THE TRACKS THAT CROSS THE CAMPANIA APENNINES The railway was an avant-garde work of engineering, this line has always been poorly connected with the major inhabited centers of Irpinia. Today, the Irpina Express has been re-evaluated as a tourist itinerary, and along its 119 km length you can admire small villages perched on the mountains and a luxuriant nature, sitting on comfortable velvet armchairs with an antique flavour. We leave from Avellino to travel along the course of the Sabato, Ofanto and Calore rivers or to admire the panorama of the Picentini mountains. Slow travel in Italy: 7 unmissable heritage trains | Visit Italy

WHAT ABOUT ENJOYING THE UNIQUE BEAUTY OF A HANDCRAFTED BOAT? Sorrento 56 is the flagship of Fratelli Aprea, a charter operator linked to the shipyard. Modest at first glance, this sophisticated vessel is the contemporary interpretation of the traditional Gozzo Sorrentino – a handcrafted masterpiece. The modern gozzo combines a semi-planning bottom with an open-bow keel, making them shaky in high winds. This historic shipyard continued to operate throughout the decades from its gorgeous location in Marina Grande, Sorrento, on the Bay of Naples. Sorrento 56 Redefines Luxury Cruising Through Traditional Italian Craftsmanship | autoevolution

"WE ARE CLOSE TO ONE OF THE ROOTS OF THE ORIGIN OF VITICULTURE." Following a stop over in Campania - at Villa Matilde winery - we begin our journey in a spot of the world which can be considered one of the “nurseries” of modern wine making. The indigenous grape varieties of Falanghina and Fiano di Avellino here available with 2500 years old biotypes! “It’s a very dry and poor sandy, calcareous and volcanic soil of Mt. Roccamonfina. The vines have to root deeper to search for water and this brings more absorption of minerals. Exploring the excellence of Falanghina from Villa Matilde Avallone | The Drink Business

HYPERREAL PHOTOGRAPHIC RENDERINGS INTO A DRAMATIC MODERN LANDSCAPE The creation of a futuristic Zaha Hadid architecture to launch Polestar 3, the first SUV designed from the ground up to be pure electric. The team admits it has manipulated the Napoli Afragola railway station and the Salerno Maritime Terminal around the car to create the otherworldly feel. Final post-production elements were later added, including blending surreal shadows and reflections with sharp curves. Polestar 3 launches with a campaign shaped by Benedict Redgrove and INK | Wallpaper

NAPOLI NAPOLI NAPOLI In terms of cultural clout, the place is booming. The city’s famous bay is on every TV schedule and streaming platform. So where has this insatiable appetite for all things Naples come from? The city represents an enticing jungle, full of fascination and risk. When you’re there, it can feel like 1980s New York: always edgy yet incessantly creative. Napoli always seems to be in an end-times drama because of its much-painted and feared volcano, Vesuvius. Even more threatening is the bubbling terrain of the Phlegreaen Fields. The city of imminent doom: why the coolest, edgiest TV shows and books are set in Naples | The Guardian

SUMMER 2024, LET'S START IN NAPLES (NAP) Picture this: You step off the plane in Naples (NAP) and head into town for the world's best pizza before hopping in a car and driving through the shadow of Mount Vesuvius before plopping down on the picturesque Amalfi Coast. Delta's ready to make that a reality next summer. The Atlanta-based airline announced it's launching its first-ever nonstop service to Naples from New York City (JFK), the headliner in a slew of new or resuming summer seasonal routes to Europe. Nonstop to Naples? Delta Beefs Up its Summer 2024 Routes | Thrifty Traveler

CAN AN AI INVESTOR SOLVE AN ANCIENT MYSTERY FROM THE ASHES OF VESUVIUS? Bay Area entrepreneurs-turned-investors launched the Vesuvius Challenge. It’s an open contest: Entrants have 100 more days to find passages of “continuous and plausible text” in scans of the ancient scrolls, called the Herculaneum Papyri. Their texts, which researchers think could include unknown Greek and Roman masterpieces and early Christian writings, were written with carbon-based ink, which doesn’t stand out on even the most modern X-ray scans. Bay Area techies are funding a $1M contest to solve an ancient literature puzzle | SFGATE

MEDITERRANEAN HEART, WITH A SPORTY LAYOUT Panorama version of the now famous Seawalker 43 was born from the idea of ​​making the flagship of the range more versatile. In fact, the new model retains all the characteristic pluses of the Fiart walkaround, innovating the deck. A new and extensive glass windshield guarantees perfect aerodynamics and optimized visibility from all angles. The new restyling from the Neapolitan shipyard will also accommodate a system of solar panels for storing and harnessing solar energy. Fiart Seawalker 43 Panorama: breath-taking elegance and versatility | Yachting News

A DESIRE TO EXPRESS WHAT BURNED IN HIS HEART The debut of Gucci's new creative director is considered one of the most eagerly awaited events of Milan Fashion Week. Like Michele, the fashion house did not choose De Sarno as a name with media impact, but rather an industry insider. Now the designer, who grew up in Naples and has so far been one of the more quiet creators in the background, will step into the limelight himself for the first time. His curriculum vitae is not to be ignored, for with stations at Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and most recently Valentino. Gucci in transition: The debut of Sabato De Sarno and the birth of a new luxury icon | FashionUnited

EXAMPLES OF CAMPANIA'S SIGNATURE RED WINE FROM THE TAURASI APPELLATION The selection of vintages we tasted showed a compelling, recognizable signature. “There’s a line, a thread, despite the changes in winemaking. When we talk about the consistency among the wines, we are very lucky for our environment, for our territory, for our grape,” says Piero Mastroberardino, referring to the estate’s location in Taurasi and its reliance on the late-ripening variety Aglianico. The elevation of Taurasi hillside vineyards (starting at about 1,300 feet) and the protective influence of surrounding mountains provide a long growing season for Aglianico. Classic Campania | Wine Spectator

TECHNICOLOUR STAR OF THE AMALFI COAST, POSITANO A five-minute walk from the port Le Sirenuse is a sight for sore eyes for guests arriving into Positano by boat, perched amid a dazzle of stacked houses tumbling down rugged cliffs to the sea. Family summer house-turned legendary hotel: following a comprehensive refurb led by Franco Sersale, the establishment today remains a bastion of understated, jasmine-scented Italian elegance, with current owners Antonio and Carla responsible for the property’s impressive art collection and artist-residency programme. Le Sirenuse | The World's 50 Best Hotels

SCAMPI, PRAWNS, TUNA TARTARE WITH COLATURA, AND CARPACCIO. Praiano, Italy - Awarded in 2023 for Best Luxury Family Hotel in Italy, Hotel Margherita’s allure is its commitment to the finer points of hospitality. Nourishing the body and soul, Ristorante M’ama! invites guests on a culinary journey through the flavors of the Mediterranean. The restaurant offers an exquisite dining experience, pays homage to Campania’s artisans of taste, while its carefully curated wine list highlights the finest selections from the Amalfi Coast’s renowned wineries. Hotel Margherita’s Seaside Splendor Beckons | Luxury Lifestyle Awards

MANUFACTERED AT THE POMIGLIANO PLANT NOW AVAILABLE IN THE U.S. MARKET The Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce exists in the category of plug-in hybrids car, Alfa classifies it as a “subcompact luxury SUV". Isn’t a car for people who want to noodle around town to save on fuel economy. It’s meant to be driven fast and aggressively; it wants to be a sports car. It’s a stylish Italian car [built on the platform in the Giambattista Vico Stellantis plant in Pomigliano d'Arco] that corners like a beast and has amazing breaks. The High-End Plug-In: How Plug-In Hybrids Can Lead the Way to the Electric Car Era | Observer

BETWEEN LEMON AND OLIVE GROVES, VINEYARDS, FARMS, AND VILLAGES I’ll be honest, the stairs to Ravello are steep. This hike is a lot more difficult than the Path of the Gods. But it was totally worth it! I began the hike from Atrani’s cathedral, but since these paths form a network, you can start from other towns like Amalfi. Expect to climb around 1,700 ancient steps to the romantic medieval town of Ravello. Let yourself be enchanted (and distracted) by stunning views and the scent of lemons and olives all around you. You Fall-Focused Guide to Ballin’ on a Budget Along The Amalfi Coast | GoneTrending

EAT WELL, LAUGH OFTEN, LOVE MUCH Furore’s micro fjord is a top stop on boat rides, but cast your gaze higher up the cliff: vines scaling the sheer mountainside. You’ll find Marisa Cuomo’s sun-ripened, brine-dusted wines at the top restaurants along the Amalfi Coast. At her winery you can step onto the vertiginous terraces and inside the cliff-chiselled cellar, then taste the wares across the road at Baccofurore (the restaurant of Marisa’s sister, Erminia). How to see the authentic Amalfi coast without the crowds | The Times

FANCY A LUXURIOUS TRIP TO ISCHIA: CULTURE, HERITAGE, GASTRONOMY, RELAXATION AND WELL-BEING. "The San Montano Resort & Spa is the sole establishment where you can relish both sunrise and sunset," the General Manager tells us more about this resort on the island of Ischia. Nestled at the top of a hill, surrounded by three hectares of lush parkland, this family-owned, fourth-generation, five star hotel is an authentic, Ischian oasis. It’s a gastronomic delight with a menu that showcases the very best, locally-sourced, homegrown produce (both food and wine), as well as thermal pools inspired by its volcanic heritage. Discover Ischia’s Hidden Gem, San Montano Resort & Spa | Upscale Living Mag

THE SCENT OF WINE, OR AROMA, IN WINE EVALUATION When father and son left Napoli to go back to the grandfather’s land, it was a matter of integrating into a complex context: Lapio, the famous cru of Fiano di Avellino (Irpinia area, south of Italy). Hence the main goal was the production of a unique wine even before the developing of the winery as a whole. This is how “Oi Nì” (Fiano di Avellino DOCG) of Tenuta Scuotto winery: a white wine from Fiano di Avellino grapes, aged in large wooden barrels. Tenuta Scuotto winery: marketing and quality in Southern Italy | Chiara Giorleo

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEWHERE TO STAY TO CREATE ONCE IN A LIFETIME MEMORIES I visited this jewel recently, a treat for me and my best friends' 40th birthdays. And a treat it was. From the moment you step in, you're transported into a world of luxury with deliberately placed eclectic antiques, Moroccan-inspired interiors and Mediterranean gardens. Borgo Santandrea, Relaix & Chateaux: the first luxury hotel to open on the Amalfi Coast in over 15 years, it's the only hotel on the Amalfi stretch to boast it's own private beach and beach club. 'Like something out of a movie': Detail in $1,500-a-night resort leaves traveller stunned | Nine

"I MEAN, WHO DOESN'T WANT TO GET MARRIED IN CAPRI?" The couple got married at the Hotel Luna, in a magical wedding. "We have traveled all over Italy together and the one place that really stood out to us was Capri. We loved everything from the views, the food and the culture. It is so romantic and visually stunning." The two exchanged traditional vows in front of an arch rendered in layers of white flowers by floral designers Capri Blossom with the Faraglioni in the background. Peter Cook and Alba Jancou Are Married! Inside Their Romantic Wedding in Capri, Italy (Exclusive) | People

NAPOLI'S BRILLIANT TRIUMVIRATE WILL KNOW MORE ON OCTOBER 30th Victor Osimhen, Kim Min-jae and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have driven the Neapolitan flag firmly into the ground. The trio were recognized for outstanding quality throughout the 2022-23 season, helping Napoli to a club-record UCL quarterfinal appearance, and securing its first Serie A title for more than three decades. Ilt’s no surprise to see some of the Azzurri heroes selected amongst the world’s top 30 footballers. The Ballon d’or is the world’s most famous football award for individuals. Ballon D’Or: Napoli Stars Break More Records With Triple Nomination | Forbes

"CASERTA IS MUCH, MUCH BIGGER THAN VERSAILLES." It's the largest former royal residence in the world, covering an area of 47,000 square meters. While Caserta was inspired by Versailles, the architect Luigi Vanvitelli also incorporated elements from other European palaces, such as the Escorial in Spain and the Roman and Tuscan villas. The royal palace was constructed by the Bourbons. They hired Vanvitelli specifically to create a grandiose complex that would rival Versailles. Royal Palace at Caserta: Italy’s Very Own Versailles, But Bigger, and No Crowds | La Voce di New York

A LAND THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN VOCATED TO THE WINE The modern winery of Fonzone dominates the breathtaking landscape that stands in the province of Avellino. “We are a big family united by a common dream,” says Silvia Campagnuolo Fonzone, “that of making wines capable of telling the story of Irpinia and its extraordinary vines. The organic viticulture is accompanied on this journey by the renowned consultant oenologist Luca D’Attoma. Following his guidelines in the cellar is oenologist Francesco Moriano. A Tasting of the Delicious Indigenous Whites of Fonzone Winery in Irpinia | The Chosen Table

THE SPECIAL SPARKLING WINES FROM THE FALANGHINA GRAPE Falanghina wines are pretty nice and have a good aging potential: was re-evaluated after the phylloxera pest because it was not affected and it can often be grown ungrafted. The cultivation area of this white wine variety covers about 5% of the vineyards of the region: Sannio and Campi Flegrei have the greatest vocation. Falanghina prefers a dry climate and hilly soils and it has round berries with thick skin. Sons of a Lesser God: Sparkling Wines from Almost Unknown Native Grapes – Falanghina | Glass of Bubbly

GIN-CLEAN WATERS, BACKED BY THE WILD, MOUNTAINOUS CILENTO NATIONAL PARK Italians and visitors head further south to the unspoilt Cilento. Explore classical sites, mooch around historic towns and villages and feast on local seafood and the world’s best mozzarella di bufala. Highlights include the magnificent Greek temples at Paestum, elegant Santa Maria di Castellabate, the fishing village of Marina di Pisciotta, and the rugged stretch of coast – all towering cliffs and sea grottos – around popular Palinuro. Forget Venice, here are six uncrowded corners of Italy to try instead | The Telegraph

D. H. LAWRENCE WAS THE ONLY MAN WHO DISLIKED CAPRI “When in doubt, move." On his first visit, Lawrence and his camp-follower Frieda settled comfortably into the grandly named Palazzo Ferraro, above the caffé  "right over Morgano’s, on the neck of Capri, looking to the sea and Naples on the right, the sea and space on the left: the duomo." The view was spectacular, but his Eden had a gall-apple produced by wasps. "The past is simply immense here, and not yet dead.  I feel like bursting into tears.” After only a week on the blessed isle Lawrence was both sick in and sick of Capri. Pleasure Island: DH Lawrence on Capri | TheArticle

DURING A PHOTO-CALL FOR THE EQUALIZER 3 ON THE AMALFI COAST The cast and crew of The Equalizer 3 filmed in Italy, utilizing locations to capture the essence of the film's setting. Cinecittà Studios served as a significant filming location, offering spacious and famous film studios for certain sequences in the movie. The picturesque Amalfi Coast and Naples in Campania provided a backdrop. The cast and crew traveled overseas to Italy to make sure the trilogy went out with a bang. Where Was The Equalizer 3 Filmed? Italy Filming Locations Explained | Screen Rant

FOR THE NEAPOLITANS, HOSPITALITY IS AN ART AND HERE AT THE PARKER'S WE CELEBRATE IT! Fourth generation hotelier, Giovanni Torre Avallone, was quite literally born into managing the hotel. "Thanks to our fantastic team, we always manage to deliver the best service. In an innovative vision of travel, Grand Hotel Parker’s has changed the experience of Neapolitan luxury: spontaneity, personalisation, and tailor-made freedom. Since the Grand Tour, Naples has been one of the main stopping places on the international tourist trail. Parker’s is the legacy of old-world grandeur and flawless service today, just as it was." Independent Minds: the Avallone family, Grand Hotel Parker’s | SLH

 IMAGINE AND THEN EXPERIENCE ISCHIA WITH A LOCAL STREAMER Digital technology and innovation applied to tourism: a network of digital guides able to offer a virtual taste of Ischia, with a series of appointments. The best tourist routes have been selected and tourist guides have been trained by the Lucus academy to use the platform and create digital trips. The Local Streamers will now have the task of responding live to the questions and queries of users who will be logging into the various events from home. Imagine and then experience Ischia: MiTur, ENIT and Lucus launch a personal local streamer network for virtual trips to the most beatiful places on Ischia | ENIT - Agenzia Nazionale del Turismo

ALL ROADBUILDING TECNIQUES LEAD TO POMPEII One of the most noticeable features on the streets is the series of large raised stones placed in strategic locations. These prominent stepping stones acted as ancient crosswalks. Small white stones were placed between the cobbles on old Roman roads to make it more visible at night. Innovations like these make the Archaeological Park of Pompeii a fascinating place to visit and a wonderful example of ancient Roman urban planning. Pompeii’s Ancient Roads Had Raised Crosswalks for People to Safely Avoid the Muddy Streets | My Modern Met

MEDIEVAL LIME WORKERS AT NOLA The discovery of burials from the sixth and seventh centuries may have completely changed the course of Nola’s early Middle Ages. One of the most ancient cities of Campania, variously said to have been founded by the Ausones, the Chalcidians and the Etruscans. Its territory was very fertile, and this was the principal source of its wealth. In the Nola area, archaeologists have identified an entire medieval district, and burials dating back to the 6th and 7th centuries. Medieval Hub of Arts & Crafts Center discovered in Nola: The discovery could rewrite the history of early medieval Nola | Arkeonews

AUGUST 2023

GREAT FOOD AT LO SCOGLIO. GREAT MEAL.

08012023Oprah Winfrey was seen embracing the charm of the Amalfi Coast on Tuesday, as she relished an open-air meal in Nerano's renowned restaurant, Lo Scoglio. The media mogul exhibited an effortlessly chic look, arriving at the popular celebrity dining spot by boat, after vacationing on the superyacht Rising Sun, owned by businessman David Geffen. Oprah appeared to be in good company as she disembarked the boat, receiving assistance as she made her way to the beachside restaurant. Oprah Winfrey showcases her stunning trim physique as she arrives at restaurant on the Amalfi Coast | Hello!
08022023 The first monograph in Spanish by an history professor. Much of the Roman city is under modern Ercolano, a suburb located much closer to Naples than Pompeii. It is an immense square of about two hectares (5 acres) and 25 meters of rock hardened by the centuries. This has allowed materials to be preserved, such as wood, practically unique for remains from the ancient world. Today, Herculaneum is, in the words the director of the site, “an open-air archaeological laboratory,” which can still offer many surprises, such as the corpses on the beach. Herculaneum, the Roman city destroyed by Vesuvius that still hides its mysteries | El Pais
08032023 The best food products of the territory include the fusillo di Felitto, anchovies of Menaica, the salella ammaccata olive, Prignano Cilento fig, Cutrone beans, Cicerale chickpeas, the white onion of Vatolla, the soppressata of Gioi, the white artichoke of Pertosa, the cacioricotta of Cilento and a particular buffalo mozzarella called murtedda, wrapped in sprigs of myrtle. In the heart of the Cilento coast there is Pioppi, the world capital of the Mediterranean diet, as well as a renowned seaside resort distinguished by unique naturalistic landscapes. Cilento: an insider's guide to the gastronomic scene | The Italy Insider
08042023 Stabiae was largely buried during the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius in thick tephra and ash. Recent excavations at the Villa San Marco, a large Roman villa complex which covers more than 11,000 square metres, have been investigating. Since March 2023, archaeologists have excavated the end part of the upper portico, revealing paintings with seated figures and large parts of the collapsed walls. The portico was buried in lapilli tephra (volcanic rock), allowing the paintings to be preserved along with a flight of the spiral columns. Excavation Reveals New Insights Into Last Moments Before Vesuvius Eruption | Heritage Daily
08052023 Lemon farming on the Amalfi Coast has always been linked to the Aceto family, who have been operating for five generations. Nowadays, they are specialized in the organic cultivation of a particular type of lemon, the Sfusato Amalfitano, unique in the world for the quality and organoleptic characteristics. Lemon farming on the Amalfi Coast has been rightly defined as Heroic agriculture because all the cultivation is located on vertical soils, which thin out from the hills of the Lattari Mountains to the sea. The Amalfi Coast and Its Exquisite Lemons | La Cucina Italiana
08062023 Only a few know Li Galli, and how mythical this tiny archipelago is. Giovanni Russo and Nicoletta Fiorucci met in 2003, shortly afterwards, she started planting both botanical species – exchanging the roses in the gardens for white oleander and blue plumbago – and ideas; together the pair continued to add more art to Gallo Lungo. Today, she invites artists and designers to come to stay on these legendary Amalfi islands and make site-specific works; her vision for it is of a place for artists to meet, be inspired and disconnect from the world. Li Galli: ‘The most magical place in the Mediterranean’ | Financial Times
08072023 Shoddy guidebooks, promoted with deceptive reviews, have flooded Amazon in recent months. Their authors claim to be renowned travel writers. But do they even exist? Or are they artficial intelligence inventions? Vague descriptions, repetitive text and lack of itineraries. “It seemed like the guy just went on the internet, copied a whole bunch of information from Wikipedia and just pasted it in." A New Frontier for Travel Scammers: A.I.-Generated Guidebooks | The New York Times
08082023 People don't speak of right or left but of up and down. The spine of the peninsula is the Lattari Mountains, which cascade from peaks of well over 1,000 feet straight into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Between Positano, Amalfi and Ravello is a scattering of smaller coastal villages—Praiano, Atrani, Conca dei Marini—each with their particular charm, pocket-size piazzas, ancient churches, and carefree sea air. The astute visit is in the shoulder seasons of April to June or September to October, when the swimming is still blissful but the crowds are thinner. The Timeless Allure of the Amalfi Coast | Condé Nast Traveler
08092023 True: The Eruption Of Mt. Vesuvius. Pompeii accurately showcases the stages of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, including earthquakes and pyroclastic flows. False: Flaming Balls Of Lava Falling On The Streets Of Pompeii. The film exaggerates the effects of the eruption, including flaming balls of lava falling on the streets and ships being pushed into the city by a tsunami. Fortunately, modern volcanists, National Geographic, and translated Letters of Pliny from the Institute of Geophysics, which contain a first-hand account of the event, clear things up. Pompeii Movie True Story: 4 Things It Changes & 4 It Gets Right | Screen Rant
08102023 Later in life, she also brought her own children Laura Lopes and Tom Parker Bowles for holidays there. A UK-based travel retailer has seen a 300% increase in bookings to Ischia in just three months, likely due to its proximity to a member of the Royal Family. The good news is that you don't need a royal budget if you want to visit. The island of Ischia is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea and is only 36 miles from the airport in Naples. Queen Camilla's favourite Italian island has amazing beaches and holidays from £340 | Mirror
08112023 Choosing the right location for your accommodation in Capri is crucial to ensure a memorable and enjoyable trip. Capri Town is perfect if you’re looking for luxury shopping, fine dining, and vibrant nightlife. Anacapri offers a more relaxed atmosphere with scenic views of nature, ideal for those who want to unwind and enjoy beautiful surroundings. Meanwhile, Marina Grande and Marina Piccola are great locations if you want to indulge in water sports activities or spend time at the beach. Your Key To Capri: Choosing The Perfect Accommodation | Not Your Mama’s Italy
08122023 Hotel “experiences” tend to be cookery classes or a sunset cruise. Very few can offer a monk, but then very few are housed in a 13th-century former monastery halfway up a cliff. The clue to Anantara Convento di Amalfi is in the name, and Brother Marcus is a Franciscan friar. He’s a wise and calming presence, knowledgeable about the history and architecture of both the hotel and his Ravello town. The Monk’s Walk runs across the middle, and lucky monks: the bay of Amalfi far below, lemon trees on one side, bougainvillea above. I spent a weekend in a 700-year-old Amalfi hotel that has its own monk | The Times
08132023 Where the Tyrrhenian Sea meets the mountains, a pink paradise looks out over the medieval village of Ravello. This year, Italian fashion house Valentino partnered with Palazzo Avino to open up an extensive summertime pop-up for the season, dedicated to the Escape 2023 capsule collection and reimagining the hotel's Clubhouse by the Sea, a 15-minute drive from the main property. Try 100 Different Martinis at a Valentino-Designed Beach Club on the Amalfi Coast | CULTURED Magazine
08142023 Consumers are bumping their summer travel plans to September and October (when rates are more affordable) and leaving peak-season availability on the table even at the most sought-after European resorts. For instance, at the Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa on the Amalfi Coast, Italy, you can still book the Rosa Suite with sea views for an August getaway—though it’ll cost you $2,570 per night. Hotel La Palma, a stunning new property on Capri that’s part of the Oetker Collection hotel group, has availability for deluxe rooms at $1,891 per night or terrace rooms at $3,282. When $1,600 a Night Is a Good Price for a Hotel | Bloomberg
08152023 We are welcomed to this family-owned Neapolitan restaurant with an undeniably warm atmosphere: stone walls lined with old photos and newspaper clippings, smiling waiters, music and chatter. È Pronto ‘O Mangià is located in the immediate vicinity of Porta Capuana. It’s an area of Naples that that has for centuries been known for restaurants and delicious food: the home of dozens of fresh seafood mongers and the place to try the local favorite octopus broth. Homestyle Neapolitan Pasta and Seafood at È Pronto 'O Mangià | Naples - Culinary Backstreets
08162023 Leave the city center of Naples for a legitimate neighborhood restaurant, with nary a tourist in sight. At the curiously-named Totò, Eduardo e…Pasta e fagioli, the dish of pasta and beans is certainly on the menu, as are a variety of hometown plates. The Genovese sauce is another highlight at this eatery, which has been around for 50 years. Eat and drink the night away on the breezy terrace, surrounded by cardboard cutouts of Napoli soccer stars—because if there’s one thing Neapolitans love more than food, it’s their hometown team. When the Moon Hits Your Eye: Where to Eat the Best Pizza, Sfogliatelle and Babà in Naples | Observer
08172023 This luxury fine-art photographers' retreat aims to present a select number of attendees with a 4-day-long intensive masterclass on business development, style, photographic tecnique, visual culture, and purposeful branding. 2 luxurious editorial shoots with professional bride and groom models, top industry suppliers, high fashion & the breathtaking settings of the historic home Villa San Giacomo in Positano. 4 days of interactive workshops, classroom time & networking experiences. An Exclusive Fine Art Photigraphers' Luxury Retreat Experience in Positano | AMV Retreats
08182023 An immersive retreat, April 22-25, 2024 at Caruso, a Belmond Hotel in Ravello, Italy. Focused on strengthening meaningful connections between like-minded luxury event industry leaders. Through next-level engagement at this exclusive 5-star hotel, our focus will be on personal development and professional growth, featuring outside-the-industry experts, peer-facilitated discussions, and unique experiences. Announcing Engage!24 Amalfi Coast Retreat | Engage! Summits
08192023 Following a massive volcanic eruption millennia ago, remnants of this explosion still survive today through the fumarole, Ischia's mineral-rich, naturally-occurring hot springs that dot the island's coastline. These springs are what first made Ischia a favoured destination seeking relaxation and healing. (Quite blissfully, the island has not been overrun with five-star resorts and high-end spas hogging Ischia's most precious resource – many of the springs are still public or low-cost.) Ischia, Italy: the ultimate guide to Capri's romantic sister island | House and Garden SA
08202023 JLo has set the island on fire, has skyrocketed the fever of the paparazzi and tourists. The most loved by Capri vacationers, the singer, actress and dancer dived into the island summer. First the walk in via Camerelle, then the dinner at Aurora’s and finally the impromptu show at Anema e core for the actress it was a huge crowd. Buying and admiring the made in Italy garments and hoarding Italian clothes and accessories, a long walk in the fashion street with Jennifer very elegant as always even in her holiday look. Capri delirious for J-Lo | Breaking Latest News
08212023 Taylor Swift has Cilento roots and would like to come to Italy to "see the places of her roots." That's right, the roots of the American singer (songwriter and actress) who fills stadiums all over the world, an absolute star of world showbiz, are also to be found in Castelnuovo Cilento, a small town of 3,000 inhabitants in the province of Salerno. The opportunity to return to her roots is there, as Taylor Swift will be touring Italy in 2024. Taylor Swift's roots? In Cilento: the star's ancestors left Italy in 1876 to make their fortune in the U.S. | We the Italians
08222023 One of Australia’s most prominent fashion designers suggests visiting between April and June as it’s when the flowers are blooming, the weather’s just right and the Mediterranean waters are an ideal temperature for a first swim. And about Ischia’s charm? The year-round treatment of its therapeutic thermal springs can’t be overlooked. The Nitrodi Nymph Park boasts the world’s oldest spa, an immersive journey through time. Since ancient Greek times, Ischia’s hot springs have enchanted visitors, celebrated for their remarkable benefits. Michael Lo Sordo on Where to Eat, Stay and Play on This Little-Known Italian Island | The Latch
08232023 Currently, the actress is back in Italy — but this time, she’s on a gorgeous coast! The seaside resort is one of Italy’s most scenic regions, with 13 charming villages dotting the cliffs along the 34-mile stretch of coastline of the Sorrento Peninsula. Known for its picturesque towns, amazing beaches, and jaw-dropping views, the Amalfi Coast has a deep history as one of Italy’s first maritime republics. During her vacation, Ainsworth spent her days swimming, indulging in delicious meals, and even attending a friend’s wedding! GH’s Lexi Ainsworth Visits Italy’s Amalfi Coast — See the Stunning Pics! | Soaps
08242023 The National Museum of Archaeology of Naples (MANN) begun displaying works in rotation from its immense reserves of 230,000 archaeological pieces. Darius Arya - a dashing TV archaeologist from the United States who has a touch of “Indy” himself - said: “The collection here is enormous. There are hundreds of thousands of pieces that we don’t see at the moment. But the museum is getting into the attitude of ‘Let’s cycle through this’. Where did most of the great pieces recovered from Pompeii go? They went here. All kinds of jewels, literally, are going to be unearthed from the archive.” Romancing the stones of Naples | The New European
08252023 The Neapolitan born is probably the best-informed individual when it comes to transfer market deals and rumours as he compliments tweets with videos on his YouTube channel where he has accumulated almost two million subscribers. Now, on the Kick streaming platform the football journalist can share his information for the first time with users of the streaming service. His famous “Here we go!” catchphrase when deals are completed will now be visual as well as fans being able to follow Romano online. Here we Go! Fabrizio Romano signs for Kick | AS USA - Diario AS
08262023 A Unesco site in its entirety, Cilento is a vast and varied area in the southernmost part of Campania, Italy. 80 towns, a national park, archaeological sights, mountains, hills, and miles and miles of beaches. People in these remote villages take things slow – part of Cilento's charm is the lack of mass tourism, so be respectful of this gentler approach to living. You’ve probably never been to Cilento. Here’s why you should go | Lonely Planet
08272023 Luigi Tecce and his Aglianico vineyards from South-High Valley Taurasi. It’s one of high-altitude growing areas, having a soil that’s layered with sand, limestone and Vesuvius’ pumice; it’s also the dwelling of Luigi’s 80+ year old vine-trees. There’s no enologist and no agronomist, Luigi works in relative solitude. Maybe that’s why there’s such an affinity between him and the wines: exuberant and guarded, archaic and immediate, literary and literal; there’s something theatrical in their pleasure. Luigi Tecce | Portovino
08282023 The first major city that unified the wine trade from the Middle East to the Mediterranean and throughout Europe, and which upholds the long-standing traditions of Italian cuisine that are exported around the globe, Pompeii will be the backdrop to tell 8,000 years of history of vine and wine from Georgia to Campania. The Archaeological Park is hosting a “Convivium” dedicated to the antiquity of “vitae” and wine, with scholars, producers and chefs. In Pompei the story of 8,000 years of vines and wine’s history from Georgia to Campania | WineNews
08292023 It was “an old family home,” the partners at the architecture studio AtPiuC explain, “located in the upper and panoramic part of the village of Positano. It has been transformed: the yellow of the sun and the charming lemon groves; the blue colour of the sea and the sky; and, finally, the snow-white houses typical of the village.” The home features multiple outdoor spaces from which to enjoy the breathtaking view. This Minimal Apartment in Positano Is Inspired by the Colors of the Sea | Architectural Digest
08302023 Adults-only boutique retreat, Botania Relais & Spa is a luxurious wellness escape on the island of Ischia in the Gulf of Naples, Italy. After working for a local firm specialising in luxury properties, Rita Buono fulfilled her dream of creating a resort that showcases the island’s natural wonders while offering world-class wellness services. Botania has a three-hectare garden and steam baths fed by natural thermal waters from Ischia’s hot springs. Leading ladies: the women at the helm of luxury hospitality | Signature Luxury Travel & Style
08312023A new paper published in the journal PLoS ONE describes a multidisciplinary analysis of seven plaster casts from Pompeii and concludes that these victims, at least, likely survived the early eruption and died some 20 hours later from asphyxiation. Archaeologists - authors of the latest study - decided to focus their efforts on six casts from the Porta Nola area of Pompeii Archaeological Park and one from the city's suburban baths. These Pompeii victims choked on ash while covering themselves with garments | Ars Technica