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The best things to do in Milan, from the best art galleries to visit to the coolest neighbourhoods to hang out
The must-sees of Italy’s fashion and design capital
The most stylish shops in Milan: from vintage clothing and crafted ceramics, these are the stores to know about
Whether you're in search of crafted ceramics, tasty gifts or glittery jewellery, these are the best places for shopping in Milan
Italian cuisine is so good UNESCO just recognised it as 'Intangible Cultural Heritage’
To earn this first-of-its-kind accolade, the Italian government campaigned to UNESCO for five years – spearheaded by Italian food expert (and CNT Italia editor-in-chief) Maddalena Fossati
The best beach houses in Europe to rent this summer, from a luxury lighthouse to chic fishing homes
Take over these holiday homes that are within steps of the sea
The best cocktail bars in Milan from little-known neighbourhood spots to the chicest watering holes
Where to find the best places for a drink in Milan
The best villas on the Amalfi Coast: from romantic medieval watchtowers to sleek contemporary retreats
Fifteen standout private addresses along Italy's dramatic coastline
The underrated Italian town that's becoming one of Europe's chicest destinations
The ultimate guide to Porto Ercole: Tuscany's dreamiest coastal spot
Winter Olympics 2026: how Milan is gearing up for its greatest sporting event to date
As all eyes turn to northern Italy's cities and mountains this winter, we reveal the long- and short-term initiatives going on in Milan
Best hotels in Palermo
The best hotels to stay in Palermo, from luxury sea-view retreats to noble Sicilian palaces
The oldest country in the world is this microstate tucked inside Italy
Being tiny and politically savvy has helped it remain a “most serene republic” for nearly two thousand years.
The best villas in Sicily
From palazzos to farmhouses, here's where to stay on Italy's beloved island
The 11 best après-ski spots in Europe
What’s better than skiing in Europe? Après-ski in Europe
The cheapest, nicest hotels in Milan
The best affordable hotels in Milan prove that a stay doesn’t have to break the bank
Cortina d'Ampezzo: where to ski, stay and eat
These are the best, most luxurious hotels and ski chalets in this corner of the Italian Alps
Where is hot in April in Europe? 7 dreamy destinations that sizzle
From Turkey's glittering coast to the southern stretches of Spain, these are the best places for shoulder season sunshine
Places To Stay
The best hotels in Tuscany
From villages transformed into resort hotels to small boutique boltholes nestled in hilltop towns – these are the best hotels in Tuscany and Umbria
The best hotels in Florence
From boutique boltholes to extravagant stays, this is where to bed down in one of Italy's most romantic cities
Places To Stay
The best hotels in Italy
We've rounded up Italy's best hotels from the big-names to the green-fingered and boutique
The best Airbnbs in Sardinia
11 pretty Airbnbs in Sardinia, Italy’s sophisticated island outpost
The best villas in Puglia
Our pick of authentically charming addresses in rural Italy