Essential Italy Newsletters
March 2010 |
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La Pasqua (Easter to you and me) is a special time in Italy. Each region has its own way of celebrating, alongside the popular religious ceremonies common to the whole country. Palm Sunday sees every church in Italy filled with baskets of palm leaves and olive branches, all to be distributed to the congregation, once blessed by the priest. In Rome, thousands of worshippers throng St. Peters Square, to receive palms blessed by the Pope himself. And Good Friday sees the ceremony of foot-washing re-enacted at many altars. Together with religion, food is central to the festivities. Even by Italian standards, the Easter dinner is something special. The centre-piece is often Agnellino, roasted baby lamb. Eggs naturally feature in many dishes too, such as Brodetto Pasquale, a broth-based Easter soup. The shops are full of traditional Easter breads, along with Colomba, a traditional dove-shaped cake. And the beautifully wrapped chocolate eggs, containing little gifts, are sure to delight children of all ages. For a taste of Easter, Italian style, book a short (or long) break to any of our great destinations now. Early spring is a perfect time to be in Italy with sunny days, crystal clear sea, carpets of wild flowers and food and wine at its best. |
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Sardinia stunning coastline with crystal clear waters |
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Lu Ciaccaru Spacious grounds are all grassed, the gardens gently roll over to the fantastic pool... See Hotel > |
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Liscia di Vacca Each apartment has terrace or a balcony, with sea or wonderful garden view... See Apartments > |
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Cala Luna With contemporary furnishings, some wonderful modern art, Cala Luna is a pleasure to stay in... See Hotel > |
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Pugliatraditional ‘Trulli’ and summer warmth |
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Suite 68 This beautiful B&B is the perfect stop-over for a night or two in the charming city of Lecce... See Hotel > |
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Borgo San Marco Originally a majestic farm house, surrounded by olive groves with views across to the Adriatic sea... See Hotel > |
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Palazzo Mosco Inn This hotel is in the middle of a tiny island, linked to the new part of town by a bridge... See Hotel > |
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Tuscany sublime countryside, heavenly wine and cuisine |
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La Cascatella Situated on the edge of the small hamlet of Metato, lovely semi-detached house with huge terrace... See Villa > |
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Villa la Senaia 4 bedroom villa between Arezzo and Cortona, superbly renovated, each bedroom has fabulous views... See Villa > |
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Sicily wonderful sandy beaches and dramatic islands |
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Giuggiulena Warm and friendly service, great rooms, fantastic breakfast and stunning sea-front location... See Hotel > |
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Arancia & Mandarino Wonderful elevated site forming natural balcony overlooking the sea and spectacular Mount Etna... See Apartments > |
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Gutkowski The place to stay in Siracusa. Its light blue façade hints at the stylish and understated interior... See Hotel > |
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Amalfi Coast dramatic coastline, beautiful villages |
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Casa Sonia Situated in a small hamlet on a path leading down to the port of Marina di Lobra... See Villa > |
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Casa Giulia Spectacular views over the bay of Naples towards Capri, Ischia and Vesuvius... See Villa > |
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Relais Gourmand Fabulous views, great hospitality and accommodation, some of the best food in Italy... See Hotel > |
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