Cultural Italy

Cultural Italy

Beyond Luxury: Exclusive Italian Experiences Few Will Ever Have

luxury exclusive experiences in Italy

Luxury is more than five-star hotels and first-class flights—it is access to experiences so rare, so extraordinary, that they remain unknown to most travelers.
Imagine standing alone in the Sistine Chapel after hours, taking in Michelangelo’s masterpiece in utter silence. Or savoring a private, candlelit dinner and concert inside a Venetian palazzo, where generations of nobility have dined before you. Perhaps your ideal escape includes a personalized Ferrari tour through Tuscany, winding past rolling vineyards with stops at hidden estates for wine tastings.

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: Splendor on the Rails

IT'S THE 20S!
If stepping back into the era of Downton Abbey sounds alluring, a train adventure on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is a must-do for your next trip to Venice. This bespoke luxury train service provides a timeless journey through snow-capped mountains and postcard landscapes. Travel From Venice to London (or vice-versa) in style during this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Shop Italy: Top Italian Products to Buy Online

Shop Italy products

SHOPPING
Italy is a land of unparalleled charm, where history, cuisine, and culture intertwine to create an experience like no other. Now, you can bring a touch of Italian magic into your home with these carefully selected products that celebrate the essence of la dolce vita.

Meta-Luxury: The Future of Meaningful Luxury

Meta-Luxury: savoring local meals

In a world increasingly defined by mass production and instant gratification, a countertrend is gaining momentum among discerning travelers and consumers: meta-luxury. This concept transcends traditional notions of luxury by prioritizing heritage, craftsmanship, and authenticity over mere opulence.

Christmas Markets in Italy

Christmas in Italy

SEASONAL FESTIVITIES
I Mercatini di Natale (Christmas Markets) are a big tradition in Europe and Italy hosts many of those in either big cities or small villages. They may last for a couple of days to a month or even go on after Epiphany on January 6th.

An Unconventional Thanksgiving in Italy

pumpkins at the market - Thanksgiving in Italy

CELEBRATION
For Americans, the Thanksgiving Holiday normally centers around food and football. The traditional Thanksgiving basics of Roasted Turkey and pumpkin pie are found on most tables that day. While Italians do not typically celebrate Thanksgiving as Americans do, there are many religious holidays celebrated throughout the year.

Gene and Kathy’s Vacation

Hi Marcella,
Gene and I would like to thank you for all your work in helping us to experience the trip of a lifetime.  We had an absolutely wonderful trip!  The accommodations, food and wine were amazing and the travel guides outstanding!

Megan and Scott’s Vacation

Hi Monica!
We have had such a great experience on both of our trips to Italy and you are such a huge part in making our trips so perfect and flawless. We loved everything about this trip. Every hotel you had picked was perfect. Our favorite was the Grand hotel savoy in the Dolomites.