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...
Fall Flavors in Piedmont
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 Biennale: an explosion of contemporary art
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...
Tasty Tuscia: foodie breaks and cooking classes near Rome
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...
Family reunion destination in Italy: the Dolomites
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...
Sights, sounds & textures of Abruzzo
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...
Original Wedding in Italy: venues and activities in beautiful Vicenza
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 looking for alternative, original...
Family travel experiences: on the footprints of Italian artisans
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...
Italy’s lesser-known theaters: the sound of history
Since its beginnings with the ancient Greeks, the history of theater has been closely tied to the Italian territory and artistic movements. In fact, the country boasts an amazing amount of theatrical buildings, whether ruins, functioning venues (both old and modern),...
How to plan the Perfect Corporate Event: Case Study
Earlier in 2015, Kérastase Brazil entrusted Italian Special Occasions DMC with a remarkable project: the organization of an unforgettable product launch and corporate gala dinner in Florence. At the end of the congress – which reunited Brazilian hair salons and...
Tuscany’s wild heartbeat: cowboy traditions in Maremma
Cowboys ride their horses with one hand and tend giant cattle in a rustic ranch, with a cloud of dust rising in the air in contrast with the intense blue sky. However, we are not in the Wild West, we are in Maremma – the beautiful and unspoilt southern part of...
Northern Lombardy… not just for winter sports
Lombardy, the mountainous region of northern Italy is best known for its capital Milan, the city of fashion, a center of history, the heart of finance and business. The team at Italian Special Occasions DMC are also fans of Lombardy’s stunning northern alpine...