Luxury Villa Holidays in Italy - Try Award Winning 'Bookings For You'

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Luxury Villa Holidays in Italy - Try Award Winning 'Bookings For You'

Luxury Italian Villa Holidays - Try Award Winning 'Bookings For You'

This week we're chatting to Jo Mackay of Italian Villa rental firm Bookings For You. Jo built her business from a love of her own family holidays in Italy to become a holiday specialist with beautiful villas available throughout the country and has now expanded into France. 

If you would like your holiday organised by someone who realises how special those precious weeks off are and considers it of upmost importance that your time is memorable, read on! 

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#DolceVitaBloggers Linkup - #4 March 2018 - International Women's Day

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#DolceVitaBloggers Linkup - #4 March 2018 - International Women's Day

March: - Inspirational Women

In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8, tell us all about the woman or women who inspire you. (You are welcome to write about any women from around the globe, not only Italian women!)

The linky will be open from 7th March and you will have one week to submit your own posts and a full month to read and share everyone's stories. We will obviously share and comment on them all as well! 

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8 Insights into British and Italian Style

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8 Insights into British and Italian Style

8 Insights into British and Italian Style

As London and Milan Fashion Weeks are around the corner. I thought it would be interesting to look at the key differences in Italian and British style. The fashion houses themselves have a style set by whomever is the current designer but what are the real indicators of style that the average man/woman follows? 

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#DolceVitaBloggers Linkup - #3 February 2018 - A Love Letter to Italy

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#DolceVitaBloggers Linkup - #3 February 2018 - A Love Letter to Italy

February: A Love Letter to Italy

As February is the month of love and Saint Valentine, we thought what better than to write a love letter to our beloved Italia!

What do you love about Italy? What's your relationship with the country? Does it make you fall head over heels one minute and frustrate you the next? Tell us how you feel? As always feel free to interpret this theme as you wish... 

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Italian Summer Events - Turin Epicurean Capital

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Italian Summer Events - Turin Epicurean Capital

What is Turin Epicurean Capital?

Turin Epicurean Capital is a 3 day event in Turin, Italy. The year 2018 marks the 5th edition of the festival and it will take place from 20-22nd June. I organize the event to help promote Turin and shed some light on our beautiful royal city that is still pretty much under the radar despite most famous Italian brands and products being born right here.

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18 Trips to Take in Italy in 2018 - Part 2

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18 Trips to Take in Italy in 2018 - Part 2

Where to travel in Italy in 2018

Last week to lift our moods in dreary January I put together a list of 18 Trips to Take in Italy 2018!

Hopefully you have all now read Part 1, where you learnt about the first 9 destinations to add to your 2018 Italian Travel Wish List!

I wanted to help you explore areas you may not have heard of and this week is no different. 

So here are the final 9 destinations! I hope you enjoy them and get inspired! 

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The Origin of Spaghetti and Meatballs - Donatella Polizzi

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The Origin of Spaghetti and Meatballs - Donatella Polizzi

The Origin of Spaghetti and Meatballs - Donatella Polizzi

Is spaghetti and meatballs really Italian? It's delicious no doubt but there's a lot of snobbery around this dish and some quite extreme views on it's origin. I recently discovered the lovely Donatella Polizzi's posts on Italian food and culture on Facebook and she's agreed to share her knowledge here.

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18 Trips to Take in Italy in 2018 - Part 1

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18 Trips to Take in Italy in 2018 - Part 1

Where to travel in Italy in 2018

To lift everyone's spirits after Blue Monday, what could be better than a bit of dreamy Italian holiday inspiration?!

I've put together a list of 18 Trips to Take in Italy 2018 to help you explore areas you may not have heard of. Where I know experts in these destinations I've asked them to tell us why their town/ city is wonderful.

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What to See and Do in My Favourite Italian City, Mantova

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What to See and Do in My Favourite Italian City, Mantova

Great Italian Cities: Mantova

Many years ago not long after Mr Prada and I were married, we went on an Italian road trip.  What is most surprising is that we were still married at the end of the trip as we always argue in the car! This is of course his fault rather than mine! Being in a car with an Italian, especially when they are suddenly back in their homeland means all sorts of insane driving practices seep out! How we got to Mantova is beyond me but it is one of our most memorable trips. 

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#DolceVitaBloggers Linkup - #2 January 2018 - 'Favourite Italian City'

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#DolceVitaBloggers Linkup - #2 January 2018 - 'Favourite Italian City'

January: Favourite Italian City

Happy New Year and Buon Anno! 

Our topic for the month of January as voted by you all is 'Favourite Italian City'

Which is your favourite city in Italy? Tell us about what to do there, or share a wonderful memory of you visiting this particular place. Please interpret this theme as you wish..

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#DolceVitaBloggers Linkup - #1 December 2017 - 'The Italian Connection'

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#DolceVitaBloggers Linkup - #1 December 2017 - 'The Italian Connection'

December: The Italian Connection

Our topic for the month of December is 'The Italian Connection'

What is your connection to Italy? Did you marry into an Italian family? Are you Italian? Do you just love Italia? You can interpret this however you wish and we can't wait to read your posts! All of the hosts will also write on this theme. 

We thought it was a great starting place to all learn a bit more about each

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Italian Design: A nation of fashionistas or forward thinkers?

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Italian Design: A nation of fashionistas or forward thinkers?

Since meeting my Italian Husband I’ve come to realise that firstly ‘La bella figura’ which means ‘To make a good impression’ is one of the most important traits in Italian culture and that appearance and design are at the heart of everything we touch.

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Italian food: Top ten myths

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Italian food: Top ten myths

One of the key characteristics of Italian cuisine is its focus on using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Italian dishes often feature fresh herbs, vegetables, fruits, meats, and cheeses, which are used to create simple but flavourful dishes. If you’re looking for facts about Italy food, you’re in the right place.

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