In northern Italy, Valle d’Aosta has recently been certified by UNESCO as the country’s first "stellar park," with an outstanding lack of light pollution making it ideal for stargazing. ⁠ ⁠ Elsewhere, we’ve sought out the best glamping destinations, boutique hotels, driving routes, and everything in between, to find you the most beautiful skies in Italy.⁠ ⁠ Discover our guide at the link in bio. ⁠

Rich but not heavy and wonderfully creamy, Sicilian almond granita holds the keys to our hearts. ⁠ ⁠ Summertime is a perfect season to enjoy it, discover our simple recipe at the link in bio 🍨⁠ ⁠ 📷️ @palazzoprevitera

Annie Ojile is a sort of modern-day icon when it comes to Vespa culture in Rome. Her tour company, @scooteromatours, is the city’s leading Vespa tour company. ⁠ ⁠ On the eve of the classic romantic comedy Roman Holiday’s 70th anniversary, Annie Ojile and Laura Itzkowitz (@lauraitzkowitz) sat down to discuss why the film and the Vespa both have such an enduring appeal.⁠ ⁠ Discover the full interview at the link in bio! ⁠ ⁠ 📷️ @scooteromatours

Even in the midst of a heat wave, Florence's Duomo always shines 🌟⁠ ⁠ 📷️ @jordana.travels

Bordered by olive trees and citrus groves, this Puglian paradise between Bari and Brindisi is the perfect place to do a whole lot of nothing 🫒⁠ ⁠ Discover what to expect at @masseriacalderisi next time you're planning a trip to the heel of the country ⁠ ⁠ 📸 @nastiavesna_photo

We’re at the peak of Italian summer, and beaches in August are notoriously packed to the gills. We've put together a list of some non-seaside destinations where you can splish-splash the heat wave away throughout the entire country at the link in bio 🌊

The Hugo Spritz is an aromatic and refreshingly floral riff on the classic cocktail, perfect for blazing hot summer days. Are you a fan of this spritz? 🍋⁠ ⁠ Discover our recipe at the link in bio.

Buon Ferragosto from Italy Magazine! 🌊🍋🌶️⛱️

Tomorrow, August 15th, marks Ferragosto, a holiday that goes back to Roman emperor Augustus’ times, and may well be considered the height of the Italian summer. ⁠ ⁠ But did you know aside from beach celebrations, it also coincides with the Catholic feast of the Assumption of Mary? 🌼⁠

When Venetian aristocrats needed to escape the heat, they chose the Brenta, transforming the area around the marshy river into a wonderland of opulent estates between the 16th and 18th centuries. ⁠ ⁠ Beyond the sheer spectacle, the Brenta Riviera is also a good place to experience ordinary life in the mainland province of Venice, away from the chaos and mass tourism plaguing the city 🛶 Discover our highlights at the link in bio.

This intimate boutique hotel Il Capri Hotel (@ilcaprihotel) exudes homey vintage style and has a great location near Capri's iconic Piazzetta.⁠ ⁠ Discover our review at the link in bio 🦩⁠ ⁠ 📷️ Jonathon Froines ⁠ ⁠

Looking for an escape? Le Marche is full of sandy coves, limestone cliffs, and medieval villages 🏰⁠ ⁠ Villa Cartoceto, a house built in 1683, is located in the heart of the historic centre of the small village Cartoceto, Le Marche. Enjoy quiet relaxation, honest hospitality, warmth, and a first-class breakfast with a stunning view over the theater of olive trees.⁠ ⁠ Villa Cartoceto is owned and directed by Eva-Maria Walch and Axel Bach, an Austrian-German couple, international professionals in the field of hospitality, who realized their dream to live in Italy and to host and spoil lovely people in the year 2002—full details at the link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ #ADV⁠