OSCARS RACE: PAOLO SORRENTINO'S 'THE HAND OF GOD' TO REPRESENT ITALY The film tells the story of a young boy in Naples during the 80s. Largely autobiographical, it spans several years from Maradona’s arrival in the city to play for Napoli, to the first Italian title won by the team. During this time the boy comes of age and witnesses his parents’ death. Paolo Sorrentino’s ‘The Hand Of God’ named Italy’s Oscar submission | Screen International

 IN A ONE-PIECE SWIMSUIT FILMING "RIPLEY" IN ATRANI The 27-year-old actress opted to go makeup-free and styled her platinum blonde hair parted down the middle and tied into a loose ponytail for the shot. As fans would know, the series, Ripley, has been in the works for two years and is based on books by Patricia Highsmith. “Dakota Fanning is the perfect choice to play the deliciously complicated Marge." Dakota Fanning Rocks Retro Blue Swimsuit While On The Amalfi Coast In Italy | RecentlyHeard

THE INTANGIBLE INGREDIENTS USED BY YOUNG ENTREPENEURS OF THE AMALFI COAST Andrea and Tommaso de Nicola are two young brothers from Amalfi. «I started brewing at home, for fun: and the business project starts. Melphi refers to the legendary name of Amalfi. At the same time, each type of beer is associated with a secondary detail of the Duomo’s facade in the labeling.» Gin and beers made in the Amalfi Coast | Authentic Amalfi Coast

SIP WINE LIKE A ROMAN POMPEIAN Archaeologist Steven Ellis draws from his long-term excavations of a large Pompeian neighborhood for a behind-the-scenes look at the archaeology of bar culture, and wine educator Diego Meraviglia gives an introduction to wines and grape varietals of southern Italy’s Campania region that can be traced to Roman times. Wine Shops of Pompeii: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Bar Culture in an Ancient Roman City | Getty Museum

SPICY DISTILLERY WITH A FACTORY IN SALERNO A warm blend of spices including cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and ginger that balance nicely with the spirit and earthy, rooty botanicals. Bespoke Distillery Speziata Aqva Di Gin | The International Wine & Spirit Competition - IWSC

CAN YOU STAY OVERNIGHT AT CASTELLO ARAGONESE? Yes you can! Albergo Il Monastero is a 3 star hotel, fairly simply furnished so not quite the opulent experience that you might expect from a hotel in a castle. Many of the rooms have sea views or views over Ischia Ponte, and the photos of the views at sunset look incredible. Visiting Castello Aragonese on the island of Ischia, Italy | Helen on her Holidays

 THE WELLNESS WONDERLAND OF THE TYRRHENIAN SEA Check in to either Negombo or Aphrodite Apollon with its natural cave sauna and eight, hot-spring pools for the ultimate R&R reboot. The next day, boot up and do the easy-ish trek up to Monte Epomeo (oh, the views), then head to the Ischia’s secluded, slow-going hamlet of Sant'Angelo. The most beautiful islands to visit near Naples | Traveller easyJet

 HOTEL VILLA MARIA, SANT'ANGELO D'ISCHIA Ischia is famed for its spa hotels, which use the island’s volcanic muds, and guests at Villa Maria can choose massages, mud baths and cosmetic treatments at discount prices as walk-in guests of two nearby spas. A huge buffet dinner is laid out each night, right next to the sundowner balcony bar. 20 of the best places to stay in Italy | The Guardian

 ALMOST ALL FEMALE MANAGEMENT TEAM The Italian winery Donnachiara, producer of Campania’s renowned region Irpinia’s wines has announced that Colangelo & Partners will be its agency of record to develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy targeted to key media, trade and consumers. CEO Ilaria Petitto is supported by her mother Chiara, the niece of Donna Chiara Mazzarelli Petitto, to whom the winery’s name is dedicated. Colangelo & Partners Named Agency of Record for Campania’s Leading Winery, Donnachiara | Wine Industry Advisor

 VICO EQUENSE IS ALSO THE "EPICENTER" OF HAUTE CUISINE This is the autobiographical story that Robert V. Camuto, Italian editor of “Wine Spectator”, has narrated in his latest book, “South of Somewhere: Wine, Food, and the Soul of Italy”. It is a travel story in and around the topmost wine territories in Southern Italy beginning and ending in Vico Equense in the Sorrentine Peninsula. "So, today when I taste a wine from those territories, I can taste the scents of the sea and the flavors of the coast, and also my memories”. Southern Italy seen through the eyes of a child, Robert V. Camuto, today a famous wine writer | WineNews

 WHY I'M DRINKING SOUTHERN (AND WROTE A BOOK ABOUT IT) Robert Camuto returned to Vico Equense, his grandmother's hometown, on the Sorrento Coast this summer. Many vineyards in coastal southern Italy are planted on steep stone terraces and still trained in the traditional pergola style, with the vines high overhead, creating a shady area. Since the 2005 vintage, the large and varied Southern region of Campania has produced more than 300 wines scoring 90 points or higher on the magazine’s 100-point scale. South Italy’s Silver Lining | Wine Spectator

THE USUAL CAPRI TREATMENT WILL SUFFICE The island—with a population of just over 7,000 people—has seven five-star hotels and they are all booked from June 1, according to Sergio Gargiulo, head of Capri’s Hotel Federation. Capri has always represented a certain type of decadence, where tourists come to play and, like Emperor Tiberius, leave the doldrums of daily life behind. Erotic Screaming Parties, COVID Swabs With Condoms—Capri Is Ready to Cater to Every Need of the Super-Weathy | The Daily Beast

 A MORE MODERN FEEL AND A FLATTERY GEOGRAPHY Maiori has a pretty seafront, a historic church with beautiful tiled domes, a relaxing city center and the tall coastline and stunning views that make this area of the Amalfi Coast in Italy so special. This makes it particularly inviting for families with young kids and strollers or anyone who is worried about. Maiori: the family friendly Amalfi Coast town you'll love | Mama Loves Italy

"FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ELENA FERRANTE" Opened in the 1950s by Italian movie producer and magazine publisher Angelo Rizzoli, L'Albergo della Regina Isabella was Ischia’s first luxury property. Guests can book a package that includes a guided tour of the island, visiting locations described in the novels and a Ferrante-inspired creative writing workshop led by a literature professor. How to Experience Elena Ferrante’s Naples—and Ischia, Too | Afar

 SAILING TO DISCOVER THE ISLAND OF ISCHIA Authentic has become a buzzword in travel in recent years: the quest for what’s genuine is revamping itineraries. “We decided to put together a group of properties sharing certain values and characteristics,” says Beatriz Gimeno explaining why she and Mario Cardone launched Autentico. Special Luxury Hotels In Italy To Know About For 2022 | Forbes

SORRENTO WELCOMES G20 ITALIA 2021 On 12 October, the G20 Ministers responsible for international trade will meet in Sorrento. Trade serves people, the planet and global prosperity, in line with the three pillars of the G20 “People, Planet, Prosperity” agenda. G20 Ministerial Meeting on Trade to be held in Sorrento | Mirage News

A SPACE TO RELAX AT NAPLES CENTRAL STATION The new Food Hall at Napoli Centrale in Piazza Garibaldi is a large area of 4000 square meters us 14 dining options for anyone passing through the station, including travelers, commuters, tourists and citizens and it is overlooking the tracks and the historic atrium. An area born from reuse and recovery. The Food Hall at Naples Central Station: a dining area of ​​4000 square meters | Napolike

LA TERRACOTTA E IL VINO Ischia, the island where the love for wine has never disappeared. After completing her studies of viticulture and enology in Germany and enriching her curriculum with excellent experiences in Friuli, today Lucia Tommasone carries on the family business and is responsible for the production and marketing. Wines of Ischia island | Romantica Resort & Spa

GO WILD IN A LEMON GROVE Amalfi lemons are the kings of the citrus world, known for their large size and delicious, juicy flavour. Venture into a fragrant grove on the Amalfi Coast and find out how these fruits are cultivated and grown. The Best Food Tours Around The World | Belmond Travel

FORZA NAPOLI SEMPRE Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly has been named Serie A Player of the Month, the first time that a defender has received his honour. Napoli are top of the table with 21 points from seven rounds and the only remaining club in Europe’s top five leagues with a perfect record this season. Napoli defender Koulibaly Serie A Player of the Month | Football Italia

CULINARY ADVENTURE IN AND AROUND A FASCINATING METROPOLIS Naples is a city of vivid beauty, intense street life, and world-famous cuisine, home to both the world’s original pizza and oldest opera house. We’ll be exploring various layers of cuisine and culture, using the city’s famous cooking as a window into daily life. We’ll meet artisans who keep the city fed, sample from producers of speciality products such as buffalo mozzarella, and visit vineyards and farms with the volcanic soil of Vesuvius beneath our feet. Culinary Naples: Producers, Purveyors, and Pizzaioli | Gastro Obscura

TOGETHER FOR ANOTHER 9 YEARS Oscar Farinetti, founder of Eataly, spoke at the Rossopomodoro convention, announcing the relaunch of the American partnership of the two groups. "Eataly North America and Rossopomodoro, the Neapolitan pizza brand. "I thank him for the trust he has always placed in our brand”, declared Franco Manna, Founder of Rossopomodoro. Rossopomodoro and Eataly renew their US partnership | EFA News - European Food Agency

 A NEW BLEND THAT ENRICHES THE NEAPOLITAN ESPRESSO TRADITION Segafredo is synonymous with Italian espresso in the world, while Gambrinus is the Neapolitan espresso coffee par excellence and one of the most historical cafes in Italy. Their union is something that cannot be told, just tasted". Segafredo and Gambrinus: a partnership in the name of Neapolitan Espresso | MarketScreener.com

NO DOUBT IT WAS AN AMAZING TRIP The 25-year-old model and tequila mogul took to Instagram to share several snaps from her vacation in Italy. The photo dump included a very sweet duo of snaps of Devin hugging Kendall from behind featuring the very picturesque Amalfi Coast at sunset in the background. Kendall Jenner cuddles up with NBA beau Devin Booker in sweet snaps from Italy's Amalfi Coast | Daily Mail

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN LITTLE ITALY AND SANT'AGATA The tiny, picturesque medieval hamlet in the heart of Campania’s wine country in Benevento province, has gone a little Bill-de-Blasio crazy since he was elected mayor of New York. De Blasio’s grandparents lived in Sant’Agata dei Goti before they immigrated to the U.S. in the early twentieth century. Hizzoner’s Falanghina: Mustilli’s Bill de Blasio label | Do Bianchi

 WILL YOU MARRY ME? ON THE ISLAND OF ISCHIA THE ANSWER. Ischia is the perfect location for events and weddings infused with Italian tradition. The “green island” offers a wide variety of landscapes and an infinite number of experiences related to the territory, which make it an exceptional destination also for Honeymoons, or to spend in total relaxation couple of days before or after marriage. Stilnovia Ischia 2021, the future Trends of Wedding and Events | BizProject

EXPRESSIONS OF INTENSE PALE YELLOW FIANO Lindgren plunged into fiano with gusto, exploring wines from the hilly, inland region of Avellino, the traditional home of fiano, as well as renditions from the southern coastal vineyards of Campania. Fiano hails from this southern Italian region, much of which is mountainous and marked by eons of volcanic activity. Shelley Lindgren on Fiano di Avellino | Wine & Spirits Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2021

WHERE THE SIBYL DECLARED HER PREDICTIONS

09012021 The Cave of the Sibyl is a subterranean complex beneath the ancient city of Cumae. The architecture of the cave suggests that it was probably constructed around the 5th century BC during the Greek period. The walls are trapezoidal in shape, separated by six openings that illuminate the cave interior. At the end of the passageway is a rectangular room, that has been proposed as the legendary oracular room. The Cave of the Sibyl | HeritageDaily
09052021 American writer Patricia Highsmith was travelling through Italy when she and her girlfriend reached the stunning coastal resort of Positano on the Amalfi Coast. Richard E Grant stays in the same room Patricia stayed in at the Albergo Miramare hotel, where she created one of literature’s great anti-heroes, the brooding Tom Ripley in her 1955 book The Talented Mr Ripley. In the same clifftop balcony where Highsmith peeped down to the beach and watched ‘a solitary young man in shorts and sandals, with a towel flung over his shoulder. In the footsteps of literary giants | Daily Mail
09062021 The landmark hotel Le Sirenuse - nestled in the heart of Positano - has announced their latest artistic foray with celebrated Parisian aesthete Louis Barthélemy. Society favourites like Emilia Wickstead and Allegra Hicks have collaborated with the Emporio to produce stunning capsule collections of sophisticated seaside attire perfect for a day of yachting or lounging on the hotel terrace. Emporio Sirenuse joins forces with artist Louis Barthélemy in a celebration of Positano | Tatler
09072021 Conti Federal Services, a leading government construction and engineering firm specializing in complex critical infrastructure, building modernization and environmental remediation projects, has secured the NAVFAC EURAFCENT contract, with a fixed-price of $30,333,211, at Naval Support Activity in Naples, Italy. Conti Federal Wins $30M NAVFAC EURAFCENT Contract to Modernize Buildings at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy | PRWeb
09082021 The Relais Blu Hotel falls on the tip of the Amalfi and Sorrento coasts, with the location and outlook very unique. Think: modern, thoughtful interiors, incredible open terraces with views of the entire Bay of Naples, a Michelin starred restaurant, and an infinity pool and new rooftop bar— the atmosphere is heavenly. A shoe designer's guide to the Amalfi Coast | Vogue
09092021 Proudly based in Naples and named after founder and chief product designer Antonio Nurri, the high-end prosumer brand is bringing to market two espresso machines that combine standard technologies with new ones. Nurri is also a coffee roasting company, offering several signature blends and occasional single-origin coffees. From Naples, Italy, Nurri Accelerates Espresso Equipment Design | Daily Coffee News
09102021 The reality television series, inspired by scripted soap operas Desperate Housewives and Peyton Place, documents the lives of upper-class women who "lead glamorous lives" in Naples. The Real Housewives of Naples is produced by Ftm Entertainment (Fatma Ruffini) for Discovery Italia. The Real Housewives of Naples are back with season two | FormatBiz
09112021 Paolo Sorrentino’s autobiographical “The Hand of God,” recounts how his otherwise normal childhood in 1980s Naples was upended by the sudden, accidental death of his parents and how a certain athlete had an unintentional role in saving his life. Sorrentino’s ‘The Hand of God’ a tale of personal loss, hope | The Associated Press
09122021 Terredora di Paolo has made a range of wines throughout Campania since 1978, including its impressive Fiano from the hills of Avellino. 8 Remarkable Campania Values Up to 90 Points | Wine Spectator
09132021 If you trawl social media for travel satisfaction, you’ll likely know a bit about it by now – Capri’s bigger, much shaggier sister in the Gulf of Naples, with the weirdly wonky thermal baths Angela Merkel loves and the beaches that inspired Elena Ferrante. The arrival of Marie-Louise Sciò here in 2019, to take over the Mezzatorre Hotel, helped propel the island of Ischia into the spotlight. The best autumn escapes to Italy | Financial Time
09142021  Lead author and Ph.D. student Silvia Soncin told AFP that Herculaneum provided an "extraordinary population" to study historic diets because the natural disaster gives archaeologists a snapshot in time. "We found a surprisingly high amount of seafood to the diet of these people, particularly compared to the modern Mediterranean population." Researchers unearth ancient Roman diets in sister town of Pompeii | Daily Sabah
09152021 A providential contribution came from Invitalia law on the restructuring of 12 large hotels in Sorrento. The ultra-centennial Hotel Mediterraneo is a beneficiary of the restructuring initiative. The loan was invested to improve the hotel with an image standing in every sector of the residence with furnishings that reflect the marine style in an elegant-modern key. Sorrento Coast Tourism Ramps Up After Lonely Pandemic Break | eTurboNews
09162021 A gentle hike leads from the closest village of Morigerati down the wall of a canyon, taking you inside the steep caves the reserve is named for and out into sudden green, along the bed of the Bussento river where the microclimate created by stone walls and plentiful water has left every surface covered in bright moss. Weekend Wanderlust: Simple pleasures in Cilento, home of Italy’s Mediterranean diet | The Local
09172021 "The King of Laughter" a historical drama about Neapolitan theater luminary Eduardo Scarpetta — played by Toni Servillo. Mario Martone spoke to Variety about the moral issues he delved into in this story, but also the sensual side of the film in which traditional Neapolitan song is an integral part of the mise-en-scène. Mario Martone on Toni Servillo-Starrer ‘The King of Laughter’ and Why the Neapolitan Music Plays ‘Like in Little Italy’ | Variety
09182021 Netflix is adapting The Lying Life of Adults, the latest novel by beloved Italian author Elena Ferrante. "A girl in search of her true reflection in a divided Naples: the Naples of the heights, which assumes a mask of refinement, and the Naples of the depths, a place of excess and vulgarity. Adrift, she vacillates between these two cities, falling into one then climbing back to the other." Netflix is adapting Elena Ferrante's The Lying Life of Adults | Good Housekeeping
09192021 Demi Rose looked every inch the 1950's actress as she posed up a storm in Capri. The star's post left jaws-dropping as she put on a boob-baring display in view of her 17.4 million followers on Instagram. Demi Rose spills out of plunging shapewear as she channels Marilyn Monroe in Italy | Daily Express
09202021 The Tiberio Palace is the very definition of the dolce-vita lifestyle with Fifties and Sixties. On the terrace, symmetrical lines of loungers and a plunge pool (perfect for those intensely hot summer months) ,look out towards the sea. Elsewhere, the plush spa has a sauna, steam-room and multi-sensory showers. One night in Capri | Town & Country Magazine
09212021 The cliffside getaway is located 90 meters above sea level and features its own private beach, jetty, oceanfront pool, forthcoming exclusive beach club, and three restaurants. It further houses 29 guestrooms and 16 suites – each complete with panoramic views of the sea and the ancient fisherman’s hamlet of Conca Dei Marini. Offering rooms that start at $1,100 a night, this is the first luxury hotel to open on Italy’s stunning Amalfi coast in over 15 years. | Luxurylaunches
09222021 The grape is in its element in the volcanic soils of Campania, where the leading winery, Mastroberardino, produces an Aglianico of outstanding value. Re di More means “king of the blackberries,” and the aromas and tastes do evoke both blackberries and crushed black cherries. The wine begs for heartier dishes. Mastroberardino Irpinia Aglianico ‘Re di More’ 2017, Campania, Italy | VinePair
09232021 During the 3 days of tasting arranged by Campania Stories, the yearly-wine event, where producers can show in advance their latest wines to the press and professionals, I had the chance to taste more than 100 wines, showing the trend of modern Campania viticulture. I just picked ten. Campania: The land of the less known, but delicious wines. And worth the discovery ! | Filippo Magnani
09242021 Everyone comes to this favorite on Recommone Bay to soak up the fresh sea air and impeccable cuisine. The most iconic way to arrive is by boat. Once seated on the Conca del Sogno terrace, savor elegantly presented dishes that highlight fresh seafood, including octopus and lobster, caught daily by local fishermen. A Luxury Guide to a Long Weekend on The Amalfi Coast | Elite Traveler
09252021 Cetara is the first village you see from the ferry when traveling from Salerno and it is a delights: there is little to see here, the place is tiny , but its beautiful position and the food are more than enough to make it worth a stop. Amalfi Coast towns you’ll love: best cities on the Amalfi Coast to visit and stay | Mama Loves Italy
09262021 An excellent restaurant is at Melizzano, a small hill town not so far from Benevento. Locanda Radici by Angelo D’Amico. Angelo D’Amico is the patron and the chef of this gorgeous restaurant. What You Need to Know When Traveling to Sannio, Italy · Tips from a local | What the Doost
09272021 Shooting of the sequel of the hit movie Netflix. Among the very probable things is the soundtrack that could be entrusted again to Tommaso Paradiso. He spent his holidays right on the coast: looking for the inspiration of the new song that will be the backbone of the film. Under the moon of Amalfi: what we know about the sequel to Under the sun of Riccione | World Stock Market
09282021 With their Colli di Lapio vineyard, the Romanos had been a part of an early wave of growers-turned-winemakers. By 2009 the influential Italian meals and wine journal Gambero Rosso named the Clelia Romano Fiano the Greatest White Wine in Italy. Italy’s Best White-Wine Bargains | WSJ
09292021 "I knew that my fiance (now husband) would love the dramatic landscape of the Amalfi Coast, so I began exploring this as an option for the kick off to our Italian getaway. Casa Angelina is the most modern and fresh hotel you will find on the Amalfi Coast." Our recent stay: Casa Angelina | Explorateur Travel
09302021 A special wedding proposal with fireworks, musicians on boats playing the favourite song of the couple and “will you marry me?” projected on the Faraglioni Rocks! What else? capri_moments | Instagram

09042021 Hidden Naples. Discover the Treasure of San Gennaro and its extraordinary cultural influence on this vibrant city. San Gennaro, the son of Naples | Italia! magazine

09032021 Kendall Jenner and her boyfriend are currently vacationing in Europe with friends. The duo also climbed aboard a yacht that took them across Italian waters. On Instagram Kendall posted a slideshow of photos of herself wearing a long green dress: "Beautiful," she wrote. Kendall Jenner and Boyfriend Devin Booker Pose for Cute Photo During Night Out in Capri | People

09022021 Artworks will appear in unusual locations, including the Procida dock, terraces overlooking the Gulf of Naples. PANORAMA is the first annual exhibition organised by ITALICS, a consortium of more than 60 Italian galleries dealing in contemporary, modern, and pre-modern art. ‘Panorama’ Brings Over 50 Works to Procida, Italy’s Capital of Culture 2022 | Ocula

AUGUST 2021

SCHOLA ARMATURARUM
POMPEIANAE

08012021 Some of the best preserved evidence for gladiators comes from Pompeii, south of modern-day Naples, Italy. There’s the 22,000-seat amphitheater on the east side of town. Early excavators uncovered a trove of gladiator armor at a site on the edge of town that had been turned into a training facility and residence for fighters after an earthquake damaged the local gladiator school. Ancient Rome Fight Club | National Geographic
08022021 Highlighting the gladiators’ more human aspects, their personal stories and function in society. As well as the 160 historical artefacts on show, the Naples-based exhibition also includes a high-tech “seventh section” called Gladiatorimania, hosted in the Museum’s New Wing. Gladiators | Progetto Cultura - Intesa Sanpaolo
08032021 The good life: Chantel Jeffries took to Instagram this week to show her followers that she is having the time of her life during her Italian holiday. The photo's caption, 'Dolce far niche,' may be a misspelling of the local Italian phrase 'dolce far niente' meaning the sweetness of doing nothing. Chantel Jeffries looks stunning as she flashes her tiny waistline in a crop top while enjoying Italy's coastal town of Positano | Daily Mail
08042021 The best ways to book post-pandemic adventures using points and miles. Three nights at the Grand Hotel Cocumella in Sant’Agnello. This is a Small Luxury Hotel (SLH) property, located right on the coast and overlooks the Bay of Naples. Rooms are elegantly designed and there is a huge patio where Bradley and his fiancee can eat dinner with an incredible view. It’s sure to make for a romantic stop on this couple’s honeymoon. Cleared for Takeoff: A business class honeymoon on the Amalfi Coast | The Points Guy
08052021 "After a trip to Ravello, we always dreamed of a wedding there." Since Max and Lauren are both designers, they spent the year before the wedding creating the invitations, menus, program cards, matchbooks, and a myriad of the other big-day details. "Bring Italy and the Amalfi Coast to life.This included local music, style, food, and venues." This Couple Planned and Designed Their Own Destination Wedding in Italy | Martha Stewart
08062021 Italy seems to be the hot spot right now as celebrities are flocking there for summer vacation. Heidi Klum joined that list as she is currently living it up with her husband in Capri. Klum and her husband are celebrating their two year wedding anniversary in Capri as it is the same place where they got married. Heidi Klum is living it up in Italy | ¡Hola!
08072021 One of Southern Italy’s most noble white grapes. It’s mainly from the Greco di Tufo DOCG, an area rich in sulfur. The wines have crisp acidity, flinty minerality and intense flavors that include peach and citrus. The grape’s extremely long growing season further generates complexity, and top bottlings show good mid-term aging potential. From Floral to Flinty, The Indigenous White Wine Grapes of Southern Italy | Wine Enthusiast
08082021 In her latest Instagram post the blonde entrepreneur sat comfortably on a buttercream-colored leather yacht bed with water sparkling behind her. She wore a multi-colored caftan dress with yellow, floral-patterned bikini straps poking out. Nicky Hilton in Italy! The designer shares her spectacular photo album as she visits Positano, Capri and Rome | Daily Mail
08092021 I pass flaked-paint palazzos with laundry strung from every balcony, and elaborate shrines to saints. Padre Pio, Saint Vincenzo Ferreri, the Madonna. Totò, the early-20th-century actor, aka ‘the prince of laughter’, was born here, his former home marked by a mural of the great man, complete with his trademark top hat and sardonic expression. Off the Beaten Track in Italy | National Geographic
08102021 Vanessa Bryant treated her daughters to a lavish European vacation. From making pizza with her daughters to sampling staple Amalfi Coast cocktail limoncello, Vanessa expertly planned the lavish vacation for her daughters. Natalia, Bianka and Capri pose in matching Dolce & Gabbana dresses as they take in the sights and sounds of Capri, Italy. Every Adorable Photo From Vanessa Bryant’s Italy Vacation With Natalia, Bianka and Capri | E! Entertainment Television
08112021 Before and after each summer season, luxe Positano hotel stalwart Le Sirenuse hosts wonderful wellness retreat Dolce Vitality. Just 20 guests have the run of the place for a week of yoga and meditation on the terraces, various classes and massage treatments and hikes along the ancient trails in the hills behind the property. The Best Wellness Retreats Across Italy | SUITCASE Magazine
08122021 If you are looking for a great way to spend a day or an evening whilst on the Amalfi Coast why not try a vineyard tour and tasting? I was lucky enough to have a small organic and biodynamic vineyard a short drive from where I was staying.  Nestled within the village is Le Vigne di Raito. The views through the vines down to the ocean were breathtaking. A few Days in Vietri Sul Mare - The Gateway To The Amalfi Coast | Tara's Busy Kitchen
08132021 It is an art installation created by Paolo Puddu called “Follow the Shape” at Castel Sant’Elmo. This young Neapolitan artist created a tactile experience different from the visual one by using the braille writing system to “describe” Naples landscape and reveal the unseen to blind people. Does This Braille Railing Describe Scenic Views in Naples? | Snopes.com
08142021 The remains of a 12-year-old boy wearing a warrior's bronze belt have been found at Pontecagnano, an outpost of the Etruscan civilisation in southern Campania. "It's a find of great significance," said archeologist Gina Tomay of the boy, who lived in the IV century BC and was discovered with two ceramic cups at his feet, one for food in the afterlife and the other for the wine that would ensure him a place at the banqueting ceremony called symposium. Boy's remains found in Etruscan outpost in Campania | ANSA
08152021 And Billie was bitten by the travel bug again over the weekend when she shared some gorgeous views of her trip to the Amalfi Coast. The 29-year-old American Horror Story star saluted the nearby clocktower in Capri with what looked like a sparkling Americano or Negroni. Billie Lourd stuns in a crimson dress as she takes in the beauty of Positano during getaway with fiance Austin Rydell and their son Kingston | Daily Mail
08162021 Towards the end of the fourth book, we learn that Lila is researching the history of Napoli, and so after all the lived experiences we also get a tourist guide treatment of the place. There is no doubt that Napoli is its own thing, with its own language, no doubt influenced by the cultures of the other side of the Mediterranean. Ferrante takes readers to Napoli in novels on friendship, betrayal | DAILY SABAH
08172021 Campania is closely linked with the Mediterranean Diet, because it was the summer home of the “father of the Mediterranean Diet,” Ancel Keys. He and his wife and collaborator Margaret, and other colleagues, did their early field research in Campania, working from their summer house near the small village of Pioppi, on the coast south of Salerno in the Cilento region. Spotlight On: Campania, Italy | OLDWAYS
08182021 "My favorite version is with pork ribs. This version of Neapolitan ragù," continues the Campania-born chef, "is simpler and less rich than the traditional one, designed to lighten a very substantial dish." The only unwritten rule is to clear your plate by mopping up the sauce with bread, a ritual known as fare la scarpetta. A Neapolitan Ragù Primer | La Cucina Italiana
08192021« For several years I have wanted to give myself this gift, my country house, where my family was born. Here relives my story, my life. I am excited and proud of what we are doing together with my team ». At the head of the brigade, there will be my pupil chef Nicola Somma, from Gragnano. Ticciano, Antonino Cannavacciuolo: "I am happy to be able to host friends and customers in my new old home", expected to open in early August | Holiday Coast
08202021 Experiencing the authors’ and their characters’ worlds and reading passages as he goes along. First up was Southern Italy, more specifically, Naples, home to Ferrante’s novel series. The rest of the episode took Grant to Vesuvius, Pompeii and the picturesque Positano, where he stayed in the room where Patricia Highsmith created her most famous character, Tom Ripley. Write Around the World with Richard E Grant, BBC4, review: A love letter to books – once the jealousy subsides | The i Paper
08212021 Unjustly little-known are the ruins of ancient Capua, a town that, under Roman rule, was so wealthy and beautiful that Cicero referred to it as “Altera Roma,” the other Rome. Santa Maria Capua Vetere’s landmark monument is the Anfiteatro Campano, the largest in Italy after the Colosseum, for which it probably served as a model. Not Just Pompeii - Campania’s Best Archeological Sites | Italy Magazine
08222021 SSC Napoli is pleased to announce that from the 2021/2022 season, Amazon will be the official sleeve sponsor of the Azzurri Club. Starting from the next match at the Maradona Stadium, and until the end of the 2022/2023 season, the Amazon logo will be visible on the left sleeve of the blue shirt accompanying SSC Napoli in all the official competitions scheduled, both Italian and international. Amazon for two seasons official sponsor of Napoli's sleeve | Italy24 News
08232021Several cast members from Netflix's hit reality show Selling Sunset flew into Naples before heading down south to the Amalfi Coast. The group has been taking to Instagram to share snaps from the beginning of their trip, from silly late-night shenanigans on the flight there to panoramic shots of their stunning five-star hotel in Positano. Selling Sunset Cast Jets Off to Italy During Filming Break | People
08242021 Inside Eco Capri, the history and artistic style of the island come together to celebrate the work of Letizia Cerio, one of Capri’s most captivating artists. Her creative designs, many of them inspired by things she saw on the island, are the basis for Eco Capri’s custom line of clothing, accessories, and home décor – all of it imagined and brought to life by her grandson, Federico Alvarez de Toledo. 48 Hours on... Capri | Italia! Guide - Lakes and Islands
08252021 A “done right” passed down from generation to generation, which now looks to the future by building relationships with designers, artists and today’s youth. The ceramics of Capodimonte remain a global icon, noted and enjoyed for their unique paste — soft and milky white, created from a fusion of various clays mixed with Feldspar — for their modeling, for their finishes, and for the final shaping. Inside the Royal Factory of Capodimonte | Elle Decor
08262021 The 2022 Pirelli Calendar, titled "On the Road," by musician Bryan Adams celebrates some of the world's best musical talents from diverse nationalities, music genres, ages, and levels of experience. "On the Road" shares an intimate look at musicians on tour during different stages of the day. Normani, Cher, and Saweetie Star in Pirelli's 2022 Calendar Dedicated to Musicians on Tour | POPSUGAR
08272021 The station was carefully designed and built with respect for the archaeological heritage of the location, keeping in mind the important relationship between architecture and history. Several findings were even unearthed during the station’s construction — the base of a temple dating back to the first century AD, a flavian-era portico, and a gymnasium running track — and preserved as an evocative museum space. Fuksas-designed 'Duomo' station merges archaeology with infrastructure in Napoli | designboom
08282021 The 48-year-old How I Met Your Mother actor goofed off as paparazzi snapped some photos of him while on vacation in Nerano, Italy. Neil then joined his husband and a few friends as they headed out on a dock to snap some pictures of the sea before heading to a restaurant for lunch. Neil Patrick Harris Goofs Off for the Cameras on Vacation in Italy! | Just Jared
08292021 " The newlywed niece of Princess Diana shared several pics from her honeymoon tour of Italy. Lady Spencer posted a series of pics from a stopover in the hillside town of Positano on the Amalfi coast. In one pic, she wore a vibrant sleeveless dress with a verbana daisy print. Lady Kitty Spencer Shares Gorgeous Pics of Her Italian Honeymoon Tour | Harper's Bazaar
08302021 Engineer and designer Valerio Rivellini was chosen to receive the 'One to Watch' award, recognizing him as a talent to watch closely because "we believe his contribution will grow even further in the future. We are fascinated by his ability to create beautiful and above all innovative designs on yachts of different sizes.” His most recent project, Evo V8, a revolutionary 24-meter. Best of the Best di Robb Report: Valerio Rivellini è One to Watch | PressMare
08312021 Plenty of other archaeological and historical evidence paints the buried city as a diverse place, full of people and cultures from around the Roman world. Zuchtriegel described evidence of Greek theater in town as “another tessera of a large mosaic” that was Pompeii’s cultural life. Pompeii tomb reveals formerly enslaved man’s rise to wealth and power | Ars Technica
 

JULY 2021

AMALFI COAST HEADLANDS DRESSED IN SPRING

07012021 The hypnotic geometry of the “Giardini del Fuenti“ terraces suddenly appears in the wild landscape of the naturalistic path, skilfully set in the Mediterranean scrub, rich in vine pergolas and citrus groves, in an explosion of flowering berceaux between wisteria and bougainvillea. The dizzying view between sky and sea is a truly unforgettable itinerary of charm, to be enjoyed from morning to night.“Giardini del Fuenti”, the Perfect Synthesys of Hospitality and Luxury on the Amalfi Coast | celebreMagazine 

07022021 "Capri is coming back different, stronger,” Lorenzo Fornari, the Capri veteran, explained to me. He spoke rapturously about the Zagara orange blossoms growing atop the island’s towering Mount Solaro that he uses to flavor Solaro, the artisanal gin he had started making with local farmers. A test batch of the spirits had just arrived from the distillery, and he dropped a sprig of rosemary into a glass of it before a final taste test. Capri and Procida: A Tale of Two Islands | The New York Times
07032021 Among the best-selling white wines in Italy and absolute queen of the summer, Falanghina really likes everyone and is perfect for accompanying daily meals – especially fish-based – thanks to its versatility and its excellent quality / price ratio. It is a wine with an intense straw yellow color, with a moderately fruity smell and a dry but fresh and slightly acid taste. Often vinified “in purity”, that is with 100% Falanghina grapes. History and curiosity of the Falanghina | Caffè Gambrinus
07042021 Emilia Wickstead says she dreamt of being a part of the world the Sersales have created at Le Sirenuse. The limited-edition swimwear capsule they went on to create certainly has glamour in spades. From the candy-striped kaftans and slides to the colour-block bikinis, these are pieces to live la dolce vita in. This Emilia Wickstead Swimwear Collab Epitomises Positano Chic | Vogue
07052021 Perched on a cliff-top along Italy’s iconic Amalfi Coast this new resort is an interior dream. Pink from top to bottom this boutique property is more mansion than hotel. Featuring ten suites – each one different from the other – the Palazzo Avino is picturesque from the inside out. The décor pays homage to the area, inspired by the wonders of the Italian gardens of Ravello. A&E Recommends: Palazzo Avino on Italy’s Amalfi Coast | A&E Magazine
07062021 Coffee has a special place in Neapolitan culture and is rightfully considered one of the city’s symbols, resistant to new waves and sticking to its traditions. In that light, there is some welcome news with the announcement that a Neapolitan Coffee Academy will start operating in that city from September this year. It will be a collaboration between the MedEATerranea Association and Caffè Borbone. Neapolitan coffee gets formalized training | TheMayor.EU
07072021 Wanda Nara packed her bags and traveled to Italy with little Francesca and Isabella. The 34-year-old television presenter and model first arrived in the city of Naples, to later visit the beaches of Capri. "But how beautiful are you Capri?” it was the simple and relaxed text that he chose Nara to accompany his recent and summery snapshot on the camera network. From the island of Capri, Wanda Nara raises the temperature in the networks |Today in 24
07082021 By studying evidence of grapes buried under the ash of Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in A.D. 79, the Mastroberardino winery and archaeologists were able to create casts of the vines’ root patterns in the soil. Feudi di San Gregorio’s latest project, a wine encyclopedia, chronicles the heritage of the region’s oldest grapes including Taurasi, Fiano di Avellino, and Greco di Tufo. Ancient wines are having a moment in Italy. Here’s why. | National Geographic
07092021 Yes, we all have an excellent relationship. We [Gianluigi Donnarumma, Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne] have taught the Neapolitan dialect to all our team-mates. Now everyone speaks Neapolitan. Us Neapolitans bring joy to the team. The squad are all nice guys who love joking around. We get on well together. Donnarumma on defensive pride, Neapolitan spirit and hunting Buffon's records | UEFA.com
07102021 This is where a new generation of B&Bs, started up in vast, forsaken apartments, takes visitors in rickety brass lifts to stairwells feathered with ferns: SuperOtium, a six-room art hotel and residency opposite MANN; Artemisia Domus in an 18th-century brothel; and The Duomo House, next to the cathedral, in a palazzo still owned by nuns. Exploring Naples: the creative rebirth of Italy's edgiest city | CN Traveller
07112021  “You’ll find many versions of these gelati [in the area],” says Cassandra Santoro. “Some have little bits of the sfogliatella or babà; others are made just with the flavors of the dessert. They are delicious.” Gelateria Primavera in Sorrento, owned by Antonio Cafiero, is one of the places in the region that offers both pastry-flavored gelatos and a crema al limone. What To Know About Locavore Gelato In Italy | Forbes
07122021 With the classic "Good wind and calm sea" wished by the Under Secretary of State for Defense, and by the Chief of Staff of the Navy, it started on Monday 5 July, aboard Nave Vespucci the campaign of the cadet officers of the first class of the Naval Academy. A tradition that is renewed year after year that of the education campaign, aboard the Vespucci which has just turned 90 years old and is today the oldest [built in the construction site of Castellammare di Stabia] and longest-lived naval squad unit in service. The 2021 education campaign on Nave Vespucci is underway | Difesa Online
07132021 Taylor Hill and Daniel Fryer are celebrating their engagement with family and friends in Italy! The newly engaged couple was seen enjoying the sunny weather during a boat day on Sunday (June 27) in Positano, Italy. Check out the romantic photos from when Daniel popped the question over the weekend. Newly Engaged Taylor Hill Enjoys a Boat Day in Italy with Fiance Daniel Fryer | Just Jared
07142021 Da Filippo is a sprawling restaurant just outside the center of Sorrento. Fried anchovies are delightful here at Chantencler. Da Emilia is a seafood trattoria, and you had better order seafood here. Master Hosts make an excellent Gnocchi alla Sorrentina. I had one of the best chicken cacciatore of my life here at Torna a Surriento Trattoria. The Best Restaurants in Sorrento | Sauced & Found
07152021 The Amalfi Coast and Capri are the world's fourth most preferred places for vacations for high spending, non-European tourists. In the Mediterranean Island of Capri, already homes to boutiques of leading luxury brands: Luisa Beccaria secured a location on the iconic Piazzetta, while Genny and Golden Goose opted for the prestigious Via Camerelle. Italy’s Luxury Resort Retail Business Is in Full Bloom | WWD
07162021 A hotel said to be the first new luxury property to open on the Amalfi Coast. Borgo Santandrea is carved into the cliffs above one of Italy’s most famous destinations, 90 metres above sea level. There are 29 guest rooms and 16 suites at the hotel, along with three restaurants located between the highest points of the property right down to The Beach Club. First luxury hotel to open on Amalfi coast for 15 years makes debut | TTG Media
07172021 Italy’s second-largest national park, the Parco Nazionale del Cilento e Vallo di Diano occupies the lion’s share of the Cilento peninsula. Some of the most interesting and accessible parts lie within an hour’s drive northeast of Paestum, including the Grotte di Castelcivita, a complex of otherworldly prehistoric caves. For hikers, the town of Sicignano degli Alburni, capped by a medieval castle. 10 national parks you have to visit in Italy | Lonely Planet
07182021 Our white of the moment is without doubt the Cruna del Lago La Sibilla from Campania, an expression of Falanghina the likes of which we have never seen before. Packed full of minerality, spice, smoke and with plenty of verve, this is possibly one of the best whites you’ve never heard of! The Di Meos whites are simply fermented and aged sur lie in tank without any wood, resulting in the purest, most crystalline and mineral examples of Falanghina. A gorgeous white from Campania | Justerini & Brooks
07192021 “I know the island of Procida, in the Bay of Naples, where Twombly has lived. I have spent a few days in the ancient house where Graziella, Lamartine's heroine, spent her days. There, calmly united, are the light, the sky, the earth, the accent of a rock, an arch.”⁠ PANORAMA Procida - 2-5 September | Italics Art and Landscape
07202021 Guests at Il San Pietro Di Positano, a luxe resort built on a cliff face on Italy’s stunning Amalfi Coast, can descend 384 steps from the main building and play on a regulation-sized tennis court overlooking the Mediterranean. Ten of the world's most incredible tennis courts | Daily Mail
07212021 The Deep Water Soloing (DWS) is a form of climbing solo without insurance that is practiced on cliffs, where the only protection is the presence of water at the base of the wall. The Amalfi Coast for centuries has fascinated poets, writers… and is known in the world for its limestone cliffs overlooking the sea. Equipped with boat, shoes and chalk, we'll climb in DWS climbing coves and "secret spot" of the magnificent Amalfi coast. Climbing deep water solo psicobloc Positano | Direzione Verticale
07222021 Emily Ratajkowski visited Italy in chic fashion. The model stopped by the Amalfi Coast on Monday, modeling an eye-catching twist on summer’s favorite silhouette: a slip dress. The hot pink Mirror Palais number came complete with spaghetti straps and a backless dip all set with a two-tone silky fabric. Emily Ratajkowski Takes Italy in a Hot Pink Twist on This Season’s Buzziest Dress|Footwear News
07232021 "The Mezzatorre Hotel on Ischia [is] a former 16th century watch-tower perched above a turquoise cove," explains Laucht. "Recently re-opened under Pellicano Hotels Group, creative director Marie Louise Sciò’s touches are everywhere — from the striped umbrellas to the fabulous Pierre Frey wallpaper lining the dining room." Photographer Lucy Laucht's Guide To The Most Beautiful Stays Around The World | Lonny Magazine
07242021 Tori Kelly in Naples. The "Dear No One" singer's trip to Naples was what pizza dreams are made of! Kelly and her husband traveled across Italy celebrating their third wedding anniversary. La Bella Vita! See All the Stars Vacationing in Italy this Summer — Plus, Exactly Where They Go | People
07252021 A tribute to Cilento, a place that delivers excellence in culinary for the richness of raw materials that the territory provides. The menu is seasonal but some iconic dishes remain. And the signature welcome plate of the restaurant, Le Tre Olive, three forms perfectly resembling three olives in three colors that once popped in the mouth, give sensational liquid explosion of flavors. Tre Olivi Ristorante in Paestum, Italy: A Contemporary Tribute to the Mediterranean Diet | Apron and Sneakers
07262021 Called Monogram by Sea, it’s intended, as Francesco Scognamiglio explained, “more as a private club than a fashion brand.” The first Monogram by Sea collection is a couture offering along the lines of the dramatic, red carpet work the designer is known for. Francesco Scognamiglio’s New Venture Monogram by Sea Is a Showcase for His Neapolitan Savoir Faire | Vogue
07272021 Last summer, covid scuttled Kwan’s plans to go to Capri, a place he’s visited more than ten times, to celebrate the release of “Sex and Vanity.” To see whether a visit this summer might be feasible, he called Holly Star, a friend on the ground there. “The vibe is a lot brighter,” she said, on a video call, dangly earrings tinkling. Kevin Kwan Dreams of Capri | The New Yorker
07282021 Business knowledge is, in many ways, universal. Fresh evidence of this truth comes from this seemingly out-of-the-ordinary partnership with the announcement of a new master’s degree, launching early next year. The Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management is a new study program offered by Parthenope University in collaboration with MIT Sloan School of Management. From MIT & Naples, Italy, A New Kind Of Entrepreneurship Master’s | Poets&Quants
07292021 They [Bennifer] appeared at ease as they chatted and laughed away together while walking along the quaint streets with their friends surrounding them. The duo stopped off to pose for photos in a rustic-looking corner, before going for lunch at a nearby restaurant. JLo and Ben Affleck hold hands as they stroll around Capri in next stop of their romantic $130M mega-yacht getaway | The Sun
07302021 All of the 60,000 adults – over 90% of the total population – on this picture postcard island in the Bay of Naples have been vaccinated since the middle of June. They have herd immunity and the next stage is to start inoculating children from the virus before they return to school in September. Welcome to Ischia - one of the few places in the world that's Covid-free | The Irish Mirror
07312021 Villa Cimbrone is one of the most beautiful and popular gardens throughout Ravello; also provides a breathtaking view of the Amalfi coast. The garden features a bar called the Il balcone di Lucille where visitors can get snacks and drinks. During your time in this garden, you should keep an eye for the statue of Ceres, the Crest of Mercury, and the little temple of Bacchus. Amalfi's Hidden Gem: How To Get There & What To See In Ravello, Italy | The Travel

JUNE 2021

50 FEET UNDER THE SEA

06012021 Aristocrats once flocked to the thermal baths of the ancient Roman resort city of Baia, near the coast of Naples. Seven underwater archaeological sites with remnants of ancient villas, toppled columns and colorful mosaics can be explored by scuba divers and, to a lesser extent, snorkelers. Going remote in Italy: How to get out of the cities and into the countryside | CNBC

06022021 The Ischia Film Festival is particularly focused on the location and on the enhancement of the cultural and landscape identity of the territories chosen for the filming. The event takes place at the Aragonese Castle in the evening, allowing the protagonists of the festival to experience the island and its beautiful spas during the day. Ischia Film Festival | FilmFreeway
06032021 Dubai carrier flydubai has announced the resumption of its operations to the Italian city of Naples: Naples International Airport (NAP). A popular destination for the summer and a great starting point to discover the beauty of the Amalfi coast. The lowcost airline has made this European destination more accessible for passengers from the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf Cooperation Council. flydubai to operate three weekly flights to Naples from July 1 | Trade Arabia
06042021 In Capri 'Taverna Anema e Core' is the temple of music, a mythical place where everyone loves to have at least one evening to dance but above all to sing the classics of the Neapolitan repertoire and beyond. Anema e Core playlist in Capri | L'Officiel
06052021 From the famously-extraordinary Amalfi coast to the villages of the Cinque Terre coastline, this book is a celebration of Italy, its culture and its people. Discovering unknown destinations, the book features never-before-seen images for a glimpse into the enviable Italian lifestyle. 6 Travel Books That Will Inspire Your Next Luxury Getaway | Gotham
06062021 Grown on Campania’s rocky coastline, Amalfi lemons are unmistakable in their flavour and a versatile ingredient in recipes. They have double the juice of other types of lemons, and the zest is packed with essential oil. Best known as the ingredient for limoncello, Amalfi lemons are used in everything from desserts to antipasti and main courses. Top chefs share their passion for the cuisine of southern Italy | National Geographic
06072021 The card that gives you access to art and culture sites in Naples and throughout the Campania Region. At the airport, the Campania Artecard can be purchased at the travel agency located in the arrivals area. Useful Links | Naples International Airport - NAP
06082021 Perched high on a cliff on a secluded corner of Ischia, San Montano Resort & Spa offers a bird’s-eye view of the entire island and the bay. Up a winding road from the village of Lacco Ameno, this serene resort feels a world away while being at most a ten minute car ride from any of the shops and beachfront restaurants in town. Ischia's San Montano Resort & Spa | The Taste Edit
06092021 The history of the Argenio family starts from far back, when at the beginning of the XX century, they started to represent High Neapolitan tailoring. The production Argenio Napoli for men is sober and refined, responding to the recent fashion trends between classic and modern, attention to detail and to the finish, is achieved by joining together the English quality with the Neapolitan flair. Made in Italy shopping in Naples | Orizzonte Italia Magazine
06102021 Dedicated to celebrating the very best in culture worldwide, Assouline is excited to expand its international imprint and democratize its acclaimed series by inviting customers to experience it in a brand-new, wearable form. This capsule collection is inspired by books on vibrant destinations, such as Capri Dolce Vita, St. Tropez Soleil or Provence Glory. Introducing The Assouline X Zara Man Summer Capsule Collection | IMBOLDN
06112021 Borsa Mediterranea Del Turismo will facilitate tour operators, travel agents and hoteliers to meet professional trade visitors and thus promote their products and services. It is in this event that the exhibitors will be able to explore the major travel markets in the Mediterranean. BMT (Jun 2021), Borsa Mediterranea Del Turismo Napoli, Naples Italy | 10times
06122021 Cornwall "is the nearest thing Britain has to the Amalfi Coast," British premier Boris Johnson told Italy's prime minister Mario Draghi, according to the sources. Johnson praises Draghi on Coronavirus | Adnkronos
06132021 The thing that struck us about the Castello Aragonese was not just what it could offer historically, but the surprising beauty which sprung up all over the islet in the form of incredibly lush gardens, little vineyards, orchards, cafe’s, art galleries and even a top-notch restaurant. And of course at every turn the views that could be admired were simply ravishing, not least as we walked away from Ischia and overlooked a Bay of Naples. From Napoli to Capri, Part 7: Ischia Ponte | The Daily Norm
06142021 Bring on the pizza, pasta, risotto, pastries and cappuccinos. Fried zucchini flowers, mozzarella di bufala, gelato and seafood pasta are just some of my faves. What's even better? Italian food with stunning views like the Amalfi Coast. ⁠Who loves Italian food? This girl | @kasiawrites
06152021 The meeting took place on the beach of Carbis Bay, in Cornwall, where the summit of the Big 7 is underway, outside the American president’s cottage. ‘In the presence of a few seagulls, Joe Biden told Mario Draghi about his love for Italy and for Capri in particular, tells Palazzo Chigi. ‘Consider having a permanent invitation,’ joked Draghi to the head of the US administration. Biden and Draghi: “Atlanticist Italy”. G7 alternative to the Silk Road | Pledge Times
06162021 The mood of the collection retraces Salvatore Di Giacomo’s signature places. The Neapolitan coast that sets the city like a gem and the life-giving sea of Naples, with its picturesque villages of Posillipo and Mergellina. There is also the smattering of patrician villas on the coast, concealed amidst opulent and rather exotic gardens and parks. Journal | ISAIA IL Corallino SS21
06172021 The Vista Sky Bar dell’hotel Mediterraneo, with its stunning 360-degree views of the bay and the Sorrento hills, it immediately became a reference fact for the wonderful sunsets and musical evenings of the Sorrento Peninsula. DJs and live bands take turns in artistic programming for the summer. Sorrento, Live Music on the Picturesque Terrace | News Net Nebraska
06182021 Highlights of this tour include the drive past the resort town of Praiano with its pretty domed church and through the Vallone del Furore, a steep gorge. Should time allow, the 12-mile side trip to breathtaking Ravello is well worth the detour. Twist and shout through Europe’s most scenic drives | Stars and Stripes
06192021 No one could resist the sandals’ fun and flirty charm and artisans expanded their creative designs to match their clients’ whims and fancies. Custom handmade artistry reigns supreme. Our ISSIMO × Mario d'Ischia collaborationc elebrates those historic, artisanal sandals in two styles. Sandali Ischitani - step into Ischia style | ISSIMO
06202021 The beach of Santa Croce is located immediately after the very famous Duoglio beach, about 2 km from the town. On the beach you will also find two beach resorts with restaurants if you want to take a break for lunch, after diving into the crystal clear waters right under a natural arch of rock. Amalfi Coast Dream Beaches | Hotel Aurora Amalfi
06212021 No mode of transport is more evocative of La Dolce Vita than the Vespa. Lose yourself in an incomparable landscape of verdant terraces, splashed with colour from red roofs, vibrant majolica pottery and bowers of lemons. Amalfi Vespa Tours | Belmond Hotel Caruso
06222021 "They’re taste and perfume is unique, breathtaking. Anyone who tastes them even once in their life is able to tell the difference." Gaetano Romano speaks of the ever more urgent need to raise awareness of these near-forgotten apricots within the region of Campania itself. So he decided to take them to the small local markets, tell their story to customers, show off their perfume and flavor. Vesuvian apricots: members of the family | Terra Madre
06232021 The hotel’s decor is elegant but quirky, with warm, earthy orange walls balancing out colorful abstract and floral prints. And, since the hotel is so strategically placed, the view of the sea and the horizon follow you everywhere you go and really is the masterpiece of the hotel. Hotel Punta Tragara: An Italian Jewel Overlooking Capri | TasteInHotels
06242021 70:30 consortium of Webuild and Pizzarotti will design and construct the 28km Orsara – Hirpinia section of the Naples – Bari high-speed line under a contract awarded by Italian Rail Network (RFI). 27km of the line will run in tunnels. Contract awarded for Naples – Bari high-speed line | International Railway Journal
06252021 The tenor Brian Jagde will join a cast that includes Elīna Garanča in the title role. “Carmen” is one of two operas that the company will present during its famed summer season. The Teatro San Carlo of Naples will also present “Il Trovatore”. Teatro San Carlo Announces Cast Change for ‘Carmen’ | OperaWire
06262021 Straddling the ridge that separates the Sorrento side of the peninsula from the Amalfi Coast, Sant’Agata “on the two bays” is a bustling little town with a foodie vocation. Lo Stuzzichino, the De Gregorio family’s contemporary trattoria with its smart, Vietri-tiled open-to-view kitchen, represents another kind of excellence, the exaltation of solid local tradition in benchmark versions of classics. Amalfi Coast Country Trattoria | Le Sirenuse Journal
06272021 Welcome to Tenuta C'est la Vie, a wine resort born from our passion for high quality wine and the love for this amazing island... Ischia. Elegantly renovated and provided with all comforts, the rustics are completed outside with an exclusive garden equipped with a wellness mini-pool and all is framed by a wonderful view over the sea. Tenuta C'Est la Vie | Pro Loco Panza d'Ischia
06282021 In July, things reach critical mass – physical and social – in Italy, with Positano, the Amalfi Coast and the Gulf of Naples islands (Capri, of course, foremost among them) at its epicentre. Where they go: Favoured watering holes range from the blue-and-white elegance of Il Riccio on Capri to Villa Tre Ville (the hotel’s bar and restaurant, as opposed to the beach club) to Da Tommaso allo Scoglio in Nerano. Which crew are you? | Financial Times
06292021 Bird, is a gorgeous 42-foot sailboat. The sloop is returning to Ischia, the magical italian island where Ripley was filmed. She was docked by Ischia Ponte for the island’s film festival, before becoming exclusively available through the Mezzatorre Hotel and Thermal Spa as a dreamy day trip offer for guests. The Talented Mr. Ripley’s Stunning Sailboat Returns to Ischia | NUVO Magazine
06302021 Who wouldn’t want to take a trip to the island of Ischia, wondered Ian Griffiths, creative director of Max Mara. That is precisely what he and his team did to present the brand’s resort 2022 collection, with a show that will be held this evening at the striking Hotel Mezzatorre, overlooking the Gulf of Naples and nestled in a former 16th-century watchtower. Max Mara Unveiling Resort 2022 Collection in Ischia | WWD