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Spring in La Maremma
Respecting the environment, land, history and culture… At Italian Special Occasions DMC we value our partnerships with our suppliers, looking for a shared respect for the environment, art, culture and traditions. Now that spring has officially sprung we would like to...
Jewish Rome, between history and authentic cuisine
A bit of history... The Jewish community in Rome dates as far back as 161 BC, making it one of the oldest Jewish communities in Europe. It is thought that trade links, coupled with the harmonious way in which many communities coexisted in the city at the time,...
Why should you embrace seasonal travel?
At Italian Special Occasions DMC, we are firm supporters of Seasonality, something we believe should be more than a concept - it is an actual movement for a more educated tourism. Why? Seasonal travel means that you take advantage of the best seasonal time to visit a...
Magic Emilia: castles, gastronomy and folklore
Did you know that the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna comprises two historical areas respectively called Emilia and Romagna? In today’s post, we will explore the western and northeastern portion, Emilia, which comprises the provinces of Piacenza, Parma, Reggio...
The eco-museums of Friuli Venezia Giulia: heritage, crafts & territory
When visiting countries in the so-called ‘developed world’, we often assume that ancient traditional crafts are a thing of the past and that they no longer exist in the modern world. However, this is not always true. At local level, many still preserve the vocation...
10 reasons why you should visit Lake Maggiore
Set along the southern banks of the Alps between Lombardy and Piedmont, Lake Maggiore is Italy’s second-largest lake and, according to Travel + Leisure Magazine, “is the busiest and most untamed”. Its beautiful scenery has been a source of inspiration for a number of...