International content in Italy

Italy has quietly done very well in TripAdvisor’s 2026 ranking of the best beaches in the world. Three Italian beaches made it into the global top 25, putting the country just behind Greece in total entries.

Italy has once again earned a place near the top of TripAdvisor’s 2026 Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best for destinations.

Rome is cementing its position among Europe’s top luxury residential capitals.

When people talk about Italy’s most beautiful mountain towns, they’re usually picturing snow-capped peaks, stone houses and those emerald-green valleys.

The Italian Capital of Culture 2028 has not yet been announced, but the path towards the final decision is well underway. Ten shortlisted cities will compete for the title by presenting their cultural projects to the ministerial committee.

Italy isn’t just frescoed ceilings and sunbaked piazzas — slip beyond the olde worlde city walls and an entirely different world opens up. Snow-dusted peaks, emerald-green forests and cliffside paths unfurl across a country that feels, at times, wonderfully untamed.

Can you negotiate house prices in Italy? Yes — and in 2026, it’s still a common part of the buying process.

When people search for the best places to visit in southern Italy, they’re usually picturing cliffside villages and turquoise water.

Italy will always be one of Europe’s great city‑break destinations — but the way people explore it is changing.In 2026, travellers are increasingly looking beyond the obvious icons, choosing smaller cities and coastal towns that feel atmospheric, walkable, and deeply Italian, even on a short stay.Fr

When people search for Italy's most beautiful towns, they’re often talking about I Borghi più belli d’Italia — an official association that recognises small historic villages across the country. This isn’t a glossy travel ranking or a social media trend.

Cheap houses for sale in Italy by the sea don’t usually sit in glossy resort towns or right on the beach, and that’s part of the trade‑off.

For many Britons, retiring to Italy from the UK after Brexit is an appealing idea, offering culture, cuisine, strong communities and a climate well suited to later life.

Valentine’s Day is celebrated worldwide on 14th February, and Italy is no exception. Known locally as San Valentino, this holiday is also called la festa degli innamorati — the day of lovers.

Some of Italy’s most romantic places don’t announce themselves loudly, even around Valentine’s Day, when attention gravitates towards the obvious names.

Italy still has a surprising amount of property under €100,000, largely thanks to depopulation, inheritance sales and slow-moving local markets.

What makes Italy stand out around Valentine's Day is the variety of ways that romance plays out in the country. Cities feel cinematic and lived‑in, coastal areas lean into simplicity and movement, and places shaped by time rather than tourism tend to leave the deepest impression.

Italy is famous for its rich culture, delicious food, and relaxed way of life. It’s no surprise that more and more EU citizens are considering retiring there.

Italy works well for romantic getaways for couples because it lends itself to slowing down.

The Aeolian Islands sit off the northern coast of Sicily, scattered across the Tyrrhenian Sea like a chain of volcanic stepping stones.

Valentino Garavani, who passed away recently, was more than a designer — he was the “Emperor of Fashion,” a creator of beauty and elegance whose influence spanned the globe.

A tourist tax, often referred to as a city tax, is a small fee levied by municipalities on visitors staying in paid accommodation.

Private islands in Italy sound wildly extravagant, but a handful do quietly pop up on the market now and again. Most are steeped in history, come with planning strings attached, and are far more about stewardship than flashy luxury.

Some runs are every skier’s dream – and the Gran Pista of Valtournenche, also known as Reine Blanche, is one of them. Nestled in the Cervino Ski Paradise area, it finishes at Plan de la Glaea and holds the title of Italy’s longest piste.

Venice during Carnival is a bit like walking onto a film set: masks everywhere, music echoing off the canals, and something happening in every square.

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