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It may still be chilly here, but Spring has well and truly arrived in Italy. Just check out the new fashions in the shops, the café tables out on the pavement and the sudden surge in ice-cream sales. Here at Essential Italy we’ve seen more discerning holidaymakers booking with us than ever before, but we’ve still got some great deals for perfect spring or early summer breaks, and for family holidays in the high season >

Stylish hotels, comfortable apartments and exclusive villas for you to choose from...

	Puglia - Masseria Cupina Many old masserie have been converted, but few to the standard of Masseria Cupina... delightful villa in secluded rural setting >
	Puglia - Borgo San Marco Originally a majestic farm house, surrounded by olive groves with views across to the Adriatic sea... this historic hotel is the last word in charm and comfort >
	Umbria - Il Falchetto Perfect location for anyone wishing for a relaxing countryside holiday... see the best of Umbria from these charming apartments >
	Tuscany - Casa Lorenzo Positioned in the hills outside Cortona this two bedroom, fully independent apartment has much to offer... delightful villa in secluded rural setting >
	Tuscany - Villa San Martino Beautifully restored villa, positioned between Arezzo and Siena... room for all the family in this well-appointed villa >
	Sardinia - Rosetta Studio Idyllic romantic hideaway for just the two of you, with its own private beach access... exquisite, characterful studio for the perfect break >
	Sardinia - Casa Qandra Country retreat set amongst the natural greenery and the magnificent granite rocks... enchanting villa with 40% off for the week of 17 May >
	Amalfi - Le Capanelle Seven brand new apartments surrounded by a citrus grove and olive trees in Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi... perfectly placed to explore the region >
	Sicily - Camelia Located on the slopes of Mount Etna, set in immaculate gardens... picturesque cottage with fabulous views to Taormina coastline >

Taste of Puglia

Here’s a tasty local pasta dish, that only takes a moment to prepare:

Orecchiette con cime di rapa

serves 4-6 persons

400g orecchiette (ear shaped pasta)
400g cabbage tops or spring greens
2 cloves of garlic
2 or 3 anchovies
olive oil
salt

Drop the pasta into a large pan of boiling salted water and cook as per packet instructions.

After approx. 4 mins add the greens to the water.

In the meantime, heat up 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a small pan and then add the anchovies - stir rapidly until the anchovies have melted into the oil taking care not to let them burn.

Drain the pasta/greens and add the oil with the anchovies.

Stir well and serve with lots of freshly grated parmesan cheese.

A good red wine is great with this pasta dish - try a bottle of Primitivo di Manduria for the perfect supper!

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