In 2019 Lonely Planet named Piedmont, Italy the world’s top region to visit in 2019. This is high praise from one of the travel industry’s leading authorities.
Planning
What kind of traveler are you? Do you buy your train tickets before you leave home? Enjoy an already curated schedule? Do you need a quiet room with its own bathroom?
When is the best time to visit to Italy? Whenever you can, of course. There’s no bad time to take a trip to Italy.
Traveling by train remains one of the most enjoyable ways to explore Italy. The country’s extensive rail network allows you to reach almost every town, village and city coast to coast.
The thought of a romantic holiday in Italy has fascinated lovers of all ages for centuries. Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, the most famous love story of all time, is set in Verona, which makes the city one of the most romantic places in Italy.
The tradition of Neapolitan pastry can’t be denied — hundreds of years of effort and craft have gone into the creation and evolution of fabulous Neapolitan desserts.
The Amalfi coast is justifiably famous for its magnificent villas, gardens and global reputation as a destination for the international jet set. But as summer turns to fall, a quieter (and more affordable) side of the region reveals itself.
A long-standing center of culinary excellence, Italy continues to have some of the world’s most celebrated restaurants. Different regions of Italy are consistently represented in some of the top-ranked eateries in the world.
When it comes to sightseeing in Venice, off-the-beaten-path options are more than a bonus, they’re practically a necessity.
Skiing in Italy is a long-standing tradition, with the Alps providing a stunning background and a skiing wonderland. Italian ski resorts have frequently been the subjects of film — both for their slopes and luxurious hospitality.