lifts are open to take visitors up for hiking or to enjoy a meal one of the cosy refuges.
Borno for exhilarating mountain experiences
In Borno summer is a time for trekking, cycling, yoga, and concerts in wonderful natural settings. There are also four downhill trails of different levels that descend from Mount Altissimo and provide pure adrenaline. Returning this year is the exciting Alba Altissima (23 August): a unique experience that allows you to experience the birth of a new day on Mount Altissimo before a rich breakfast with local products. Until 7 September, the lifts and hut will be open every weekend in June and July, and every day in August.
A holiday full of ideas awaits in the Media and Bassa Valle Camonica overlooking Lake Iseo. Darfo Boario Terme has thermal baths immersed in a large thermal park with Wellness & Beauty Centre, an oasis of wellbeing and relaxation, two indoor pools with thermal water and an outdoor pool. In Darfo fun is guaranteed at Aquaplanet, the large water park with nine slides of various heights and pools for all ages, and there are many excursions to be enjoyed in the surrounding area. For those who prefer a slow walk, the Via Valeriana and the Cammino di Carlo Magno are two scenic, historical and cultural routes that can be travelled over several days or in sections, from the Valle Camonica to Lake Iseo on the Via Raetia, while for cycling enthusiasts the Camuno section of the Ciclovia del Fiume Oglio is a must.
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In Valle d'Aosta, until September, river tourism consists of water sports and Alpine nature.
Adrenaline-fuelled river activities
Visitors can follow the flow aboard rubber dinghies, canoes and kayaks, down the torrents of the Dora Baltea, in the Alps, with numerous adrenaline-fuelled river activities that are available along the inland waterways of this mountainous region.
From canyoning to hydrospeeding
Canyoning combines elements of mountaineering and water sports as you traverse mountain streams between rocky walls, overcoming natural obstacles such as waterfalls, erosion-smoothed slides and jumps. The activity does not require any special skills and is done with the assistance of a mountain guide. Hydrospeed, which is similar to canyoning needs the aid of a sort of board with which you tackle the waters of rivers and streams with your body alone.
Kayaking and rafting are also popular
River kayaking is another discipline that involves travelling along waterways. Kayaks are manoeuvred from a seated position in the cockpit and are designed to tackle rapids, currents and natural obstacles. Canadian canoes are suitable for transporting several people and differ from kayaks in that they use a single-bladed paddle and offer greater comfort as they are more stable, and so more suitable for those who are not too expert when it comes to water sports. Rafting consists of descending a river in rubber dinghies with specialized guides along routes that vary in difficulty and duration and are also suitable for children and teenagers.
Outdoor water experiences in all seasons
The Aosta Valley, framed by some of the highest peaks in Europe and crossed by numerous waterways, is an ideal destination for active and sporting tourism. The presence of the Dora Baltea and its tributaries offers a wide range of river activities, with equipped routes and stunning natural scenery, making the region an attractive destination for outdoor experiences in all seasons. For information: https://www.lovevda.it/it/sport/rafting-canoa-e-kayak
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