The town of Putignano, near Bari in Apulia, is currently celebrating the 620th edition of its historic Carnival. It is not only the oldest but also the longest event of the kind in Italy: it starts the day after Christmas and ends around Ash Wednesday. The Carnival of...
Just last week, the beautiful region of Liguria hosted the Sanremo Music Festival, a tradition that has been celebrated every year since 1951. We thought it would be fun to retrace the history of this famous Italian event, and to tell you a bit more about the narrow...
Have you ever heard of Molise? It is a tiny region just above Italy’s heel, Apulia. It is not widely recognized as a tourist destination, yet it does offer some pretty cool attractions that make it worth visiting! Here is Italian Special Occasions DMC treasure trove...
For some reason it is not one of Italy’s most famous regions, but the Marche (or Marches) surely deserves a top spot among the most rewarding areas to visit in the boot! Here are just a couple of jaw-dropping and interesting facts about the Marche: its historic towns...
Working throughout the short and cold winter days can get employees to become restless in the office. It is never too late for a corporate holiday party to get workers out of the blues! The tiny region of Valle d’Aosta in northern Italy offers some wonderful winter...
Is Rome all about ancient ruins, Baroque churches and Renaissance palaces? This is what many people who have never seen the city expect, and it is what numerous tourists come to believe when they hurriedly visit the beautiful capital. But all you have to do is keep...
If you are dreaming of a fashion experience in Florence, Italy, you have time until the 8th of March to book a unique tour based on a 7-day programme called “A Week with Fashion Artisans in Florence”, which you can customize based on your wishes and needs! Italian...
Finger food is trendy. Slow food is trendy. In Sicily you can enjoy the best of both worlds on the streets, where it is not uncommon to see people eating while walking, shopping and even talking about business. Street dishes are usually fried or prepared on a charcoal...
Seasonality allows you to enjoy a number of authentic and unforgettable activities, and we at Italian Special Occasions DMC have decided to create a unique suggestion for spring, conceived particularly for those of you who love golf, culture and wine. Tuscany is the...
Masks are the symbol of the beautiful city of Venice, and their handcraftsmanship is deeply rooted in local history. Even wearing them is part of the tradition, especially when the time for the world-famous Carnival arrives! But in the past, masks were used on many...
Are you planning a special occasion with Family and Friends to celebrate the end of the year with a unique event in Italy? Our Destination Management Company specializes in Small Group Travel experiences and proposes 10 places that you should consider for private...
“When you look at Basilicata you see fields, vineyards, beautiful scenery. You see the earth as it was supposed to be.” Francis Ford Coppola In over 50 years, more than 40 movies have been filmed in Basilicata. Throughout time, this region of southern Italy has...
Some time ago we wrote a post about how the truffle is worshipped by Italian and international gourmands during the dedicated Truffle Fair in Piedmont or by organizing truffle hunting expeditions in the beautiful landscape. Today’s article will explore other aspects...
Set in northeastern Italy, the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia is surrounded by the Alps, the Dolomites, the Collio hills and the Adriatic Sea. Here – throughout history – the Italian, Slavic and German cultures and traditions have mixed and created a...
Many people traveling to Italy often make the mistake of forgetting to venture out of the more famous cities of Rome, Florence, Milan and Venice. While all four of these cities are marvelous to visit, they’re located in regions – respectively Lazio, Tuscany, Lombardy...
