If you’re one of the many over-50’s recognising that a holiday spent lying on a beach and soaking up the sun no longer holds the appeal of 30 years ago, the chances are you’re considering more active pursuits. Whether it’s a walking, cookery, wine-tasting or gardening...

It’s hardly news that we need to be active if we want to enjoy a long and healthy life. In a world where most of us spend more and more time sitting in front of a computer, the importance of devoting a big chunk of our leisure time to active pursuits is fast gaining...

Anyone who has been on one of our gastronomic walking holidays in Italy will know that they are planned with military precision! In fact the timing of the tour itself is also a big consideration – we want you to experience each region at its finest and also enjoy the...

If you’re toying with the idea of a walking holiday, whether in Italy or elsewhere in Europe, the important thing is to pick a tour that’s right for you. With mountains, lakes and a good scattering of national parks, there are plenty of hiking holidays in Italy to...

Although most of our tours are around 7 or 8 nights, we know that very often a week in Italy just isn’t quite enough … there’s always seems to be another hike to do or sight to see! In fact many of our guests, particularly those who travel from Australia or the...

The third installment of Hedonistic Hiking's Blog contributions to the US Sixty & Me online magazine offers six tips on enjoying a walking holiday if you are over 60. If you're sitting on the fence and wondering whether to jump off to join an...

Step out on a walking holiday in Europe and you can be sure of seeing sights and landscapes that remain out of the reach of many holidaymakers. In Italy, these veer from dramatic mountain backdrops and rural vineyard vistas to the magnificent seascapes that stretch...

The number of people taking a solo holiday each year continues to rise. While many of these are taking once-in-a-lifetime adventure tours, special interest trips such as solo walking holidays are fast becoming a popular option. The simple fact is that if your friends...

Keeping your cool on a walking holiday in Italy  One of the questions that pops up repeatedly from our guests is when is the best time to go walking in Italy. No-one wants to walk in sweltering heat, but some mild sunshine is always welcome! All of our walking...

Italy’s best hiking routes: planning your holiday One of the questions that crops up time after time is which is the best region in Italy for walking. Not surprisingly, there’s no simple answer. Italy is hugely varied, not only in terms of landscape and geography, but...