Experience “the Dance of the Devils”, on Sicily this Easter
08-03-10 by Toni Kay
On from the 28 March to the 4th of April 2010.
Every nation has its eccentric folk customs and to experience the top of Italian ritual strangeness, you really do need to spend Easter in Sicily.
The cosmic battle between good and evil rages across the island, as villages performs real-time Passion plays. At Prizzi, south of Palermo in the picturesque Sicilian interior, the masque begins on Palm Sunday, when Jesus rides into town on horseback. There follows a Last Supper on Holy Thursday followed by a Calvary procession on Good Friday.
On Easter Sunday at 6am is when the real fun starts, the forces of Satan arrive, hideous in their iron masks, and rampage through the streets. A company of angles eventually turns up, to slay they devils in suitable histrionic style. No evil triumph here!
Have a look at The regional Tourist Office of Sicily for information about similar Sicilian plays.
Visit Sorrento For The Early Season Sunshine.
26-02-10 by Toni Kay
Last year Sorrento was visited by thousands of people coming to enjoy this little gem in the bay of Naples, and frankly once you have visited it’s not hard to see why.
Travelling from Naples, Sorrento can be reached easily from Naples and Pompeii, as it lies at the south-eastern end of the Circumvesuviana rail line. If you drive yourself don’t expect to be able to enjoy the view as your eyes will be firmly fixed on the winding road but take comfort in the fact that at least the passengers will be able to enjoy the winding road that outlines the natural scenery off the peninsulas cliffs that makes drive a pleasure if not a bit hair-raising . The scenery has been described by some as the “colourful land, between the sky and the sea of sirens”, and particularly Sorrento captivates tourists by the load, which stays in the stunning Sorrento villas and apartments the area has to offer. The town overlooks the bay of Naples, and is the ideal spot to take in the view of Naples itself as well as, Vesuvius and Capri. Sorrento is the ideal location for reaching the remainder of the Amalfi coast. The local busses have a regular service to Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello etc. For a unique holiday experience why not use the sea metro Metro del mare you can go all the way from Pozzuoli, north of Napoli to Sapri on the Southern Campania border. You can stop off in all the attractive towns on the way to sightsee at you own leisure or simply to have a swim and a cold drink of something nice. This way of travelling is truly idyllic. If you prefer to take the helm yourself it is possible to hire speed boats for the day and travel along the coast stopping off for a swim on the way……. ahh bless.
Rent a villa in The Gulf of Naples and discover the wonderful landscape, or relax yourself in a fantastic villa on the Amalfi Coast or the Sorrento Riviera
Where Else Would You Find An Ice Cream University…
25-01-10 By Toni Kay
Italy is of course responsible for our obsession with pasta, Positano and Prada. However, nothing is more synonymous with Italy than ice cream, and it should be no surprise the first ice cream now has opened in Bologna: “Gelato University” La dolce vita indeed!
Frank Lampard is fit to fly to Italy
23-02-10
Great news for all Chelsea fans! Frank Lampard has now recovered from his virus and it fit to travel to Italy. Mind you this won’t be an Italian holiday but I’m sure he won’t be able to resist a bit of shopping in the fashionable Milan.
Italy - Villa by the sea
20-02-10 By Toni Kay
Look out of you window today and all you see is grey skies, but we all know that it doesn’t have to be like that. Early spring is beautiful in Italy, and what’s more you will have the place pretty much to yourself. Have a look at our collection of Italian villas by the sea Prices start from as little as £470 for one week Sleeps 2
Wanting Luxury? Look no further
16-02-2010 by Toni Kay
Villa Capodimonte is a luxury villa for 12, in the heart of Positano
Stay in luxury in Positano, also know as the pearl of the Amalfi Coast. The villa has enchanting views of the coast, equipped with Spa area and indoor pool and all modern conveniences expected from a luxury villa. Uniquely for the area the villa has parking for three cars with a lift to take you directly to the villa. This 5 star Positano villa is available from £6115 per week.
Bring On The Carnival Season
21-01-2010 by Toni Kay
At the moment the streets of Italy are full of laughter and fun, with kids in their amazing costumes. It is the Carnival season and you need no excuse to have fun. The tradition goes back a long time and does go back to ancient Rome’s Saturnalia, which was a festival where masters and slaves had the opportunity to change places. Nowadays the carnival is linked to Lent as a time to have fun before the days of penitence.
Carnevale Venezia 6-16 February 2010
The Venice festival is the oldest of the Italian festivals. The congregation of masked people began in the 15 century but the tradition can in fact be tracked back as far as to the 14th century. During initial period it was made law that the masks could not be used in the city after dark. The Venice festival attracted lots of foreigners including princes from all over Europe who came to enjoy the wild festivities while spending lots of money. To this day the carnival remains a world famous event.
Carnevale Acireale, The Carnival of Sicily January 30th – February 16th 2010
Know to all as the festival of beautiful and fun and is said to be the most involving and historical festival of the island. The large floats are made of paper-mache and painted in of lively colours taking the form of politicians, animals and fantasy creatures. The floats are illuminated and move around on large platforms making it quite a show.
Villas in Sicily
Carnevale di Diivrea January 13th- January 16th 2010
The medieval town of Ivrea located close to Turin in Piedmont truly comes alive in January. This historic festival commemorates the tyrant who ruled the town with an iron hand during the middle ages. It famously culminates with a battle of oranges leaving a lovely sent of oranges behind. Local food is served for free in the streets, serving up treats like pots if boiled beans with sausages, polenta and pastries.
Villas in Liguria and Piedmont
20 New Apartments in Venice.
20-01-2010 By The Timeaway Team
We are excited to announce, that we have extended our portfolio in Venice with 20 apartments!! To celebrate we have decided to offer of a magnum of champagne to all our clients booking their holiday to Venice prior to the 1st of March 2010.
Apartments in Venice
Get Romantic - think Venice
11-01-2010
There can be little doubt that Venice is the most romantic city on the planet, not even the most cynical person can deny that! The city can at times be overrun by tourist so in order to capture the romantic Venice prepare your trip in advance and you will find the beautiful and pretty canal sides and secret lanes. We would recommend that you explore the backstreets around the Rialto Bridge where you can find plenty of hole-in-the-wall wine bars gives you an insight into the real Venice. In order to get further away from the tourists you should consider one of our many apartments all very centrally located in the centre of Venice and guaranteed to give your holiday an authentic flavour. Please view our apartments in Venice here
What links two famous actresses and John Steinbeck to the Amalfi Coast?
18-12-2009
ByToni Kay
The answer is of course love! Greta Garbo as well as Ingrid Bergman conducted their famous love affairs on the Amalfi coast, and the coast inspired John Steinbeck to write; “Positano” a place that completely captured his heart. Should you fancy a drive of a lifetime and the opportunity to feel the love for yourself then follow the popular Amalfi Coast route follows the shoreline from Sorrento south to Salerno . National Geographic has name The Amalfi Coast and the Sorrento Peninsula one of the chosen drives of a lifetime and also deemed by UNESCO as “an outstanding example of Mediterranean landscape, with exceptional cultural and natural scenic values,” the coast was awarded a coveted spot on the World Heritage list in 1997.