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13 Aug 09
Enjoy some racing action on an Umbria villa holiday
The Umbria region of Italy is great for a peaceful holiday but car racing fans will also find something to suit their tastes this summer.From [more]..>
The Umbria region of Italy is great for a peaceful holiday but car racing fans will also find something to suit their tastes this summer.From [more]..>
30 Jul 09
Classical music comes to Perugia
From September 12th to 25th, the Sagra Musicale Umbra will be taking place in the city, filling the air with some exciting sounds.The event is [more]..>
From September 12th to 25th, the Sagra Musicale Umbra will be taking place in the city, filling the air with some exciting sounds.The event is [more]..>
24 Jul 09
Umbria 'perfect for relaxation and regeneration'
An article for Umbria Online states that the Italian region is great for those who want to "retune their physical and mental wellbeing" and get [more]..>
An article for Umbria Online states that the Italian region is great for those who want to "retune their physical and mental wellbeing" and get [more]..>
14 Jul 09
Southern Umbria offers scenic gems
In an article for the Telegraph, Tim Jepson said northern Umbria is well known among tourists thanks to its "dulcet coronet of hill towns".However, he [more]..>
In an article for the Telegraph, Tim Jepson said northern Umbria is well known among tourists thanks to its "dulcet coronet of hill towns".However, he [more]..>
3 Jul 09
Go to chocolate heaven on an Umbria villa holiday
Held in Perugia from October 16th to 25th, the event celebrates all things chocolate, with chocolatiers from across the continent gathering to showcase their produce.Over [more]..>
Held in Perugia from October 16th to 25th, the event celebrates all things chocolate, with chocolatiers from across the continent gathering to showcase their produce.Over [more]..>
29 Jun 09
Visit 'beautiful' Assisi on an Umbria villa holiday
In her Louice Minds the Gap blog on the Swedish website the Local, the writer explained that Assisi is situated about an hour away from [more]..>
In her Louice Minds the Gap blog on the Swedish website the Local, the writer explained that Assisi is situated about an hour away from [more]..>
24 Jun 09
Join the Benedictine Celebrations on an Umbria villa holiday
According to What's on When, the event takes place on July 10th and 11th at the Piazza San Benedetto in Norcia.Parades and jousting contests will [more]..>
According to What's on When, the event takes place on July 10th and 11th at the Piazza San Benedetto in Norcia.Parades and jousting contests will [more]..>
19 Jun 09
Enjoy food heaven on an Umbria villa holiday
In an article for the Columbia Daily Tribune, Marcia Vanderlip said she enjoyed eating out and cooking in while on holiday in Umbria.Those who rent [more]..>
In an article for the Columbia Daily Tribune, Marcia Vanderlip said she enjoyed eating out and cooking in while on holiday in Umbria.Those who rent [more]..>
5 Jun 09
Want to jazz up an Umbria villa holiday?
Umbria Jazz takes place between July 10th and 19th and people renting a villa in the region could visit for just one day or see [more]..>
Umbria Jazz takes place between July 10th and 19th and people renting a villa in the region could visit for just one day or see [more]..>
2 Jun 09
Why gnot visit the Gnocchi Festival on a villa holiday
Those who are visiting Italy in June of this year could mark a date in their holiday dairy for the Gnocchi Festival in Ponte della [more]..>
Those who are visiting Italy in June of this year could mark a date in their holiday dairy for the Gnocchi Festival in Ponte della [more]..>
27 May 09
Excellentia Umbria holiday on the cards
Perugia will play host to the latest edition of the Excellentia review of Italian passito and dessert wines – and you could be there. According [more]..>
Perugia will play host to the latest edition of the Excellentia review of Italian passito and dessert wines – and you could be there. According [more]..>
14 May 09
Visit Italy's 'verdant heart' on an Umbria holiday
According to Hello Magazine, Umbria attracts a celebrity following and its abundantly green countryside is the biggest attraction to those who travel there. The publication [more]..>
According to Hello Magazine, Umbria attracts a celebrity following and its abundantly green countryside is the biggest attraction to those who travel there. The publication [more]..>
1 May 09
Piano Festival arrives in Umbria
According to Perugia Online, the event kicked off on April 17th and will run until May 3rd.The news provider says it combines "innovation and tradition", [more]..>
According to Perugia Online, the event kicked off on April 17th and will run until May 3rd.The news provider says it combines "innovation and tradition", [more]..>
24 Apr 09
See the works of Alberto Burri on an Umbria holiday
The Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria will be showcasing his paintings until July 26th - and a visit could offer the ideal day trip out for Umbria [more]..>
The Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria will be showcasing his paintings until July 26th - and a visit could offer the ideal day trip out for Umbria [more]..>
23 Apr 09
An Umbria holiday is 'joust the way to relax'
From April 23rd to May 10th, Narni will host the event that sees challengers charging horses at a dummy in an attempt to relieve a [more]..>
From April 23rd to May 10th, Narni will host the event that sees challengers charging horses at a dummy in an attempt to relieve a [more]..>
16 Apr 09
Umbria is home to 'one of the world's most remarkable places'
Travel writer Tim Jepson believes that Piano Grande is one of the world's most remarkable places and he urges holiday makers to explore its natural [more]..>
Travel writer Tim Jepson believes that Piano Grande is one of the world's most remarkable places and he urges holiday makers to explore its natural [more]..>
7 Apr 09
Why not try Easter in Assisi?
According to Perugia Online, the traditional Good Friday procession will take place on April 10th and take in a whole host of marvellous monasteries along [more]..>
According to Perugia Online, the traditional Good Friday procession will take place on April 10th and take in a whole host of marvellous monasteries along [more]..>
24 Mar 09
Why not visit Perugia at Easter?
One of the highlights of the Eater period could be the Desolata Ritual of the Filippini Fathers on April 3rd at the new church of [more]..>
One of the highlights of the Eater period could be the Desolata Ritual of the Filippini Fathers on April 3rd at the new church of [more]..>
11 Mar 09
'Colourful Umbria holiday' is on the cards in May
The show takes place between May 29th and May 31st - in what could be two days of fun and flower power. Perugia Online says [more]..>
The show takes place between May 29th and May 31st - in what could be two days of fun and flower power. Perugia Online says [more]..>
4 Mar 09
'History in abundance' in Todi
Between April 10th and April 19th, the long-running Todi antiques fair takes place right in the centre of the town's medieval centre, according to Perugia [more]..>
Between April 10th and April 19th, the long-running Todi antiques fair takes place right in the centre of the town's medieval centre, according to Perugia [more]..>
24 Feb 09
Visit the Flower Film Festival on an Umbria villa holiday
Between July 1st and July 5th, the Flower Film Festival brings its own unique brand of festivities to Assissi.According to Perugia Online, the festival is [more]..>
Between July 1st and July 5th, the Flower Film Festival brings its own unique brand of festivities to Assissi.According to Perugia Online, the festival is [more]..>
24 Feb 09
'Peace, parks and picnics' on an Umbria villa holiday
According to About.com, the medieval hill town of Orvieto is a "delightful" place to visit and those who like walking holidays and a picnic in [more]..>
According to About.com, the medieval hill town of Orvieto is a "delightful" place to visit and those who like walking holidays and a picnic in [more]..>
28 Jan 09
'Hark back to your youth' with an Umbria holiday
The museum in Perugia is dedicated solely to toys that have been donated to the Zanetti collection, according to Perugia Online. For parents it could [more]..>
The museum in Perugia is dedicated solely to toys that have been donated to the Zanetti collection, according to Perugia Online. For parents it could [more]..>
21 Jan 09
See the 'painted Umbria sky'
Between April 30th and May 3rd, the international kite festival - Coloriamo i Cieli - opens on the shores of Lake Trasimeno, according to Whatsonwhen. [more]..>
Between April 30th and May 3rd, the international kite festival - Coloriamo i Cieli - opens on the shores of Lake Trasimeno, according to Whatsonwhen. [more]..>
13 Jan 09
Enjoy a 'heady' Umbria holiday at the rocky pyramid of Roccaporena
According to Perugia Online, the annual Festa delle Rose e delle Rite on June 22nd is the perfect time to discover the little area's impressive [more]..>
According to Perugia Online, the annual Festa delle Rose e delle Rite on June 22nd is the perfect time to discover the little area's impressive [more]..>
7 Jan 09
'Vacation for less' on an Umbria villa holiday
Jeremy Gates of the Northern Echo suggests that it is not all doom and gloom for those who are seeking to holiday next year and [more]..>
Jeremy Gates of the Northern Echo suggests that it is not all doom and gloom for those who are seeking to holiday next year and [more]..>
6 Jan 09
Look out for the Ides of May on an Umbria holiday
The Calendimaggio festival is celebrated on the first Thursday, Friday and Saturday of May every year in Assisi, during which the entire town is reported [more]..>
The Calendimaggio festival is celebrated on the first Thursday, Friday and Saturday of May every year in Assisi, during which the entire town is reported [more]..>
20 Dec 08
Visit an 'incomplete beauty' on an Umbria villa holiday
The church's first stone was reportedly laid in 1345. Building continued until at least 1587 and was never completed, as can be seen by the [more]..>
The church's first stone was reportedly laid in 1345. Building continued until at least 1587 and was never completed, as can be seen by the [more]..>
16 Dec 08
All roads lead to Rome on an Umbria villa holiday
Holiday makers who choose to stay in a villa in Orvieto, one the most ancient cities in Italy, could have a treat in store for [more]..>
Holiday makers who choose to stay in a villa in Orvieto, one the most ancient cities in Italy, could have a treat in store for [more]..>
10 Dec 08
Assisi is a sight for sore eyes
Assisi is a peaceful town but boasts a rich heritage and could be a must for anyone with an interest in religious heritage.Although you do [more]..>
Assisi is a peaceful town but boasts a rich heritage and could be a must for anyone with an interest in religious heritage.Although you do [more]..>
28 Nov 08
Locals celebrate a miracle in the region of Umbria
One of the most prominent of these is the Corpus Domini which takes place every May in Orvieto, when more than 400 people in brightly [more]..>
One of the most prominent of these is the Corpus Domini which takes place every May in Orvieto, when more than 400 people in brightly [more]..>
13 Nov 08
Fall in love with the Marmore falls
Bella Umbria describes the falls as "an absolute must" for everyone who visits the region and anyone who has visited could find it hard to [more]..>
Bella Umbria describes the falls as "an absolute must" for everyone who visits the region and anyone who has visited could find it hard to [more]..>
31 Oct 08
Literary lovers gather in Umbria
For the last 14 years the regional capital of Umbria has hosted the Umbria Libri, a celebration of the art that is the book. According [more]..>
For the last 14 years the regional capital of Umbria has hosted the Umbria Libri, a celebration of the art that is the book. According [more]..>
7 Oct 08
Chocoholics to holiday in Umbria
The Eurochocolate festival of Perugia 2008 will commence on October 19th and run until October 26th while close to one million people will visit the [more]..>
The Eurochocolate festival of Perugia 2008 will commence on October 19th and run until October 26th while close to one million people will visit the [more]..>
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