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Sorrento, Monastery Stays

Short notice? No worries!

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 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 Ideas, Travel Inspiration
Florence, Monastery Stays

Learn about the wine windows of Florence!

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 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 Ideas
Paestum, Monastery Stays

5 top day trip destinations in Italy – Part 3

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Monastery Stays

Italy is perfectly set up for travellers to visit different towns in a day. While basing yourself in a larger city, take advantage of Italy’s exceptional train network and compact size to explore a nearby area, without the need to pack your bags! Continue reading 5 top day trip destinations in Italy – Part 3

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Treviso, Monastery Stays

5 top day trip destinations in Italy – Part 2

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 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 Ideas
Lucca, Monastery Stays

5 top day trip destinations in Italy

August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 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

Inspiration, Travel Ideas
San Gimignano, Monastery Stays

The path less travelled

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 Monastery Stays

As countries begin to open their borders across Europe, travellers have the opportunity to experience Italy again. While you might be eager to experience all the sights of Rome, Florence or Venice, why not consider a stay in one the many ‘out of the way’ locations Italy has to offer? Continue reading The path less travelled

Travel Ideas
Florence skyline

Big cities, smaller crowds

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 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

Travel Ideas, Travel Inspiration
St. Peter's Basilica

Keeping safe on your next trip abroad

July 16, 2020August 12, 2020 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

Inspiration, Travel Ideas, Travel Inspiration
Ca' Rezzonico

Venice from home – Ca’ Rezzonico

June 5, 2020October 29, 2020 Monastery Stays

Tour an underrated palace in stunning Venice When visiting Venice, most tourists flock to St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace or the island of Murano, there are however many other attractions in Venice waiting to be discovered. While plenty of … Continue reading Venice from home – Ca’ Rezzonico

Travel Ideas
Siena, Tuscany

Visit the medieval wonderland of Siena

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 Monastery Stays

Siena is universally known for its history, art, gorgeous landscape and proud culture and heritage. The historic centre of Siena was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995, cementing its position as a must-see destination for tourists travelling to Italy. Continue reading Visit the medieval wonderland of Siena

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