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The Italian fashion and homewares designer on Dior lipstick, Capri and her collection of Madonnas
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Selling abandoned houses at low cost helps draw buyers from northern Italy and abroad to the island’s south
The villa on the island of Lipari is a refuge from the sun – and the spotlight
From a characterful apartment in Palermo to a ‘damusso’ built with lava rock on the volcanic island of Pantelleria
A week-long cooking retreat with culinary giant Michael Tusk and Italian nonna Dora Caltabiano is immersed in the flavours of the island
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The photographer, artist and author Michael Roberts’ new book, Island of Eternal Beauties, is a love letter to his adopted home
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The Sicilian capital reclaims its cool, Cordelia de Castellane dishes up the perfect table and gardening gets aspirational
From his base in an ancient villa built for an emir, the historian seeks out the legacy of the island’s Arab rulers
William Dalrymple, Sophy Roberts, Pico Iyer and many more reveal their best finds in a turbulent year
The island has good connections, is rich in history and boasts superb local produce
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