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Virtual Tours, Monastery Stays

Italy from home!

April 8, 2021August 2, 2022 Monastery Stays

Last year, we showed you a series of museums, galleries and attractions across Italy that offered virtual tours. This allowed you to see these monuments from the comfort of your home plus serve as inspiration for your future getaway. Continue reading Italy from home!

City Guides
Florence Travel Guide, Monastery Stays

Dream and Plan – Florence Travel Guide

December 16, 2020February 26, 2021 Monastery Stays

Dream and Plan with Monastery Stays! This Florence travel guide is full of recommendations, tips and helpful information. Continue reading Dream and Plan – Florence Travel Guide

Accommodation Tips
Sorrento, Monastery Stays

Short notice? No worries!

October 22, 2020March 4, 2021 Monastery Stays

Recently, we have noticed a lot of our guests have been booking Stays at short notice. Often with only one or two weeks from booking to arrival, we have been working hard to ensure our guests requirements are met as they prepare for their trip abroad. Continue reading Short notice? No worries!

Travel Inspiration
Florence, Monastery Stays

Learn about the wine windows of Florence!

October 8, 2020March 4, 2021 Monastery Stays

With thousands of years of history, Florence has many secrets. Behind the Renaissance art and architectural masterpieces which fill the city, there are hundreds of stories to be told. Perhaps one of the most relevant for today are the hundreds of wine windows, or buchette del vino, that abound in Florence. Continue reading Learn about the wine windows of Florence!

Travel Inspiration
Treviso, Monastery Stays

5 top day trip destinations in Italy – Part 2

September 10, 2020March 10, 2021 Monastery Stays

Italy is a country full of possibilities. With so much to see and do, sometimes it’s a good idea to base yourself in a major city and explore nearby towns for the day. That way, you get the most out of your time! Continue reading 5 top day trip destinations in Italy – Part 2

Travel Inspiration
Lucca, Monastery Stays

5 top day trip destinations in Italy

August 20, 2020March 10, 2021 Monastery Stays

A day trip is a great way to break up your time in a city. It can be so rewarding to get away from the hustle and bustle of Rome to a small town with a slower pace. Simply jump on a train and head to a new experience for the day. Continue reading 5 top day trip destinations in Italy

Travel Inspiration
Florence skyline

Big cities, smaller crowds

July 30, 2020March 10, 2021 Monastery Stays

There’s no hiding from it – tourist numbers to Italy are undoubtedly down in 2020, for obvious reasons. But as the country recovers from a turbulent few months, attractions are open and the country is showing signs of life. Continue reading Big cities, smaller crowds

Accommodation Tips
St. Peter's Basilica

Keeping safe on your next trip abroad

July 16, 2020March 10, 2021 Monastery Stays

Undoubtedly, the world is a different place to what it was last year. But as countries slowly come out of lockdown and something close to ‘normal’ life resumes, international travel is once again a possibility. Continue reading Keeping safe on your next trip abroad

Accommodation Tips
Grand Canal, Venice

Guest houses are open and waiting for your return!

June 25, 2020March 11, 2021 Monastery Stays

Keeping you safe on your next trip to Italy With Italy beginning to reopen to guests, the hundreds of monasteries we work with are also starting to accept bookings once more. After a long few months, these venues are opening … Continue reading Guest houses are open and waiting for your return!

Travel Inspiration
Palazzo Pitti

Italy reopens! How the country plans to keep you safe

June 10, 2020March 11, 2021 Monastery Stays

As Italy reopens, attractions across the country are starting to open their doors to the public for the first time in a few months. However, as these famous landmarks prepare to welcome you back, they have a responsibility to keep everyone safe. Continue reading Italy reopens! How the country plans to keep you safe

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