Olm Nature Escape promotes the ritual of cold bathing in the Aurina Valley's bathing lakes.

Suites with private Finnish saunas

Olm Nature Escape is the starting point of a journey into freedom and liberation, starting in the Ahrntal Valley which has 35 mountain lakes, ten waterfalls, 120 potable water springs, streams, snowfields, torrents and even 38 glaciers.  Add to this the private Finnish saunas in the energy self-sufficient Olm Nature Escape apart-hotel, where 25 of the 33 ApartSuites are equipped with the saunas.   

Bathing lakes and spectacular views

In addition to the bathing lake in Olm, which is a “workout” lake with temperatures of around 13 to 20 degrees, there are the Kofler lakes in Rein in Taufers, set against a beautiful backdrop of moraine debris piles. Slightly longer is the hike to Waldner Lake in Predoi, the northernmost lake in South Tyrol. Nestling amidst the panorama of the Zillertal Alps, at 2,162 metres, the Klaussee enjoys protection from the winds, the embrace of the Jochkofel and a breathtaking view of 80 mountains over three thousand metres in the Zillertal Alps. Immersing oneself in this context is worth the effort of the walk. 

Biking and hiking trails 

The Maler Lake, at 2,500 metres, is fed by glacier meltwater and surrounded by numerous peaks over 3,000 metres and is part of the Hohe Tauern, Vedrette di Ries and Cima Dura groups. The hike, about a 20-kilometre round trip, is recommended for experienced walkers.  Some 30 minutes from Luttach and also easily accessible by e-bike, the spectacular Pojer Waterfall is a variation on the bathing theme, while Lake Neves, with its glacier water, is finally a jewel at an altitude of some1,900 metres and is accessible via a circular path.

Slow Drive, using classic cars and custom routes throughout Italy, is a surefire solution for corporate success.

A prestigious fleet of sportscars

Slow Drive is an experience that transforms classic team building and incentive events into an exciting sportscar ride through Italy’s breathtaking landscapes and beautiful small towns and villages. Combining vintage charm with innovative activities designed for the corporate world, Slow Drive's vintage car tours are a unique opportunity that is capturing the attention of the corporate world. Active throughout Italy, Slow Drive, specializes in chauffeurless vintage car hire, with a prestigious fleet of cars and is the perfect partner for tailor-made corporate events. 

Perfect for team building and incentive events

Half-day or one-day tours motivate and gratify the best sales staff, customers or most deserving employees, and there are also two-day and multi-day events alternating work sessions in meeting room with engaging fun activities, and the formula is customizable for every kind of organization.  

No logistical aspect is overlooked

Slow Drive thinks of everything: from the selection of customized itineraries on beautiful Lake Garda or through the landscapes of Tuscany, and many other locations, to the transport of the vintage cars - all convertibles - directly to the chosen location, anywhere in Italy. No logistical aspect is overlooked, such as professional mechanical assistance and the possibility of having backup cars The availability of staff is always proportionate to the number of vehicles involved in the event, which can be up to 60 cars for 130 participants. 

Vintage gadgets and technical assistance at all times

There is also a range of customizable vintage gadgets, such as leather gloves for the classic slow driver, 1960s sunglasses for the navigator, and maps with the most beautiful recommended tours, and the cars can be branded with company logos. There is also assistance for the occupation of public land at the most scenic stopping points and in historic centres and squares in towns and cities, as well as support for arranging tastings, coffee breaks and the management of all safety aspects. 

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

Hotel Adriano Rooftop reopens with a new look and a new panoramic terrace after a restyling.

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.

Turin Airport has rolled out a new currency exchange service thanks to Change Italia Srl.

The summer of 2025 is making Elba’s airport a new gateway for quality tourism

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.