Italy is a must-visit bucket list destination for many travelers. Big-name cities such as Venice and Rome attract millions of tourists every year. But what if you want to travel somewhere a little less packed full of tourists and a little more under the radar? CNBC surveyed 175 travel experts and found that Bologna was…
Top 6 Underrated Alternatives Instead Of Visiting Italy This Summer
This summer travel season is meant to be an extremely busy one, and people are planning on traveling in record numbers to popular destinations all around the globe. One region that is bracing for some large crowds is Europe, with major hotspots such as Italy, Greece, and Spain gearing up for record tourism numbers. With…
Exploring Venetian Waterways by Boat and Bicycle, Venice, Italy
Although the City of Venice sits on an island, the mainland nearby has a network of rivers and canals and trading routes best explored by boat and bike. 6 Of course, everyone is familiar with the iconic city of Venice but it’s almost too popular for its own good. It gets very crowded but you…
Italy Is Expecting Its Biggest Summer On Record, Here Are 7 Changes Travelers Need To Know
Tourism is set to be off the charts this summer, with a record number of travelers heading to Europe especially. Americans in particular are looking to visit some of Europe’s most popular destinations, with countries such as Italy and Spain bracing for record crowds this year. In order to combat the effect of over-tourism, some…
ADLER Spa Resort SICILIA, Sicily, Italy
In a stunning clifftop location with direct access to its own beach, the ADLER Spa Resort SICILIA blends contemporary architecture with innovative sustainable design to melt into the landscape. 4 Just opened in summer 2022, the ADLER Spa Resort SICILIA, sprawls across the unspoilt countryside of Southern Sicily, so well hidden that it’s impossible to…
3 villas of the Villa Saletta Estate, Tuscany, Italy
Villa Saletta is a 1,700-acre estate of rich woodlands, vineyards and a bucolic landscape is the setting for three beautifully restored and 3 secluded villas in rural Tuscany. Multi-millionaire financier and Italophile Guy Hands and his wife, Julia, bought the abandoned Villa Saletta estate over 20 years ago and have been bringing it back to…
The best Mountain Restaurants in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy
These mountain restaurants on the slopes of the Brenta Dolomites that surround the Italian resort of Madonna di Campiglio have something special. Most of the mountain restaurants on the slopes of the Brenta Dolomites serve traditional dishes. Some dishes reflect an Austrian heritage, such as two types of dumplings: canederli – large bread dumplings generally…
What to Do in Venice, Italy
Discover this famous jewel of a city with our guide to the best things to do in Venice – on and off the water. At this point, is there anything left to say about Venice? Of course, of course. The famous city has been inspiring romantic declarations of excitement for centuries, it isn’t about to…
Wonderful summer walks in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy
The peaks, valleys, lakes and rivers in Madonna di Campiglio provide endless walking opportunities for everyone. Madonna di Campiglio is a small mountain resort that nestles below the Brenta Dolomite Mountains in the Trentino region of Northern Italy. The peaks and valleys, lakes and rivers provide endless opportunities for walkers of all standards to enjoy…
A Guide to Visiting Bergamo, Italy
Thinking about visiting Bergamo in Italy? Here’s what you need to know! Quick Facts: Location: Lombard, Italy (40 km northeast of Milan) Language: Italian Currency: Euro Short History: The Celts (people from central Europe) founded Bergamo 2000 years ago. It’s UNESCO listed on the World Heritage List as an important historical town of Italy. It’s full of historical…