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The Venice Carnival: Ten Experiences Not to Be Missed

Hannah Fielding is the author of The Echoes of Love, a romantic novel set in Venice. Hannah knows Venice like the back of her hand and here she gives TripReporter her own recommendations on enjoying the Venice Carnival.

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Best Italian Carnivals

It is Carnival season around the world. A time for fun and festivity from morning to night. There are many to choose from but why not try Italy. Italian carnivals are famous for masks and of course food. So here are our pick of the the best Italian carnivals.

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Andy Mossack stays at Antica Corte Pallavicina Relais to meet legendary culatello chef Massimo. 

Antica Corte Pallavicina Relais. Discover the wonderful world of Culatello.

Andy Mossack stays at Antica Corte Pallavicina Relais to meet legendary culatello chef Massimo.

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Napoleon Art Museum Re-Opens in Venice

Assembled originally by Napoleon, the Accademia Gallery of Venice has now re-opened following extensive refurbishment which includes the addition of thirty new rooms.

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Andy Mossack spends time playing golf in Italy and assessing whether it can match any of the top golfing destinations in Spain and Portugal. A driatic Golf Club

Golf in Italy. Discover ho wonderful Emilia Romagna hits it down the middle.

Andy Mossack spends time playing golf in Italy and assessing whether it can match any of the top golfing destinations in Spain and Portugal.

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Palazzo Manfredi, Rome

In an era when aristocrats rely on visitors to maintain their stately piles, it’s not surprising that an Italian count has turned his palatial offices into a boutique hotel.

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