Viva Italia! - Italy

The Duomo di Milano

Italy is a country rich in history but diverse in landscape and experiences.  We visit Italy every year to create long lasting and exclusive partnerships. 

Rome is the starting place for most first-time travelers with its rich history gorgeous monuments.  Did you know there are castles in the Roman countryside you can also visit?  After your stops at the Colosseum and Vatican, perhaps enjoy a day outside of the city.

As you head through Tuscany and Florence, stop along the way to visit the medieval villages or stay at a wine estate to experience the true flavors of Tuscany.  Prefer a day trip from Florence, the city of artisans?  You can easily see Pisa, Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano from Florence.  I highly suggest a few days in Cinque Terre where the villages hug the sea.  You can easily get between them via boat or train. 

Heading north, why not stop into Milan for fabulous shopping and to see the famous Duomo.  You are so close to lake country with Lake Como just 40 minutes away or head to the less traveled Lake Orta, Maggiore or skip over to Lake Lugano in Switzerland.  

If you are car lover like I am, the Bologna area is home to Lamborghini, Ferrari,Maserati, Pagani, Ducati as well as the famous Parma ham, cheese and Modena Vinegar. 

From here we can head into Venice, which needs no introduction.  That said, you can also visit the smaller islands of the Lagoon for a more locals experience. 

If you want to see a less traveled part of Italy, perhaps head into the Puglia region and stay at one of the farm estates.  Puglia is an up-and-coming destination full of local farms, stunning coastlines and caves and a slower pace of life.  Combine Puglia with Sicily.  Sicily is home to famous sites in Taormina yet it has stunning and secluded resorts and beaches as well.

Did you know Sardinia is also part of  Italy?  This beautiful island is coming into its own with new and refurbished resorts in Costa Smeralda and Puerto Cerva while still maintaining its wild nature.  Sardinia has gorgeous beaches with crystal clear waters. 

And finally, the Amalfi coast.  Famous for its beautiful waters, islands such as Capri, amazing food, sites such as Pompeii and limoncello!  Amalfi can be crowded, let me help you find the perfect place to stay. 

While in southern Italy, consider a trip to Malta.  Malta is it's own country with Arabic and Italian influences.  Please be advised that we book 4 star and higher hotels with an activities package only.