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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 “Summer...
In Italy, fall is the most magical season of the year when fruits, vegetables and undergrowth produces are still kissed by the sun, providing foodies with a variety of flavors. The warm-colored woods offer fragrant mushrooms, chestnuts and mixed berries; while the...
Venice has always been an important city at global level, especially thanks to its history as a hub of international trade between East and West. For the past 120 years, this beautiful lagoon town has placed itself at the center of the international arts world by...
The term Tuscia was used by the Latins to indicate the land of the Etruscans. This historical region was located between Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. Nowadays, Tuscia refers mainly to an area of northern Lazio in the province of Viterbo, about 1 hour away from Rome...
Have you ever planned a family reunion abroad? If so, you probably know how difficult it can be to find a place that pleases all of the involved participants – from the Duracell-powered children to the moody teenagers, from the sporty uncles to the art-loving...
Abruzzo is one of those mesmerizing Italian regions that has not (still) been hit by the mass-tourism radar. If you enjoy pristine landscapes, ancient villages, dramatic castles and artistic heritage, Abruzzo is the perfect destination for you. In fact, the region has...
A new blog feature: Original Weddings When thinking about where to get married in Italy, the initial options often revolve around the usual suspects: Tuscany, Cinque Terre, Capri, Positano, Taormina, Venice, Florence or Rome… But an increasing number of couples are...
Travelers are becoming more demanding: an increasing number of people hunt for experiential journeys that bring them closer to local cultures and traditions, far from the beaten track and mass tourism. In particular, families are among the top promoters of this...
