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Italy

Vivacious, passionate and indelibly enchanting, Italy is a bountiful garden of delights, from iconic culinary wonders and storied gifts from the vine to the art of sprezzatura and the divine joys of dolce far niente. Ready to experience Italy like never before? We’re here to inspire your next getaway, awaken your inner Italophile, and capture the nuances that will make for your most unforgettable experience through La Bella Italia.
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CLIMATE

Predominantly warm Mediterrenean throughout, including the south, along the coasts & the islands

Temperate to cool continental in the Alps

Warm oceanic & temperate oceanic in the north

Warm oceanic in the eastern coastal regions

SAVOR & SIP

With a legendary food culture that honors the righteous perfection of unadulterated ingredients, where dining is a slow art best savored amongst good company and even better wine, the divine Cucina Italiana defies all limits. From Amarone, Barolo, Taurasi and Sangiovese, to Verace Pizza Napoletana and Ragu Bolognese, Prosciutto di Parma and Culatello di Zibello, Burrata and Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian cuisine is an operatic ode to the pleasures of the palate.

Best Time of Year to Visit

Cities:
Year Round

Coastal Areas:
Mid-April to Mid-October

Wine Country:
March to November

LOCAL SPEAK

“La bellezza si risveglia l’anima di agire.”
(“Beauty awakens the soul to act.”)
– Dante Alighieri

PAIRS WELL WITH

Athens & the Peloponnese

The Cyclades

CĂ´te d’Azur & Provence

Ascona, Locarno & Lugano

St. Moritz & Zermatt

Corsica

FALL IN LOVE WITH

The legendary villas of Lake Como

Archaeological treasures from Greek and Etruscan to Roman and Byzantine

Art masterpieces of the Middle Ages & the Renaissance

Diverse landscapes of never ending beauty

Regional 0km gastronomic traditions with over 100 Designated Products of Origin

Ancient and acclaimed viticulture heritage from Le Langhe and Irpinia to Valpolicella & the Val D’Orcia

Spectacular beaches from the volcanic beaches of Sicily to the white sand shores of Sardinia

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