Udine Through Michela Scarello’s Eyes
Two-Michelin-starred restaurateur Michela Scarello shares her insider guide to Udine, from the perfect brioche breakfast and the local ritual of the tajùt to art, shopping and the best day trips...
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Italy’s Unsung Oscar Heroines
From Milena Canonero’s four Oscar-winning costumes to Francesca Lo Schiavo’s cinematic worlds and Gabriella Cristiani’s masterful editing, meet the Italian women who brought movie magic to life, one stitch, set...
New Season, Same Magic
The Pellicano Hotels are officially open. From Tuscany to Ischia and the Roman coast, discover new General Managers, thoughtful refurbishments, a new boat, a new pool and even more reasons...
The Dream Weaver of Venice
For one glittering night each Carnevale, a Venetian palazzo transforms into a living opera of silk, candlelight and spectacle. At the helm is Antonia Sautter, founder of Il Ballo del...
Italy Behind the Mask
Born of Commedia dell’Arte and shaped by centuries of satire, Italy’s Carnival masks embody the country’s regional character: miserly merchants, razor-sharp servants, blustering soldiers and ancient, bell-clad spirits. Here’s a...
Four Regions, One Carnival: The Pellicano Family’s Favourite Recipes for Carnevale
Carnevale in Italy is a feast before the fast – a final, glorious indulgence before Lent begins. From Campania’s towering lasagna and Sannio’s honey-drizzled scorpelle to Trentino’s apple fritters, Tuscan...
Valentino, Forever Roman
From couture ateliers to historic palazzi, from the Via Appia Antica to the Ara Pacis, we chart how the late Valentino Garavani didn’t just draw inspiration from Rome, but helped...
How to Celebrate a Romantic Anniversary, Pellicano-Style
From sunset drinks at Hotel Il Pellicano to a candlelit dinner at Da Aurelio and a couple’s massage on Ischia, here’s how to celebrate an anniversary, Italian style
ISSIMO’s Travel Guide to L'Aquila
L’Aquila in 2026 blends monumental history, living culture, and deeply rooted food traditions. Here’s how to experience it
ISSIMO in Stereo
An all-Italian Valentine’s Day playlist filled with slow ballads, classic love songs and modern romantic gems
Light, Camera, Fellini
From La Dolce Vita to the dreamlike worlds of Fellini, Italian cinema found its most iconic voice in the 1960s. We revisit the films, friendships and places, including Ischia, that...
ISSIMO x Women in Wine: Ilaria Cocco
From childhood memories in her grandfather’s cellar to building a winery of her own in Montefalco, Ilaria Cocco crafts wines that favour authenticity. In this ISSIMO x Women in Wine...