Let’s be honest- any time you can escape to Italy you should jump at the chance, but we understand that your life can revolve around your job, your kids’ schedules, or if you are a grandparent- your kids and grandkids schedules.

If you are fortunate enough to have some flexibility, we highly recommend visiting Italy in the Autumn months.

Here’s why:

1. Fewer crowds – for the reasons listed above Italy sees the majority of its tourists during the summer months. Come fall the kids return to school, busy work seasons are picking up, and it can be harder to get away. So, this is the PERFECT time to get Italy on your calendar! Envision enjoying the Colosseum without manhandling your way to the best viewing spots, not following a mass of crowds slowly through the halls of the Vatican, and fewer people vying for space on the public transportation and trains.
2. Cooler temperatures – let’s face it, Italy is HOT, and we Americans LOVE our air conditioning. Finding accommodations that feature A/C is a comfort in itself as it is just not as important to Italians. The fall months bring the luxury of exploring the many winding city streets, rolling vineyards, and hikes from city to city along the rugged coast of the Riviera while not feeling like you need to immediately take a cold shower after stepping outside.
3. Fall festivals – the autumn is harvest season for Italy, with many unique festivals happening this time of year. If wine is the focus of your travels, be sure to add La Sagra dell’Uca to your itinerary, a festival celebrating the grape harvest with tastings, parades and traditional music and dance. If you hold chocolate close to your heart, then Eurochocolate, one of the largest chocolate festivals in Europe will top your must do list.
4. Multi-generation travel – with fewer crowds to navigate and the increased likelihood of getting to those “must see” bucket list destinations, the overwhelm and stress will be diminished, allowing for a more leisurely and enjoyable pace for everyone.
5. Colors, colors, colors – you will be immersed in a palette of warm, inviting colors that blanket the countryside. It is the perfect backdrop for all of the amazing memories you are going to create.

There are so many ways to experience Italy that it certainly warrants multiple trips. Once you have immersed yourself in the rich history and varying landscapes we are confident that Italy will top your list to return to again and again.

We know how important vacations are to you.  From the excitement and anticipation before you leave, to the memorable experiences you will have with friends and family, we are with you the whole way.  Whether you have a bucket list ready or PTO you want to figure out how to use, we invite you to schedule a call with us to get the planning started.