http://www.icastelli.net/blog/travel-blog.html Travel Blog: Events, News, Travel and Itineraries by icastelli.net it 2011 icastelli.net Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:26:05 icastelli.net http://www.icastelli.net/files/logo-castelli.gif http://www.icastelli.net Travel Blog: Events, News, Travel and Itineraries by icastelli.net http://www.icastelli.net/blog/the_most_exclusive_golf_clubs_in_apulia_43_eng.htmlSet in typical Mediterranean countryside - a rural setting where you can go along flower paths, in the fragrance of the kitchen garden or the olive oil mill – is , a ‘relais’ surrounded by a vast estate in the Apulia countryside. This is a 5-star luxury Hotel Resort which manages to blend elegance with all comforts, luxurious surroundings together with the...Tony LandoorWed, 10 Aug 2011 01:00:00 +0200 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/holiday_in_the_lakes_region_42_eng.htmlIf you want to choose really beautiful places for your holidays, you can opt for the Lakes region which includes , and many others.  In this picturesque area, you will be astonished by the extraordinary glimpses in the stillness of the lakes, relish typical local dishes including fish such as rock bass, common bleak, trout, char, tench, carp, northern pike and vendace, whilst sipping good wine and enjoying magnificent...julia D.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/originality_simplicity_and_beauty_the_masserie_manor_farms_in_puglia._41_eng.htmlAmong the beaches and the majestic Puglia rock formations, near the ‘’ (cylindrical homes with cone roofs) of , the countryside around the , the art city of , the grottoes, the white city of , , the stone formations of , , the...julia D.Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/beauty_and_entertainment_vacation_on_lake_garda_40_eng.htmlFew areas offer as much as that of : “The Lake is an intense azure colour, reddening and as clear as a jewel” were the words of Lawrence and like him, many other artists and writers have been enchanted by its beauty, the most well-known being d’who settled at Gardone Riviera in 1921, in the then “Villa Cargnacco”, transformed later by the same prophetic poet into the Vittoriale...julia D.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/golf_destination_england_among_the_most_exclusive_golf_club_39_eng.htmlExtending for 365 acres in the Cotswolds park and adjoining the beautiful village  of , the -(par 72), is The and .  This is one of the most fascinating places...julia D.Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:00:00 +0200 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/val_di_noto_the_cities_of_art_in_baroque_sicily_38_eng.htmlAn “” or a syllogism of inconsistent logic; the origins of the word “” are uncertain yet could come either from the French “” or from the philosophic terminology used in medieval schooling.  However, it is the outstanding fruit of human genius, something creative which arouses amazement, such as we can pleasantly admire...julia D.Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:00:00 +0200 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/altafiumara_resort__spa_art_legend_and_nature_at_the_most_prestigious_castle_on_the_viola_coast_37_eng.htmlSituated in the fantastic of the of and , and in a favourable position for its closeness to and - characterized by the splendid imagery of the , is the ...julia D.Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:00:00 +0200 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/eremo_della_giubiliana_exclusive_charm_hotel_in_the_heart_of_val_di_noto._36_eng.htmlFor those who want to give themselves a truly , for those who do not want to miss the flavours, the fragrances, or the panoramic views of the and , we advise you to choose a stay at , the only...julia D.Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:00:00 +0200 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/history_peace_and_wellbeing_at_montignano_castle_relais__spa_in_the_heart_of_umbria_35_eng.htmlLess than an hour from the majestic , to reach , , , , , and . A really...julia D.Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:00:00 +0200 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/golf_destination_scotland_among_the_most_exclusive_golf_club_34_eng.htmlIf you love golf, then you should not miss the in , at one of the most – , the 138th Open Championship is being played from 16-19 July 2009. At this...julia D.Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:00:00 +0200 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/centenary_of_the_futurist_manifestation_astrazioni_exhibition_at_the_correr_musem_venice_33_eng.htmlIn the same vein as the great cultural event entitled Futurismolocanda 100 by Ester Coen and supported by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Cultural Activity, for the cenenary of the Futurist by , we propose the visiting of another 3 exhibitions with the same theme.  Today, we want to tell you about the one in after the preceding article about the exhibition...julia D.Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:00:00 +0200 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/saatchi_gallery_of_london__abstract_america__new_painting_and_sculpture_32_eng.htmlAfter which was a success with 400,000 visitors and , the of London is focusing its attention on new American artists.  The exhibition goes on until the 13th September, bringing to international attention the new works of 32 American artists, characterized by originality and ingenuity of...julia D.Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:00:00 +0200 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/a_luxury_castle_in_chianti_castello_del_nero_hotel__spa_31_eng.htmlYou will not lack anything if you decide to spend your holidays at , in a wonderful natural environment, a surrounded by vineyards and olive groves on the rolling hills of with enchanting sunsets and the delicate...julia D.Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:00:00 +0200 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/shalai_resort_the_new_charm_hotel_at_the_foot_of_etna_30_eng.htmlAt the foot of the majestic Sicilian volcano, , is a hotel which blends the richness of the nature of the place with the richness of its style and furnishing.Surrounded by a warm and intimate , you can dream in an -, filled with all...julia D.Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0200 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/isola_bella_of_taormina_the_new_resort_with_views_la_plage_resort_29_eng.htmlSituated in a real corner of , one of the most beautiful beaches in the , with a , because it is surrounded by a secular pinewood, and facing towards “Isola Bella” of Taormina, is in a privileged...julia D.Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0200 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/destination_marrakesh_la_sultana__spa_boutique_htel_28_eng.html never ceases to seduce lovers of elegance and luxury.  Among marble, antique furniture and objects, paintings, carpets and refined fabrics you can enjoy typical flavours of its spicy dishes and the fragrances of its markets rich in roses, jasmine, mint, kohl, pieces of amber, lily of the valley and also almonds, hazelnuts,...julia D.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0200 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/falconara_charming_house__resort_between_castle_and_sea_on_the_southeastern_coast_of_sicily_27_eng.htmlBetween Agrigento and the sea of Ragusa, the is set around .  The areas adjacent to the evocative medieval castle - built in the Norman era to oppose the Moors invasion – have been converted into this elegant Resort.  Belonging to...julia D.Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0200 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/taormina_el_jebel_hotel_5l_26_eng.htmlThe “”, , never ceases to amaze with regard to style and novelty.  Its evocative streets are always full of visitors who admire its art, its architecture and the quality of shopping.  The fascination of the scenery, of its panoramic views of the sea, of its history attract even the most demanding visitors, who can now find a suitable welcome at the ...julia D.Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0200 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/vacation_in_the_luxurious_and_ancient_dammusi_of_pantelleria_zubebi_resort_25_eng.htmlYou enjoy most holidays in places which are rich in history and signs which testimony the splendour of preceding eras and past civilisations.  The is in an area of 2.5 hectares among the hills which overlook ...julia D.Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0200 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/an_ancient_villa_is_transformed_into_a_charming_resort__donna_carmela_in_carruba_di_riposto_24_eng.htmlWould you like to stay in a villa surrounded by immense , and , just a few minutes from the and the liveliest tourist and cultural places that offers, with the most active in Europe in the background?From today, it is possible if you stay at the new ...julia D.Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0200 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/centenary_of_the_futurist_manifesto_exhibition_at_the_mart_di_trento_and_rovereto_23_eng.html, on which founded the futurist movement in Paris on 20th February 1909, is the occasion for a great cultural event entitled organized by Ester Cohen and supported by the Ministero per I Beni e le Attività Culturali.  With three exhibitions in three important Italian cultural centres, it gives an unpublished review of Futurism. The three chosen cities,...julia D.Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:00:00 +0200 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/canova_the_classic_ideal_between_sculpture_and_painting_22_eng.htmlNot since the famous Venice exhibition of 1992 has the wonderful art of Canova been collected together… to amaze and leave whoever sees it breath-taken.  And now, at Forlì 17 years later, the beautiful works of Canova return to the scene at the San Domenico Museums with a remarkable exhibition:  ...Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/_not_only_skiing_but_also_relaxation_and_appeal_in_the_aosta_valley_21_eng.htmlThe Valley D’Aosta has a lot of new sporting and other activities for lovers of snow and the mountains during the 2009 season.  An inviting programme open to all:  old and young, sporting and amateurs alike.The international nature of this magnificent region and its most famous skiing resorts, such as Breuil, Cervinia, Valtournenche, la Thuile, Courmayeur, Monterosaski and Pila, offers to tourists and holidaymakers completely renewed ski facilities, enlarged ski...Tony LandoorFri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/london_british_museum_babylon_myth_and_reality_20_eng.htmlBabylon, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world with its hanging gardens, is the theme of an extraordinary exhibition at the British Museum in London until 15th March: In Sumerian language, Babylon means “Gateway to God” and was an ancient Mesopotamian city, situated on the Euphrates river, whose ruins are today around the city of Al Hillah in Iraq, about 80km south of Baghdad.  It was the...Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/syracuse_hidden_museums._collections_and_archaeological_artefacts..._19_eng.htmlThe exhibition: will be held from Saturday 13th December 2008 at Castello Maniace in Syracuse.  This cultural event allows you to visit not only some of the archaeological finds discovered by recent digs in Sicily but, above all, to admire the wonders of one of the symbols of Syracuse and of all Suebi architecture:  the Castello Svevo, improperly...Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/syracuse_santa_lucia_e_caravaggio_18_eng.htmlSyracuse, crossroads of peoples, travellers and artists, has been giving, for over a year, the opportunity to admire one of the most beautiful masterpieces by Michelangelo Merisi, called  Caravaggio:  Exactly 400 years have passed since was in Syracuse, escaping from Malta and guest of his friend, Mario Minniti, and right here, in Syracuse, the Milan artist painted this wonderful altar...Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/syracuse_the_annunciazione_the_annunciation_by_antonello_da_messina_in_sicily_17_eng.htmlnever stops amazing the traveller because of its unrivalled beauty, both for those architectural jewels which form and for its wonderful art which each individual building has inside it.  And, since a few weeks ago, one of the most extraordinary works of art: “” (“The Annunciation”) by...Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/ceramics_baroque_and_castles_at_la_bisbal_dempord_in_north_catalonia_16_eng.htmlDo you know ?  It is noted above all for its .  is one of the most important towns in , near the city of .  Perhaps you have been to Bisbal for the (“Major Festival”) on 17th...julia D.Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/treviso_canaletto_venice_and_its_splendours_until_5th_april_2009_15_eng.html2009 in will be the : The exhibition will be held until 5th April.  For this special occasion, works of art coming from 13 countries, from the most important museums in the world, will focus their attention on one of the most spectacular artistic phenomena of the , through the works of...julia D.Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/marrakech_morocco_the_riads_with_sun_and_relaxation_14_eng.htmlIt seems impossible that you have never been to , and if you have still not been there, then think about this destination for your next holiday, otherwise it is always lovely to return there.  The beauty of this imperial city will conquer you.  Its populous streets, full of craft objects, are the paradise of merchants.Always being disputed over by...julia D.Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/week_in_trentinodolomites_skiing_taste_and_wellness_13_eng.htmlKnown as the pearl of the in Trentino, is perhaps the skiing destination which offers the most.  Apart from its worldly , it is its which makes it an extraordinary place.  It is in the middle of countryside which if full of lakes, streams, larch trees and...julia D.Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/elegant_welcome_to_the_alps_12_eng.htmlFor a regenerative holiday that restores body and mind, we can advise the favourite destinations of not only skiers and hikers: the Alpine peaks.  Indeed, the natural resources of our country relieve ourselves of the stress of chaotic cities and also feel, even for a brief week immersed among nature, the pureness of the mountain, breathing clean air in the type of countryside you see in glossy magazines.Among the ,...julia D.Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/trentino_alto_adige_land_of_castles_11_eng.htmlIf you want to travel among history, among Gothic chapels, renaissance frescoes, medieval architecture, then you should consider going to which is distinguished, among many other particularities, as a .  Just enter in one of its princely residences or fortresses to feel the echo of distant and timeless memories.  Its aristocratic residences, surrounded by green vegetation and the fragrance of woods, among the...julia D.Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/night_itinerary_for_catania_10_eng.htmlIts worth making a visit to Catania, especially during the holidays.  Catania at night is known for its always new nightlife places, events and , which fill up with people from Catania and other places until the first light of dawn and later.  Then why not discover the itineraries of the , from the trendiest bar to the hot croissants with thousands of different varieties, with...julia D.Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/umbria_jazz_winter_2008_9_eng.html there is the .  6 days of good music, tourism and culture in the fantastic scenario offered by the architecture of one of the most fascinating and historical cities in Umbria.  Important names on the agenda: and many others. ...julia D.Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/christmas_film_festival__serra_del_castello_di_govone__alba_8_eng.htmlContinuing until 6th January is the in Piemonte.  16 films aimed at children have been chosen for the Festival, which is unique in its kind, and also another 16 films chosen for adults.  They are all feature, full-length films, chosen from among the most important and historical cult films which have Christmas and the Christmas festivities as their subject. This second...julia D.Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/christmas_shopping_in_london_7_eng.htmlTime to give presents: !  Here’s where to go to look for the latest things that this can offer more than any other city!  If your first stop is at Oxford Circus station, you have about 300 shops and department stores of .  You will certainly not be bored, spending time in the legendary Selfridges, or...julia D.Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/view_over_grand_canal__palazzo_barbarigo_venice_6_eng.html« I stood in on the ; a palace and a prison on each hand: I saw from out the wave her structures rise As from the stroke of the enchanter’s wand…» with these lines from , confesses being conquered by the magic of the very famous city of...julia D.Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/paris_mantegna_at_the_louvre_gallery_5_eng.htmlOne extra reason this year for spending Christmas or New Year in the capital of art and beauty. From 26 September 2008 to 5 January 2009, there is a monographic exhibition, for the first time in France, dedicated to one of the most important Italian renaissance artists:190 of his precious works of art will be on exhibition in the illustrious temple of art in ...julia D.Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/christmas_and_new_year_in_alsace_castles_4_eng.htmlIf you are looking for a really exclusive place to spend the and the usual destinations bore you or you do not enjoy those that are eccentric or that perplex you, then you could consider the suggestions on our website www.icastelli.net. If you are looking for a holiday with elegance and romanticism and do not want to renounce your love for culture, good wines, , sport, nature and countryside, then ...julia D.Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/towns_with_artistic_nativity_scenes_3_eng.htmlAt Christmas a leitmotif or theme links the towns of yesterday with today – the celebration of the birth of a Child in Bethlehem: in a grotto, two parents who cherished Him, with the warmth of an ox and a donkey, and then the star, the Magi or Wise Men, the shepherds.  A story which not only artists celebrated, and wanted to represent, but also craftsmen, the little creative artists of the district which, , has...julia D.Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/new_year_in_tuscany_castles_2_eng.htmlFor those who have already been and enjoyed a stay in a princely residence, such as in one of the many wonderful , nostalgia can be simply overcome by booking another holiday in one of these enchanting places.  For those who have never been able to escape for a relaxing time in a unique atmosphere, which can transport you into an imaginary world, full of marriage nuptials and knights, courtly love and jousts, heroism and faith, weddings and great events,...julia D.Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.icastelli.net/blog/christmas_markets_bolzano_special_1_eng.htmlWith the Christmas celebrations, you can surround yourself by the magic atmosphere of Advent thanks to the numerous fairs and markets of the Infant Jesus, or as they are called in Germany.  In this period, the small and large towns of Europe host the famous , which offer a cheerful alternative to the usual shopping and fashion of the great commercial centres or the most ‘In’ town shops....julia D.Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100