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Off the Beaten Path Italy Destinations

You’ve probably heard of the classic Italy destinations—Rome, Florence, Venice and Tuscany, and the like—but did you know there are plenty of other, lesser-known places for an Italian adventure? Based on our extensive experience planning luxurious vacations in Italy, we’ve put together a list of the off-the-beaten-path Italy destinations you shouldn’t overlook. Liguria Liguria […]

A Guide to the Italian Lakes

The Italian Lakes are a group of lakes in the north of Italy that offer impeccable views, a wealth of culture both ancient and modern, and all the glitz and glamor you can imagine. You may have heard the term “Italian Lakes,” but what are the lakes that form it, how do they differ from […]

Umbria Travel Guide

Umbria Travel Guide The region of Umbria is often overlooked when planning a dream tour of Italy, but it’s well worth a visit. Here’s our guide to visiting Umbria, full of important information and insider secrets to inspire your next trip. Where is Umbria? Umbria is located in the center of Italy, bordered by Tuscany, […]

Puglia: The Heel of Italy’s Boot is Delightfully Different

Puglia is becoming an increasingly popular destination while still maintaining local tradition. The magnificent architecture of Lecce and Bari, the coastal charm of Polignano al Mare & Monopoli, the ‘hobbit’-like conical trulli in Alberobello, and local cuisine and wine offer a delightfully different experience of Italy. It is this melding of cultures that makes Puglia […]

Venice’s Three Sisters: Burano, Murano, and Torcello

Sit back as your captain speeds you away from the bustling crowds in Venice to enjoy three charming islands located less than an hour off the coast. Welcome to Burano Murano & Torcello. Burano is a sixth-century fishing village, known for its lace-making and colorful homes. Murano is the world-famous island where artisans have been […]

San Domenico Palace Hotel, the five-star hotel where The White Lotus takes place

The White Lotus Itinerary: A Tour of Sicily

If you’ve watched the latest season of The White Lotus on HBO, you might be yearning for an unforgettable vacation in Sicily. Luxury Italian Tours has you covered with highlights of the jaw dropping destinations and locations featured in the smash hit show. The latest season is filmed around the Sicilian coast in Taormina, Noto, […]

Indian Summer on the Tuscan Coast

When travelers want to head to the coast in Italy, they flock to the Amalfi Coast. But, Italians prefer to enjoy the sea and sandy beaches in some of the lesser known coastal towns along the Tuscan Coast in an area known as Versilia which includes the beachfront towns of Forte dei Marmi and Viareggio. […]

The Art of the Aperitivo

Ah, the aperitivo. It is a uniquely Italian tradition that every traveler learns to love during a trip to any region in Italy. When we think of Italy, we naturally think about a vast array of mouth-watering culinary delights and of course, palate-pleasing wines that enhance the dining experience. But there is another time-honored tradition […]

Cinque Terre: The Path Connecting Five Towns

Cinque Terre is Only the Beginning of Discovering Liguria

Tourists flock to the region of Liguria to visit Cinque Terre, which is home to five picturesque seaside towns connected by a walking path, but this coastal region has so much more to offer. Visitors looking to enjoy breathtaking scenery, delicious food and wine, and less crowds–for now–need to consider adding Liguria to their Italian […]

Tips for Drinking Coffee Like a Real Italian

Coffee lovers who travel to Italy have the opportunity to drink some of the finest coffee found anywhere in the world. In fact, the agricultural ministry to Italy’s national UNESCO commission is presenting a bid to the U.N. body’s headquarters in Paris to have their espresso be given heritage status. Italy currently holds such status […]