Buongiorno Italy readers! 

Ok you want to come to Italy but don't know how to start planning? We've all been there which is why we asked boutique trip planner’s Salt & Wind for their top tips on how to get the most out of any dolce vita holiday. 

A heavenly stretch of coast where the beaches of Costa Smeralda, Porto Torres or Stintino are never far away. Here's where you should go this summer in Italy!

Bluebird Heartmade's bow ties are entirely handmade in Italy with the finest cotton mix, perfect for formal occasions but also just if you just want to give your casual wardrobe a sophisticated touch.

Sardinia is a fantastic holiday destination for anyone to visit but especially those with a family. 

Where are the most beautiful beaches in Italy? Here’s what the annual Touring Club / Legambiente 2019 guide says to help you plan your beach vacation in Italy, with particular attention to sea cleanliness, environmental awareness and quality of services.  

Imagine you’re sitting in a beautiful rooftop bar in Italy, and you want to ask the waiter ‘Do you have any dry white wine?’ or ‘Could I have some crisps with my wine?’. Well after this language lesson, you’ll know how!

All hail Emilia-Romagna! Our recipe of the week is Pinza Bolognese, a jam-filled specialty from Bologna.

From the spot where Rome was founded to the sumptuous residences of Roman emperors, from new openings to 3D-installations, the Palatine Hill offers an exciting glimpse into the history of ancient Rome.

Today we're doing an art "deep dive" into one of the most famous works of Etruscan art discussing the Sarcophagus of the Spouses, or the sarcofago degli sposi, discovered in 1881, and now visible in one of Rome most underrated museums: Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia!

Learn Italian with us every week as we give you new lessons on a wide range of topics. Today's topic focuses on irregular present tense verbs. We share how to use the verb ‘dire’ in Italian. 

Our #propertyoftheweek is this extraordinary estate in an “intimate and secret” valley west of the charming village of San Pantaleo, in Olbia, north Sardinia. It is located not far from the island's glittery Costa Smeralda but feels a world away!

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend from Georgette, your editor, and the Italy Magazine team.