Yes, Italy is busy in July – and it should be. Italian beach towns are lively and full of families swimming and playing in the sand, and couples relaxing in their beach lounge chairs. Fashionistas and shoppers are in paradise with Italy’s summer saldi (sales). Hikers and mountain lovers get their first taste of the […]
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Updated January 31, 2025 Are you thinking of visiting Italy in June? June in Italy is sunny and gorgeous. Temperatures rise throughout the country, outdoor dining becomes the norm, and Italians begin heading to the beach on the weekends. It’s a lovely time to be here. And, because of that, you certainly won’t be the
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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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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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Updated on January 8, 2025 February in Italy can be a bit dreary. And cold. But, if you can get past that (or at least put on a warm coat), you’ll find that Italy in February offers some gold nuggets. In most places, there are fewer crowds, hotel and airfare prices are lower, and there
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Updated January 8, 2025 It’s the heart of winter in Italy, and it’s cold, wet, and the skies and generally grey. But, if you can handle the weather, Italy in January is a perfect time if you’re looking for lower prices and fewer crowds. It’s also the best month (along with February) to head to
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On a visit to the area, we stopped in at the Lamborghini Museum (MUDETEC) at the special request of my Lamborghini-obsessed son. Admittedly, I wasn’t overly enthused, but I walked out with a much greater appreciation for the brand, and we were wowed by the supercars on display and the digital displays in the museum.
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A close look at the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena and the Ferrari Museum and Factory in Maranello, an honest review of both, and help in deciding which one to visit on your trip to Italy’s Motor Valley! If you’re like me and have car enthusiasts in your family, you’ll want to make a stop
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Updated January 10, 2025 Whether it’s your first time driving in Italy, or you’re back for your annual vacation, it’s always helpful to read about Italian road rules and norms so that you’re prepared to drive on Italian roads, with Italian drivers. I’ve been driving here since 2003 – as a travel guide, tourist, and
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Updated on February 16th, 2026 If you’re planning a trip to Venice, or are already in La Serenissima, you’re probably interested in taking a ride in a gondola – one of Venice’s most iconic activities. While gondola rides in Venice are now used exclusively by visitors, they used to be a mode of transport used
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