Category: Lifestyle
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How to see Capri by boat: tours around the island, the Faraglioni and the Blue Grotto, kayaking into sea caves, Anacapri and Monte Solaro, ferries from Naples and Sorrento, and whether to stay overnight.
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Plan a private boat day or island hop in the Egadi: Trapani, Marsala and Favignana departures, routes, marine reserve rules, winds and hotels near the harbours.
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Four wine tours from Florence compared: two afternoon tours in Chianti, a full day in Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano with Brunello and Vino Nobile tastings, and a day trip to Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa with lunch at a winery.
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Aeolian Islands by private boat: harbours, Panarea and Stromboli routes, Salina and Lipari coves, 2026 rules, boat types, best months and where to stay nearby.
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How to see Lake Como from the water: public ferry, shared boat tours, day trips from Milan, licence-free self-drive boats, private skippered boats and classic wooden runabouts compared, with typical prices and tips.
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How to visit Mount Etna for wine: what makes Etna Rosso and Etna Bianco different, which slope to taste on, and how to choose between a combined volcano and winery tour, a tour from Taormina or visiting wineries on your own.
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A guide to boat tours from Syracuse and Ortigia: the classic loop around the island and its sea caves, private aperitivo tours, sunset cruises to the Pillirina and snorkelling in the Plemmirio reserve, with prices and departure points.
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A guide to Sicilian wine: Etna’s volcanic reds and whites, Nero d’Avola and Cerasuolo di Vittoria, the revival of Marsala, Passito di Pantelleria and Malvasia, plus how to visit wineries and book tastings.
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The best boat tours in Taormina: coast cruises from Giardini Naxos, swimming at Isola Bella, the Blue Grotto, sunset dolphin tours with an aperitif and private boats, plus practical tips and how to combine your trip.
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The practical side of a trip to Italy: airport transfers, when to hire a car and what to know about ZTL zones and tolls, eSIMs, tickets to book ahead, EU flight delay compensation and luggage storage.