It's never too soon to start planning your next trip to Italy - here are our suggestions for some Italian destinations you may not want to miss in 2016.
Let's Look at Trentino: A Brief Guide
For nature lovers, this is the ideal destination: a land of refreshingly unspoilt parks full of wildlife, castles set in glorious landscape, dramatic mountains and lakes and plenty of hiking and outdoor activities opportunities.
Discovering Lake Maggiore and its Borromean Islands
Italy's second largest lake, Lake Maggiore is situated in Northern Italy, north of Milan, between Lombardy and the Alps. With breathtaking views, hills in the south, mountains in the north, this is one of Italy’s best tourist treasures.
Ten Things Not to Miss in Mantova, The 2016 Italian Capital of Culture
In late October, the northern Italian city of Mantova was picked as the 2016 Italian Capital of Culture. If you are not familiar with this elegant city inscribed into UNESCO's World Heritage List, it is time to plan a trip.
Slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures of life: head to the Riviera Romagnola, the 90-kilometer coastline facing the Adriatic Sea in Emilia-Romagna, famous for its seaside resorts and endless opportunities for entertainment catering to all types of travelers.
Spoil Yourself: Spa Bliss and Food Delights in Tuscany’s Val di Chiana
For relaxation and well-being, explore beautiful Val di Chiana, a fertile valley in the province of Siena, dotted with charming villages, Sangiovese vineyards and olive groves.
Between Florence and Arezzo, these stratified canyons have a strange, ‘otherworldly’ beauty that captured the powerful intellect of Leonardo da Vinci, more than 500 years ago.
Discovering the Montefeltro Area of Le Marche: Part 1
Getting lost in an area of Italy that is often overlooked and remains unspoiled from mass tourism is one of the experiences you won’t soon forget: welcome to lovely Le Marche.
Enjoying Life in the Slow Lane: Travelling in Abruzzo
Most inland villages in Abruzzo have managed to retain their genuine character that appeals to the conscious traveller. To appreciate the soulful beauty of the region, you need to slow down and see the finer details and simpler pleasures that make Abruzzo irresistible.
The Perfect Escape, Eating and Drinking Through Puglia’s Salento Region
The lovely Salento region, stretching from Lecce to Gallipoli, is best described as a medley of Baroque-done-right paradise, ancient fortresses nestled in a sub-peninsula in Italy’s boot, a place of bold flavors and beautiful beaches, anchored to history and yet an example of an evolving South.
Discovering the Aegadian Islands, and a Slower Pace of Life
Off the northwest coast of Sicily lie the Aegadian Islands (Isole Egadi), a small mountainous group of islands measuring a mere 37 square kilometres (14 sq miles); what they lack in size, they more than make up for in individuality.
