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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
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
