Holidays in Puglia

Hi, and welcome to Puglia, I've been in this region of Italy several times and here I am ready to help.

I am pleased you have chosen this lovely region for an holiday in Italy, and want to help you where possible. First of all, in case every need of information don't hesitate to leave a comment and I'll promptly provide a response if you are lost in translation, need help to communicate with locals, need information on directions, or for any other sort of indication.
Click here for a selection of Hotels in Puglia.

In Puglia I suggest you a visit to Ostuni.
Here you have some inspiring pictures of Ostuni.
When in Ostuni, go straight to Piazza della Libertà, where there is the Guglia di Sant'Oronzo. Do not miss, also the old Barocco style of the church of S. Maria Maddalena, with the facade from 1700, and finally the Palazzo Ducale. Beautiful viewpoints everywhere, in Ostuni.
A restaurant in Ostuni I loved was the Osteria la Sparacima, in Via Arcidiacono Zaccaria.
Here you can find the direct link to the list of Hotels in Ostuni.

Polignano a Mare is another very nice small old city to visit.
Few pictures of Polignano a Mare can be found here.
And here a quick link to Hotels in Polignano a Mare.

Alberobello, is the town famous around the world for white houses with cone roofs, the Trulli. Arrived in town, look for the Rione Monti (Monti district), it's the oldest of Alberobello. It's a unique place. It's very interesting to see also the Trullo Sovrano (Sovereign Trullo), one of the few with two floors, now it's a small museum that tells the story of the Trulli.
Here you can find a selection of Hotels in Alberobello.

If you're in the area, I highly recommend you do not miss a visit to the Grotte di Castellana (Caves of Castellana), culminating in the fantastic subterranean Grotta Bianca (White Grotto), the most admired for its white limestone sculpture.
There are several good Hotels in Castellana Grotte.

Any information you need on Puglia, please don't hesitate to let me know, leave a comment and I'll sort it for you!

Enjoy your holidays in Puglia.

Lisbon travel information

Getting to the city from the airport
- The Carris Aerobus number 91 runs every day between 07h45am and 08h45pm, connecting Lisbon Airport to the city centre. Tickets cost 1,35 euro, purchased on the bus; you can also purchase an all-day bus and tram network pass for 3,35 euro. A shuttle bus service also operates between the airport and the resorts of Estoril and Cascais.
- Taxi stands are situated outside departures and arrivals. LoveTravel advice: the meter should read 2,35 euro (daytime pick-up) or 2,50 euro (at night) at the start of the ride. Fares are 20% higher on weekends, holidays and at night. Some taxis will charge extra for luggage. Some metered taxis will try to take a longer route to the city centre, but rides should take less than 15 minutes for a five mile (7km) ride.


An hotel to remember
Hotel Tivoli Lisboa
Av. da Liberdade, 185
1269-050 LISBOA
http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/tvlisboalisboa.html?aid=308057

Did you read my Lisbon travel guide?

Brighton!

Here, quickly, an agenda of how to pass a beautiful day in Brighton, England. I hope you like my choices, these are disinterested advice, I love Brighton!

BREAKFAST 9:00 a.m.
- The Farm, 99 North Road. This tipical local coffee is cooking only with local products from Sussex.

VISIT 10:00 a.m.
- Starting point of any visit is the Palace Pier, the wood pier that enters the sea.

BEACH 11:00 a.m.
- If the sun is shining, it's time to swim, if not, a romantic walk in the rain.

LUNCH 01.00 p.m.
- Terre à Terre, 71 East street. The best vegetarian restaurant of Great Britain.

AT THE PALACE 04:00 p.m.
- A visit to the Royal Pavilion, kitschy but fun jewel of the famous architect John Nash.

SHOPPING 06:00 p.m.
- Walking through the streets of North Laine and The Lanes, from vintage shops to art galleries.

APERITIF 08:00 p.m.
- A beer at Blanch House, one of the city's best pubs, 17 Atlingworth St.

DINNER 09:00 p.m.
- Ginger Man, or Ginger Pig, you decide. Similar menu but one is more elegant, the other is a pub.

MUSIC 11:00 p.m.
- A jump to The Basement, 24 Kensington street, underground atmosphere.

HOTEL 23:59 p.m.
- Sleep in Old Ship Hotel, where Paganini played the violin and Thackeray was on vacation.