April and May are some of the best months for travel, offering pleasant weather, fewer crowds, and unique seasonal ...

Other best places to visit in the South of France The lavender fields in Provence, France, are the most famous among the world’s lavender destinations. And for good reason – there are few places on ...

Extensive lavender fields in full bloom in Mediterranean countries — a phenomenon of early July — are a truly unforgettable sight and should be on the bucket list of every lavender lover.

Nicknamed the ‘green heart of Italy,’ this region is a remarkable mix of rolling hills full of vineyards, olive groves and captivating university towns with bustling old towns and vibrant ...

Unwind in some of the most enchanting thermal springs in Italy. Home to beautiful waterfalls, these pools have been enticing ...

Located in the Unesco heritage of Val D’Orcia, Tuscany, Hotel La Posta is in the ... s history and gives a flavour of traditional Italy. The interiors aren’t Instagrammable in the way a ...

The field of aromatherapy holds lavender essential oil in high regard due to its calming and tranquilizing influence on the mind and body. Steam distillation, a process used to extract the oil ...

Elizabeth Heath is a writer and editor living on a hill in Umbria, from where she writes about travel in Italy, the rest of Europe, and farther afield. Even if they’re not fresh off the runways ...