The Leopard, a new series on streaming platform Netflix, is entrancing viewers with its sultry scenes of political and personal upheaval in 1860s Sicily. But alongside the swoon-worthy storylines ...

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A small seaside town in Sicily is offering a weekend escape for two people for just one euro (84p). Siculiana, located on the island's west coast, boasts stunning beaches, breathtaking scenery ...

As Wellington City Council mulls spending more than $11 million to prevent waterfront drownings, locals say it'll be tough to balance cost, safety and aesthetics. A coroner has urged it to install ...

Your next getaway could cost less than the price of a cup of coffee (Picture: Siculiana Turistica) Looking for a Sicilian getaway for less than the price of a coffee? It’s not as unrealistic as ...

Ten couples and families will be selected for the three-day trip, which aims to ‘lure more tourists’ to the area outside of high season Remember the €1 home scheme in Sicily? Well, that same ...

The writer of a new Wales-based crime drama said the series will showcase the country's "beautiful and bleak" landscape. Catherine Tregenna wrote The One That Got Away, which was filmed in south ...

Italy has an incredible variety of islands, each a unique blend of history, nature, food, art, and culture—and at least one ...

Italy is home to some of the most beautiful beaches on the Mediterranean. They’re not exactly well-kept secrets, especially ...

Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the jungle.