Charming Italy

The Blog of CharmingItaly.com


Stories, tales, legends and curiosities...

A blog to tell the most beautiful and evocative Italian locations, discover its traditions, events, and browse through flavors and peculiarities. Imagine the blog Charmingitaly.com as a collector of stories, tips and information to deepen the knowledge of your favorite destinations and explore new ones, through the eyes of who has always lived there. Through our articles we will introduce you our passion for Italy and we will present you the best of the “Made in Italy”. A useful and enjoyable read that will guide you in choosing  your holiday destination.

After all, even a journey begins with words…

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Is Pasta your life? Time to vote!

Is Pasta your life? Time to vote!

How many of you remember our previous post Carbohydrates and good humor? Apart from describing how much we love Pasta in Italy and around the world, we asked you to think about a very read full article >>
The hidden faces of Sardinia

The hidden faces of Sardinia

Todays's post  has been inspired by a link in CharmingSardinia.com.It's a Top 10 Sardinian places, in other words, a list of not-to-be-missed places during a holiday in Sardinia, read full article >>
Pizza and Panforte for the Queen

Pizza and Panforte for the Queen

Credits: Flickr The Queen Margherita of Savoy, who had inspired Raffaele Esposito to prepare a special pizza for her, has also been the inspirer of a special Christmas dessert: the Panforte. read full article >>
Suggestions and a Charming and Happy New Year!

Suggestions and a Charming and Happy New Year!

Credits: Flickr Bleeding Espresso- Finding Love, Peace, and Joy during the Holidays Italian Intrigues- Celebrating the New Year Un tocco di zenzero- Panna cotta con sciroppo di melagrana read full article >>
Steamy women, success and criticisms...

Steamy women, success and criticisms...

The Cinepattone is served!What a clever word: “cine” stands for cinema and “panettone” is, togheter with Pandoro, the culinary symbol of Italian Christmas. What does it mean? It is used for read full article >>
Where there is Cracco, there is Italian cuisine...

Where there is Cracco, there is Italian cuisine...

Best Restaurants in Italy: Cracco Ristorante, Milan Credits: Ristorante Cracco Carlo Cracco is a highly regarded Italian chef. He refined his culinary skills with the “inventor “of Italian read full article >>
Best Things to Do for Christmas in Campania

Best Things to Do for Christmas in Campania

5 Ways to Celebrate Christmas and New Year’s in Campania! Credits: Flickr From holiday lights to traditional nativity creations, visit southern Italy’s region of Campania to enjoy Christmas read full article >>
Suggestions of the week!

Suggestions of the week!

Credits: Flickr Domu Nostra Cuisine- Myrtle Berry Lyqueur The Italian Experience- La parola magica The Guardian- 10 ways to enjoy festive Milan Rubriche.viaggi.tiscali.it- Slow & Chic read full article >>

Suggested Hotels

Hôtel des Pecheurs – Corsica
Hôtel des Pecheurs – Corsica (Sardinia)
JW Marriott Venice Resort and Spa
JW Marriott Venice Resort and Spa (Veneto)
Zash – Country Boutique Hotel
Zash – Country Boutique Hotel (Sicilia)
Grand Hotel Ma and Ma
Grand Hotel Ma and Ma (Sardinia)
Palazzo Barbarigo sul Canal Grande
Palazzo Barbarigo sul Canal Grande (Veneto)
Masseria Cervarolo
Masseria Cervarolo (Puglia)
Villas Resort
Villas Resort (Sardinia)
Faro Capo Spartivento
Faro Capo Spartivento (Sardinia)
Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal SPA and Winery
Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal SPA and Winery (Toscana)
Borgo Egnazia Hotel Ville Spa Golf
Borgo Egnazia Hotel Ville Spa Golf (Puglia)
Verdura Resort
Verdura Resort (Sicilia)
Marinedda Hotel Thalasso e Spa
Marinedda Hotel Thalasso e Spa (Sardinia)
Don Ferrante Dimore di Charme
Don Ferrante Dimore di Charme (Puglia)
The Pelican Beach Resort and Spa
The Pelican Beach Resort and Spa (Sardinia)
Maison La Minervetta
Maison La Minervetta (Campania)
Lupaia
Lupaia (Toscana)
Monaci delle Terre Nere
Monaci delle Terre Nere (Sicilia)
Boutique Hotel Villa Sostaga
Boutique Hotel Villa Sostaga (Lombardia)
Resort Baia Scarlino
Resort Baia Scarlino (Toscana)
La Plage Resort
La Plage Resort (Sicilia)
CalaCuncheddi Sardinia
CalaCuncheddi Sardinia (Sardinia)
Le Grotte della Civita
Le Grotte della Civita (Basilicata)
Le Dune Suite Hotel
Le Dune Suite Hotel (Puglia)
Capri Tiberio Palace Hotel
Capri Tiberio Palace Hotel (Campania)
EREMITO Hotelito del Alma
EREMITO Hotelito del Alma (Umbria)
Hermitage
Hermitage (Toscana)
Villa Armena Relais
Villa Armena Relais (Toscana)
Grand Hotel Minareto
Grand Hotel Minareto (Sicilia)
Relais Todini
Relais Todini (Umbria)
Hotel Il Porto
Hotel Il Porto (Puglia)
Canne Bianche Lifestyle and Hotel
Canne Bianche Lifestyle and Hotel (Puglia)
Petit Palais Hotel de Charme
Petit Palais Hotel de Charme (Lombardia)
Mari del Sud Resort
Mari del Sud Resort (Sicilia)
Relais Blu Belvedere
Relais Blu Belvedere (Campania)
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso (Abruzzo)
La Posta Vecchia
La Posta Vecchia (Lazio)
TownHouse 33 Milano
TownHouse 33 Milano (Lombardia)
Il Pellicano
Il Pellicano (Toscana)
Masseria San Domenico
Masseria San Domenico (Puglia)
La Peschiera
La Peschiera (Puglia)
1711 Ti Sana Detox Retreat and Spa
1711 Ti Sana Detox Retreat and Spa (Lombardia)
La Villa del Mare
La Villa del Mare (Sardinia)
Palazzo Seneca Maison and Gourmet
Palazzo Seneca Maison and Gourmet (Umbria)
Colonna Pevero Hotel
Colonna Pevero Hotel (Sardinia)
Le Capase Resort Salento
Le Capase Resort Salento (Puglia)
Del Golfo
Del Golfo (Toscana)
Gran Melia Rome
Gran Melia Rome (Lazio)
Hotel Pitrizza
Hotel Pitrizza (Sardinia)
Hotel Metropole
Hotel Metropole (Sicilia)
Tenuta Centoporte
Tenuta Centoporte (Puglia)

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