Candice Criscione

Candice, a mamma of three, is an Italy trip planner and travel guide who has been living, traveling, and working in Italy for over two decades. She uses her extensive experience in Italy to help travelers plan their first (or tenth!) trip to bella Italia. She lives in Tuscany with her husband and three boys and when she's not writing for Mom in Italy or The Tuscan Mom, you can find her cycling the Tuscan hills and exploring Italy with her boys!

ITALY IN NOVEMBER – Your 2025 Complete Guide (from someone who lives here)

Updated January 14, 2025 True, November isn’t typically the month you think of when planning a trip to Italy. The warm summer days are long gone, the grape harvest has passed, and the weather throughout the country has started to turn a little… blah. But, don’t let that turn you off of a visit in […]

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Vineyard and blue sky with puffy white clouds in Tuscany, Italy.

ITALY IN SEPTEMBER – Your 2025 Complete Guide from Someone Who Lives Here

September is a popular month to explore Italy for many people – Italians, Europeans, and travelers from far-flung destinations like the US, Canada, and Australia.  Along with May, it’s known as one of the best months to travel in Italy.  The weather is gorgeous, it’s harvest time, and Italians around the country are celebrating at

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People on the beach in Lake Garda, Italy.

ITALY IN AUGUST – Your 2025 Complete Guide from Someone Who Lives Here

Updated February 2, 2025 You’ve probably been warned not to visit Italy in August.  It’s hot, the beaches and mountains are crowded, and prices are through the roof*.  That’s all true. But, you may need to visit Italy in August.  Maybe it’s the only time you have off of work.  Or, it’s summer break for

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ITALY IN APRIL – Your 2025 Complete Guide (From Someone Who Lives Here)

Like March, April can be a fabulous month to visit Italy.  Wildflowers are blooming, the temperatures are beginning to rise, and for most of the month, there aren’t many crowds – even though April is inching its way into Italy’s high season.  The light and colors of the landscape are a photographer’s dream, spring events

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piazza in Murano, Italy.

ITALY IN MARCH – Your 2025 Complete Guide (From Someone Who Lives Here)

Updated February 2, 2025 March can be a wonderful month to visit Italy.  The weather changes frequently and we see spurts of rain, but it’s a quiet time to visit and there are excellent opportunities for indoor activities like visiting museums and taking cooking classes.  And, even though you’ll likely see some sprinkles, you most

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