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.

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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. 

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“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. 

American Airlines is relaunching at Rome Fiumicino where, from next winter, the direct Dallas Fort Worth flight will become annual.

“Meeting the increased demand for flights”

"This is to meet the increased demand for flights from the United States to Rome," said Kyle Mabry, vice president operations and commercial EMEA and APAC. Our first flight between Texas and Italy was introduced in June 2017. We look forward to offering even more choice to passengers during the upcoming winter season."

North American is the main long-haul segment for Rome

"North America continues to represent the main long-haul segment for Rome, with a historical record in the current season. This new development will further contribute to supporting the trend of deseasonalisation,” said Federico Scriboni, head of aviation business development Aeroporti di Roma.

The Dallas-Rome flights will be suspended for January and February 2024. All flights between Rome and the United States are operated with Boeing 787 and Boeing 777 aircraft.

Discover Naples, the capital of the Campania region, a magical city with a unique charm. Its charming waterfront, history, gastronomy and hospitality make Naples one of the best beloved city in the world. 

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Pieve Aldina, in the heart of Chianti, is to join Relais and Chateaux and open this June.  

The former residence of the bishops of Siena

On the wine road that links Florence to Siena Pieve Aldina, a luxury countryside hotel with 21 rooms including 16 suites, is nestled in the peaceful Tuscan countryside. The main unit, which dates back to the 11th century, was previously the summer residence of the bishops of Siena and is surrounded by vineyards, cypresses, and 40 hectares of olive groves.

Large rooms and suites in Tuscan style

The terracotta floors, impressive ceilings with exposed beams, and beautiful arches in the historic building are almost entirely original, emphasizing the truly Tuscan style of this authentic property. The large rooms and suites are spread across three buildings, one of which can be exclusively reserved, and they offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Wine tastings and cooking classes

The two restaurants and the wine bar celebrate the rich gastronomic heritage of the region and some of Italy’s most prized products. After a day of wine tasting in local cellars or a cooking class to learn how to make traditional fresh pasta, guests can treat themselves to a massage or a moment of relaxation by the pool which has views over the valley.