Welcome to the Essential Italy blog. Here we'll be posting travel tips, articles on places of interest, food and wine and cultural news from mainland Italy, Sicily and Sardinia. There will also be in-depth features on selected properties to help you find the perfect holiday accommodation – be it a family villa high in the Tuscan hills, a chic apartment in Cortona or the perfect beach hotel in Sardinia. Essential Italy
Sarah writes: It’s carnival time once again – how the Italians love to get dressed up and party! The sun shone in Palau (Sardinia) for everyone and a good time was had by all. Here are some of my favourite photos.