Located in the Campania region of southern Italy is the city of Naples , the 3 rd largest city in Italy . The city sits on northern edge of Naples Bay , considered one of the most stunning bays in Italy. The islands of Capri and Ischia are located close to the city as well as the always spectacular Mt. Vesuvius. We have a listed our recommendations below if you’re looking for a nice evening out away from the bar and club scene  Read More →

Leaving maps and guidebooks behind, we’ve entered the Internet era and traveling itself has really changed. Far more conveninent than those big maps or huge guidebooks we were used to brining on vacation, the iPhone, the Blackberry or any other android-compatible smatphone can really make our life easier.  Read More →

Everybody knows that Pizza is one of the most famous things in Naples , but if you really want to try out the top varieties and quality, you must avoid the tourist places. National Geographic has written an article on Pizza sampling with recommendations to the best places to try out.  Read More →

Let yourself go on a trip inspired by “Eat, Pray, Love”. Credit mzarzar. By Jeanenne Tornatore Don’t be surprised if you come bursting out of the theater after seeing ‘ Eat, Pray, Love ’ with a sudden urge to take a solo trip around the world.  Not only are the featured destinations – Italy , India and Bali – some of the most beautiful and culturally-rich places to visit, but heading out on a solo adventure can prove to... 

Tuscany is one of the most beautiful and rich regions in Italy . It is well known for gorgeous landscapes and high culture . Travellers can admire medieval towns , the Renaissance art but also wine from the Chianti region and typical tuscan dishes.  Read More →

There are times when less just simply isn’t more. Bored by minimalism and modernity, we’re hankering after the kind of extravagance that would make a maharajah blush. We’re talking grand beds with marshmallow-plump bedspreads and squashy silk cushions, lofty ceilings with ornate frescoes, walls bedecked with paintings of stirring scenes and haughty miens and bathrooms so seductive, you’ll be tempted to forsake dry land for a lifetime... 

Here at Mr & Mrs Smith we love Immodesty Blaize – not just for her looks, but also her travel savvy. While the glamorous burlesque star may not be the most inconspicuous guest, she was the ideal person for us to send incognito to review Il Salviatino in Florence . For more fantastic luxury travel advice, see p102 of the August issue of Country & Town House as Ms Blaize features in my monthly travel column for the glossy magazine... 

Just like the Beatles, Smith gets by with a little help from our friends. Our recent rummage through the Italian kitchen with gourmet gurus Dean & DeLuca wouldn’t have been possible without a discerning smatter of Smith informants. One such secret-sharer is Samuel Porreca, who mans the good ship JK Place Capri ; a whiter-than-white sunspot overlooking the limitless ocean. He recommended so many ravishing restaurants , we thought we’d... 

Flying with your pet As every pet owner knows full well, flying with a pet is expensive and problematic. This article provides some useful suggestions on how to make travelling with a pet easier, and also provides tips on how to save on travel costs.  Read More →

For some time now, Mr & Mrs Smith has  been in cahoots with the gourmandising gurus at Dean & DeLuca , giving the low-down on exceptional food and wine regions around the world. After the success of our Caribbean adventure and our wine-soaked wandering in Napa Valley , the latest stop-off on The Global Gourmet ’s world tour is the Italian kitchen. We’ve romped around the country teeth-pulling the secrets of Tuscan vintners, Campanian... 

With nearly 300,000 residents, Venice is one of Italy ’s larger cities and one of the top holiday and vacation destinations in Europe . he beauty of Venice lies in the fact that the city is stretched out across 117 islands situated in the Venice Lagoon of northeastern Italy’s Adriatic Sea shoreline.  Read More →

By Joe Brancatelli Des Palmes Hilton Palermo, Sicily Hilton Worldwide has been bulking up all over Italy and once again has three hotels in Sicily . Besides its two properties in Palermo, including the Des Palmes Hilton Palermo , Hilton has put its flag on the Russott Hotel in Giardini Naxos. Halfway between Messina and Catania , the 296-room beachfront Hilton Giardini Naxos has undergone a major renovation. Hilton also has a new 269-room outlet... 

We’re turning our sights to the noble city of Florence this week and one of the original Mr & Mrs Smith’s all-time favourite hotels – JK Place Firenze , where the interior design is almost as good as the second-to-no-one concierge… Style Private perfection Setting Perched on the piazza Why this week? For this week and right up until the end of the year, Smith stays come at a special price: a whole 25 per cent off (but not between... 

Milan , as the home of Italian fashion , is world renowned as an important stop for the globe-trotting glitterati. The nightclubs of the city are therefore used to hosting celebs, fahionistas and those who simply dream of being like them. There are, though, more dastardly pits of depravity for those who like their evening’s entertainment to be served with more edge. Hollywood is certainly one of the most well known clubs in Milan , having... 

One of Southern Italy ’s most beautiful regions is Campania . It is the most densely populated area in Italy as well as being the second most populated region of the country. Throughout the region’s colorful history, it has been at the center of Western Civilization since the beginning. The capital city of Campania, as well as a very popular tourist destination is Naples but the entire region is rich in architecture, culture, and of course,...