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Exploring Italy’s most beautiful wineries and vineyards
Foodies are increasingly interested in winery tours that go beyond simple wine tasting: they wish to witness winemaking in a more authentic, deeper way. In other words, travelers are not looking for tours: they are looking for proper wine experiences. At Italian...
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...
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...