Steeped in history, Bella Italia, or ‘beautiful Italy’, is a vibrant hub of culture with enchanting vistas. From the understated luxury of the terraced houses hugging the steep Amalfi coastline to the extravagant architectural wonder of St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy exudes style. It is the home of Renaissance art, opera, robust flavors, and exuberance.
Sardinia is a nature lover’s paradise. It is known the world over for its emerald sea and white beaches, even though the heart of its territory is predominantly mountainous.
There are some destinations that cannot be missed, starting with the famous Costa Smeralda which stretches 55 kilometres of enchanting beaches, granite rocks and crystal-clear waters. The island offers an abundance of national parks with rare endemic wildlife; and scenic mountain hikes to explore.
Costa Paradiso, also in the north of the island, beloved for its small and picturesque centre of Castelsardo and Isola Rossa, and the island of La Maddalena, the heart of the so-called archipelago.
Extensive and fascinating, the Amalfi Coast is located between the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno. The Amalfi Coast villages are delightful nativity scenes suspended over the sea. A vertical landscape, in short, characterized by a picturesque labyrinth of stairways and narrow alleys, connecting the two main elements of this landscape: the mountains and the sea.
The main town, Amalfi, featuring an elaborate 9th-century cathedral, is a bustling hub of artisanal shops, alfresco cafes, and weekly street markets. The popular resort town of Positano, with its sheer topography and pastel buildings, provides an eclectic mix of ancient traditions and modern chic. Stroll down cobbled alleyways, visit luxe boutiques or sample authentic limoncello.
Sicily is a picture-postcard island characterised by the indelible marks of the people who have lived there and made it unique, amidst artistic and cultural testimonies of enormous value.
It offers beaches, mountains, active volcanoes, and even snow skiing. Located near the toe of Italy’s boot, Sicily seems worlds apart from the mainland. This rugged island is home to Mount Etna – Europe’s tallest active volcano, and a melting pot of cultures. It is also home to some of the world's best-preserved examples of Greek and Roman temples, structures, and art.
With its manicured fields, rustic farms, cypress-lined driveways, and towns clinging to nearly every hill, Tuscany is our romantic image of village Italy.
Famous for its renaissance art, award-winning wines, and idyllic countryside, Tuscany is one of Italy’s most fascinating regions. Explore quaint port villages, follow winding cypress-lined roads through the vineyards, olive groves, and medieval villages of Val d’ Orcia, or visit the famous wine region of Chianti.
The climate is fairly mild in the coastal areas, and is harsher and rainy in the interior, with considerable fluctuations in temperature between winter and summer.
