Lifestyle

Holidays in Italy by train

Holidays in Sardinia: Torreruja hotel and Spa on Isola Rossa

Milan: David Beckham’s shopping binge

Antonio Canova’s plaster cast of Napoleon back on display at the Pinacoteca of Brera, Milan

Bellini and Rossini cocktails for happy hour

Exploring Rome: the botanical gardens

How to make “mozzarella in carrozza”: traditional Naples recipe

Italian castle up for sale near Tortona

Gianfranco Ferre 2010/11 autumn-winter collection

Trento and Rovereto to host major exhibition on Modigliani’s sculptures

Mozzarella: competition to win championship

Dolce&Gabbana; menswear ad campaign a/w 2009-10

Ritratto Barocco or Baroque Portrait on display at the villa d’Este, Rome

Fendi Selleria Hobo shoulder bag

Salvatore Ferragamo 2010/2011 autumn-winter collection

Health spas breath new life and hope into the Abruzzo region

Italian eyewear: Elisia sunglasses by Bulgari

Red or white: Winephoto 2008

Day trips from Milan: Savogno, Val Bregaglia ‘s ghost town

Italian restaurants: “Due Ponti” in Val Trebbia in the Appennine range

Chianti wine: Fattoria Torre a Cona wine tasting in Tuscany

Touring Piedmont: medieval town of Ricetto di Candelo

Naomi Campbell rumoured to get married in Italy

Roberto Cavalli Python peep toe pumps

New year ‘s eve party at Cortanze castle, near Asti