Destinations & Seasonality, Event Venues
As part of our seasonal site inspections exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations, we recently visited Sicily — a region bursting with authentic experiences and stunning event venues. We have selected four exceptional properties, each with a deep connection to the...
Destinations & Seasonality
Overtourism has been a pressing issue in Italy for years, especially in iconic cities like Rome and Venice and picturesque regions like Tuscany. While these destinations are undeniably beautiful and rich in culture, the sheer volume of tourists is causing significant...
Destinations & Seasonality, Corporate Events
One of the core principles of our DMC is the selection and proposal of emerging or little-known destinations for M.I.C.E. in Italy. We suggest organizing your business travels and corporate events off the beaten path. But why? Whether you are organizing an incentive...
Destinations & Seasonality
Italy is a beautiful country, there’s no doubt about it, whether you are visiting the white sandy beaches or exploring the expansive countryside – or enjoying the exquisite cuisine – fresh seafood, calorific pizzas, and scrumptious pasta, for example! Visiting on a...
Destinations & Seasonality
“At night, many of the tourists return to their cruise ships or tuck in after early dinners. The result is a momentary reprieve but also, like Venice in its slow winter months, a time warp to an earlier Venice”. Jason Horowitz, New York Times Over tourism – what it is...
Destinations & Seasonality, Tailor-made Tours & Holidays
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. 1....
Corporate Events, Gala Dinners
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...
Destinations & Seasonality, Tailor-made Tours & Holidays
Once upon a time, back in 1861, the census counted 2,322 residents. In 2011, the local population was of 578 inhabitants. It has always been small, yet it is an amazing gem full of big surprises: Fiastra is a tiny medieval village in a verdant valley of the Monti...
Tailor-made Tours & Holidays, Wine & Food, Bleisure
Sicily is the island of citrus fruits. The presence of citrus plants is deeply rooted in the local territory, both in its environment – characterized by evergreen gardens dotted with evocative orange and yellow fruits – and its typical cuisine. Citrus becomes the...
Destinations & Seasonality
Here are some tips to inspire you with original venues and activities for you to consider for your next Italian event – whether it is a wedding, corporate meeting, family & friends’ reunion, or foodie event. The content is taken from our “Fall...
Destinations & Seasonality
Here are some tips to inspire you with original venues and activities for you to consider for your next Italian event – whether it is a wedding, corporate meeting, family & friends’ reunion, or foodie event. UPCOMING SEASON: AUTUMN Our top destination...
Destinations & Seasonality
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...
Destinations & Seasonality, Tailor-made Tours & Holidays
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...
Destinations & Seasonality, Tailor-made Tours & Holidays
Special occasions – whether they are weddings, corporate events, incentives’ or foodie trips – have a completely different and unique taste, feel and sight when they take place in Italy during fall and winter. Here are 5 reasons why you should not miss the opportunity...
Destinations & Seasonality, News
At Italian Special Occasions DMC we are happy to present our own Seasonality Map, which highlights the best seasons for visiting different regions and enjoying activities in an eco-friendly, more affordable way. This allows you to avoid mass tourism, tourist traps and...
