The renowned Antica Pizzeria da Michele returns to the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort for the second year in a row.

In a prime location on Venice’s Lido

The Antica Pizzeria da Michele offers a range of delectable options on menus dedicated to those seeking to indulge in the famous Neapolitan pizza in an atmosphere of timeless allure Situated on the picturesque Lido island, the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort is in a prime location and features 196 spacious and elegant rooms, including 8 junior suites and 15 suites, all with a classic Moorish theme. The resort also has extensive spaces for meetings and events. 

The iconic pizza from Eat, Love, Pray

“We are excited to continue our seasonal partnership with the Hotel Excelsior, which captivated us from the start. Our pizza, already renowned for its iconic portrayal in the film Eat, Pray, Love, where Julia Roberts falls in love with its flavour, will now be available just steps away from the red carpet of the Venice Film Festival, - say Alessandro Condurro and Francesco De Luca, CEOs of Antica Pizzeria Da Michele. - Until October, visitors can savor our pizza in this prestigious venue.”

Five generations of skilled pizza makers

Antica Pizzeria da Michele traces its origins back to 1870 when the Condurro family began a long-standing tradition of master pizza makers in the heart of Naples. The first pizzeria was established in 1906 by Michele, and since then, five generations of skilled masters have continued the founder's legacy, upholding Naples’ famous pizza-making traditions.

In the heart of Italy’s Food Valley, Parma2064 has opened the doors of the Fidenza dairy to families and children.

Parmesan cheesemaking becomes an adventure

This exciting family adventure is organized by the Agrinascente Cooperative which produces over 30,000 wheels of award-winning Parmigiano Reggiano Parmesan cheese annually. 

The tour ends with a cheese tasting

In the Parma2064 complex next to the A1 tollgate at Fidenza, near Fidenza Village, the visit begins with the hypnotic moment of curdling and continues in the imposing maturing warehouse, which is packed with yellow cheese towers. The end of the tour is the tastiest part, with a well-deserved cheese tasting.

Standard and family tickets

A standard ticket for individuals or groups costs €15. Children up to 6 years cost €3; Family ticket 1 (2 adults and 2 children 6-12 years) €40; Family ticket 2 (2 adults and 1 child 6-12 years) €35. 

The expansion of Ecoluxury Retreats of the World continues with the Castellaro Wine Resort in Lipari in Sicily.

Three ancient premises surrounded by vineyards

The 2,000 sqm estate is located 350 metres asl where the Lentsch–Frattolillo family has beautifully restored three ancient premises surrounded by vineyards, minimizing the environmental impact with cutting-edge energy-saving methods. The family’s strong commitment to carrying on traditions and collaborating with  local authorities, artisans and producers ensure guests have an authentic experience immersed in nature.

“The brands in our portfolio are unique travel experiences” 

“High-level hospitality must be able to guarantee a fully immersive experience, enabling guests to interact with all aspects of a destination. Hence the inclusion of the Castellaro Wine Resort estate in our collection, - says Enrico Ducrot, CEO of Ecoluxury Retreats of the World. “This estate completes the brand's offer in Sicily, which is already represented by our partners Planeta, Villa Tasca and Adler Spa & Resort Sicily, for a unique travel experience in an extraordinary location."

The Castellaro Wine Resort estate will be present at the sixth edition of the Ecoluxury Fair to be held in Rome on 9th and 10th November 2023.

Flying from the headland of Capo Vaticano to Tropea, the Costa degli Dei's most important seaside tourist center in Calabria. 
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Discover the Amalfi Coast, its steep cliffs, pastel-colored houses, small beaches and lemon groves overlooking the sea.
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This summer Flydubai will enhance its flights to Naples and add a new Olbia route. 

Dubai to Naples Capodichino summer flights 

Flights between Dubai and Capodichino International Airport will increase to five per week from June 4 to June 18, 2023. During the peak summer period, from 19 June to 31 August flights will operate daily. From 1 September to 29 October there will be five flights per week, followed by daily flights starting from 30 October.

business suite flydubai

The launch of a new route

The airline has also revised its plans for the launch of a new route to Cagliari. Instead, the destination in Sardinia this summer, with a direct flight, is Olbia’s Costa Smeralda Airport. This decision was made when advance bookings did not meeting expectations. The initial schedule for the seasonal Cagliari-Dubai route, originally set to commence on 22 June with three weekly flights, remains unchanged but will operate from Olbia airport. Flydubai's Italian network now also includes daily flights to Milan Bergamo, in addition to the existing connections to Catania and Pisa. 

Business Suite Flydubai

“We will continue investing to enhance the customer experience”

Recently, the company introduced a new premium seat called the Business Suite, specifically designed for single-aisle aircraft and with direct aisle access.

Flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 photographed on July 26, 2017 from Wolfe Air Aviation’s Learjet 25B.

“We have come a long way since introducing our initial no-frills model 14 years ago,- said Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of the airline. - From the introduction of our first Business Class in 2013, we are proud to now introduce a premium product that competes with the business experience provided by many wide-body aircraft carriers. We will continue investing in innovation to enhance the customer experience across our growing fleet.”

 

Expo Tuscia the new DMO, organized by the CAT Technical Assistance center in Viterbo will present the Tourism and Food and Wine Exchange in the enchanting Tuscia Viterbo region from 19 to 21 May.

An exploration of local gastronomy 

Embracing the theme Return Tourism: Discovering the Origins the itinerant promotional event will cross the scenic Viterbo area featuring a delightful exploration of local gastronomy. The programme will showcase various municipalities and businesses along the renowned Via Francigena route. Supported by the Expo Tuscia project, which has received funding from the Lazio Region, this multifaceted three-day event will be a display of content designed to captivate a wide audience.

Hosted by the mayors of Viterbo’s municipalities

Leveraging the power of new technologies, this showcase aims to bridge distances and generate profound interest among attendees. One of the highlights will be an online tasting session on Saturday May 20 at the Wine Museum in Castiglione in Teverina. This exclusive experience will be hosted by the mayors of Viterbo’s municipalities who will greet the guests. They will present a diverse range of local food products including traditional dishes that carry the legacy of a bygone era (the Menu of Origins). 

“Fostering engagement with associations of Italians around the world”  

Vincenzo Peparello president of the DMO Expo Tuscia says: “This event will serve as a platform to foster communication and community engagement with associations of Italians around the world, setting the stage for the upcoming Jubilee celebrations in Rome in 2025.”

With its charming old towns, exquisite cuisine, unmissable cultural sites and dazzling landscapes and beaches, it is easy to see why Sicily topped The Telegraph’s recent study as Europe’s greatest island.

Having whittled down 10,000 Mediterranean islands and islets to a shortlist of 50, the UK daily then crunched the data across 28 categories in four main areas: history and culture, natural wonders, weather, and luxuries. And Sicily came out a clear winner with 70.7%, by quite a  margin over second-placed Cyprus which scored 64.7%, while Sardinia, Italy’s largest island, came in third at 64.3% 

Sicily has 538 museums, seven World Heritage sites, Europe’s largest active volcano, 334 beaches, 45 PADI-listed dive sites, and 22 Michelin stars across 19 restaurants with “the finest dining in the Med.” And The Telegraph ends on a high note claiming “there is nowhere better than Sicily to fully experience la Dolce Vita.” Well said! 

Pamela McCourt Francescone
Executive Editor

The location of Grado Golf Club is extremely picturesque with the 18-hole, par 72, course overlooking Grado’s romantic lagoon (Friuli Venezia Giulia).

The club has a marina with 200 berths and a restaurant

The course of Grado Golf Club extends over 60 hectares, with dense reed thickets that are the ideal natural habitat for wild herons, swans, flamingos and other fauna typical of the lagoon environment. The 5,746-metre course, the pride and joy of the Primero Estate (Tenuta Primero), includes important accommodation facilities, a marina with more than 200 berths and the elegant Casone Restaurant which is famous for its refined local cuisine. 

Challenging greens with large and deep bunkers

The wide greens are often protected by water obstacles and by very large and deep bunkers that make the game even more challenging. The very long and choreographic 12th hole, with a sinuous dogleg to the right and a fancy green situated on a small island, is particularly demanding. There is a well-stocked pro shop, and on the menu in the clubhouse’s Casone Restaurant there are regional specialities and fish dishes accompanied by excellent local wines. There are also ten recently opened Port Suites with wonderful views of the Primero Marina.