A foodie adventure in the Karst Plateau
November is the fall month that we at Italian Special Occasions DMC have dedicated to tasting the foodie world across Italy. After visiting Sicily in the south (“Experience Sicily between oranges and unique properties”) and Tuscany in the center...
Gustatus: the wild taste and spirit of Maremma Tuscany
Every month, we at Italian Special Occasions DMC travel to discover new activities and events that allow visitors to explore Italy in an authentic and innovative way. Loyal to our concept of Seasonality, we particularly love those fairs that take place in off-peak...
Italian Wedding Couture: destination wedding & fashion
Italian Wedding Couture is an authentic service by Italian Special Occasions DMC: as a bride-to-be you can create your own dream wedding dress with high fashion designers throughout Italy. The result? An exclusive made-in-Italy wedding gown that is handcrafted with...
Fall Destination Wedding in Italy, between grape & olive harvests
An ever-increasing number of couples are looking for unique and authentic ways to celebrate their wedding. They demand meaningful experiences not just for themselves but also for their guests, especially in the case of a destination wedding in another cultural...
Emilia Romagna for foodies
Many of Italy’s most symbolic food products come from Emilia Romagna: from Parmigiano Reggiano to Bologna’s mortadella, from Prosciutto di Parma to Modena’s balsamic vinegar. This region is formed by two historically separate areas – Emilia to the north...
Private Tours in Italy’s Music Cities
Italy is the nation where opera was born. If you love opera and music, at Italian Special Occasions DMC we can help you design bespoke event and travel experiences for families, groups of friends and corporate outings. Imagine the WOW-factor of your family reunion or...
Folklore Fall Festivals in Italy
Fall is the season of colors: earthy shades alternate with lively foliage colors, and the vibrant patterns are evident both in the natural landscape and in the seasonal produce. In Italy, fall is one of the best seasons to celebrate the Sense of Sight for another...
Tuscany’s Via Francigena: a spiritual itinerary
The Via Francigena (or Via Romea) is an ancient pilgrims’ route that goes from Canterbury to Rome. The route was particularly important during medieval times for those wishing to visit the Holy See. Documented for the first time in 990 by Sigeric, Archbishop of...
Dreamy Winter Events in sunny Italy
Here are some tips to inspire you with original venues and activities for you to consider for your next Italian event – whether it is a wedding, corporate meeting, family & friends’ reunion, or foodie event. The content is taken from our “Fall...
Inspiring Liguria: the Bay of Poets near the Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre, Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, Rapallo, Sestri Levante… you have probably heard of Liguria’s most famous attractions. Yet, this narrow and long Italian region also offers a ton of off-the-beaten-track destinations, hidden gems waiting to be...
Infographic: how to plan an Original Corporate Event
This simple infographic gives you ideas and tips on how to design, plan and execute an original corporate event with a long-last impact. If you would like to see how these concepts were put into practice in an authentic, luxury product launch by Italian Special...
Italy’s Creative Cities: Crafts, Design & Music
Cities are today home to more than half of the world’s population and to three quarters of its economic activity. It is at local level that culture and creativity are primarily lived and practiced on a daily basis. Consequently, urban areas have become the main...
Top 3 Destinations for Autumn Events in Italy
Here are some tips to inspire you with original venues and activities for you to consider for your next Italian event – whether it is a wedding, corporate meeting, family & friends’ reunion, or foodie event. UPCOMING SEASON: AUTUMN Our top destination...