Italy Travel Blog

Christmas in Italy is a magical experience. Traveling throughout the country you will find expressions of religious traditions rooted in Catholicism and pagan traditions originating from Saturnalia (winter solstice festival). Festivities begin with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8 and end with the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6. The children eagerly await the La Befana (the old witch) who comes to deliver gifts. Here are just a few highlights. Read the rest of this entry »

Welcome to our new blog where you will find the latest Italy travel news, trends, tips and updates to help you with your travel plans.

What it is: Each post will showcase a travel feature. Destinations, regional specialties, tours, festivals, celebrations, ceremonies and more will be highlighted, along with lodging possibilities including villas, apartments, hotels and agri-tourism recommendations. Read the rest of this entry »