Property in Italy is perhaps one of the best-known destinations for winter sports enthusiasts. With its proximity to Mont Blanc and the Alps, the north of the country is famous the world over for its resorts, making it a desirable location for a break of any duration. Italy, of course, is one of Europe's most [...]
Finding work in Italy is not as easy as you would think. Italians have a hard enough time finding work, let alone a foreigner who arrives without friends or family to help him find work through the grapevine. A lot of work seems to be found in exactly this way: an uncle, or a friend [...]
Property in Italy's unique water city of Venice could be restored by asking visitors to contribute towards the cost of the work, it has been revealed.A chip-in approach to tourist taxation could see those who arrive into the distinctive location to contribute as little as €1 (88p) to the restoration efforts.Reports in the Daily Telegraph [...]
The changing exchange rates over the past year may have made property in Italy a more affordable destination than property in Switzerland for skiers.David Swann, currency strategist at foreign exchange specialist Travelex, explains that the pound has strengthened against the euro, but lost ground compared with the Swiss franc."For those keen to hit the slopes, [...]
Property in Italy could be among the eurozone destinations where skiers can find value for money in a stronger exchange rate environment for the pound.Betony Garner, spokeswoman for the Ski Club of Great Britain, says Italy is "high up there" both in terms of affordability and literally in terms of its altitude.In the case of [...]
A gastronomic delight of wine and chestnuts awaits people who head to property in Italy's Puglia region this autumn.From November 6th to 8th, Bacco nelle Gnostre, the festival of young wines and roast chestnuts, is scheduled to take place in Noci.However, chestnuts are not the only food on the menu in honour of the event, [...]
Property in Italy's ski resorts may be reached from London Luton Airport with easyJet flights scheduled to Turin for the winter months.The 2006 Winter Olympics host city is one area where property in Italy can suit the needs of skiing enthusiasts.Reaching it during the coming winter could be easier with the airport's confirmation that it [...]
People who head to property in Italy for four months of food heaven could follow in the footsteps of Julia Roberts.In her upcoming movie Eat, Pray, Love, the Hollywood actress spends a third of a year in property in Italy.Tour operator World Expeditions reports her discovery of "the true pleasure of nourishment" and suggests a [...]
Britons unhappy in their current career may want to consider spending a year in property in Italy and reskilling themselves for a different job.While gap years may traditionally be associated with students taking 12 months' holiday before starting university, this image is not the full story.Adam Pembrey, marketing manager at overseas expeditions arranger Gapforce, explains [...]
With the colder months fast approaching, people planning to spend Christmas in property in Italy might be considering booking their flights if they have not already done so.Low-cost airline operator Ryanair claims that flights to property in Italy, Germany and Poland in time for the festive season are selling fast.Other destinations proving popular include the [...]