Holidays

Beautiful Christmas Markets in Italy, between craftsmanship & flavors

Holidays

The aroma of cinnamon and vin brulè (mulled wine) fills up the crisp air of December; handmade items including timber toys, seasonal decorations and local crafts are on display in pretty wood houses or stands; children play on the merry-go-round as their laughter...

Fall Food Festivals & Experiences: Italy’s Sagre, off the beaten path

Suggestions, Holidays, Gastronomy

In Italy, fall is the most magical season of the year when fruits and vegetables 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 fields yield grapes,...

Seasonal Travel in Italy: 4 activities for children and adults

Holidays, Seasonality

In last week’s article we highlighted four regions across Italy that are great destinations for off-the-beaten-path travel in off-peak seasons. Today, we would like to focus on seasonal activities for groups, proposing some ideas for both grown-ups and little ones.  ...

Seasonal destinations for family travel: 4 faces of Italy

Holidays, Seasonality, Tailor-made

“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” – Anonymous Traveling with your loved ones, whether family or friends, can be an extremely enriching experience. It can allow you to strengthen relationships, to discover new sensations and new aspects...

Get inspired by the locals: traditional July & August Events in Italy

Suggestions, Holidays, Seasonality, Get inspired by locals

Welcome back to our monthly “rendez-vous” with event tips and hidden gems identified by the experts of a territory: the locals! For us at Italian Special Occasions DMC, the locals are a constant source of inspiration in the creation of authentic activities and in...

Private Tours off the beaten path in Tuscany: Colle Val d’Elsa and Val d’Orcia

Suggestions, Holidays

One of the things that we love doing at Italian Special Occasions DMC, is to get lost in the small roads of Italy and discover new hidden destinations: magnificent hilltop villages, awe-inspiring landscapes, homemade cuisine and cultural attractions. Another thing we...