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Wedding Anniversary in Sicily: the story of Barbara & Shelly
They hail all the way from San Diego. They enjoy Italian literature, particularly the works of Sicilian writers such as Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa (Il Gattopardo) and Andrea Camilleri. When they travel, their wish is to broaden their already rich cultural horizon,...
Italy Magazine interviews Laura from Italian Special Occasions DMC
We are thrilled to announce that Laura Notarbartolo, the founder of Italian Special Occasions DMC, was interviewed by Italy Magazine, the world’s most trusted source for everything authentically Italian. This publication is produced by an international community of...
Get inspired by the locals: traditional July & August Events in Italy
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...
Creative Corporate Experiences: Lights, Camera, Music, Action!
The organization of creative corporate experiences is a very requested service in our own knowledge as Destination Management Company. And so, this week, we want to share with you some of our ideas and tips for authentic and unique event management. The basics The...
Private Tours off the beaten path in Tuscany: Colle Val d’Elsa and Val d’Orcia
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...
The Via Francigena in southern Italy, off the beaten path
The Via Francigena (or Via Romea) is an ancient pilgrims’ route that goes from Canterbury to Rome. This, at least, is the official and traditional concept of the path. But actually, apart from visiting the city of the martyrdom of St. Peter and St. Paul, during...