August 2026
“Autumn weekends straight out of a coffee-table book”
Some places look as though they were made for a coffee-table book. Since this autumn, Knokke-Heist has officially been one of them: the Parisian luxury publisher Assouline has dedicated a volume of its renowned Travel Series to the Belgian coastal town.
August 2026
“From Eel to the Golden Oyster”
Where water and land merge, the Po Delta reveals its full culinary diversity. Eel, freshly caught fish, mussels, and vegetables grown in the region’s fertile soils have shaped the local cuisine for centuries.
July 2026
“Stresa Festival 2026″
Classical music, jazz, rock and much more: discover this year’s edition of the Stresa Festival at Lake Maggiore from July 16th to September 9th 2025.
May 2026
“A Green Escape by the North Sea”
Between dunes, salt marshes, and the elegant charm of the North Sea, Knokke-Heist, on the Belgian coast, reveals itself as a surprisingly green and nature-filled destination.
May 2026
“Ferrara: Where Renaissance meets Warhol”
The northern Italian Renaissance city of Ferrara is increasingly becoming a hotspot for art lovers. Following the huge success of the Chagall exhibition, the Palazzo dei Diamanti is presenting another exhibition of international renown: “Andy Warhol. Ladies and Gentlemen” brings together more than 150 works from important international museums and private collections.
Foto: @foto Patrimonio Artistico Intesa & The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc, by SIAE 2026
April 2026
“Yoga and culture in a sea of blossoms: Villa Taranto expands its 2026 program”
Open-air yoga sessions as well as concerts and literary readings: with the 2026 season, Villa Taranto is expanding its offerings for the first time to include regular event formats set within its world-famous gardens on Lake Maggiore.
April 2026
“Po Delta, Comacchio and Ferrara: a summer to experience”
With the third weekend of May, the summer 2026 season kicks off in the seaside resorts of Comacchio: wide beaches, excellent water quality, and a varied program of events – from evening markets to live performances – promise carefree holidays along the Adriatic coast.
December 2025
“Winter at Lake Maggiore: skiing with a Himalayan backdrop”
In summer, the islands and promenades, the garden paradises, swimming bays, and windsurfing spots around Lake Maggiore enchant tourists from all over the world. That the lake, together with its alpine hinterland, is also a fantastic winter destination is known to (almost) only insiders.
November 2025
“Knokke-Heist: Belgium’s Culinary Olympus”
The renowned French gourmet guide Gault & Millau 2026 has awarded 40 restaurants in the seaside resort of Knokke-Heist, located on Belgium’s northern coast. With this, Knokke-Heist once again secures the top spot in the national ranking.
September 2025
“Culinary Autumn in Ferrara and the Po Delta Region: “Renaissance on the Table” ”
In autumn, Ferrara, Comacchio, and the Po Delta invite visitors to enjoy truly special culinary discoveries. In addition to the Eel Festival and the Street Food Festival, the Renaissance Banquets in Comacchio are a highlight, where top chefs take guests on a culinary journey through time.
