Many people are asking can you travel to Italy in 2026. In this article we outline the conditions for travel to Italy, protocols required on arrival and what to expect when you get there. We will continue to update this page as the situation changes. We do not speculate on the prospects for changes in […]
Category Archives: Planning
Getting your Italy packing list right is genuinely one of the most useful things you can do before you go. Not because packing is especially complicated. Because it is easy to get wrong in very specific ways that Italy will make you regret within about 48 hours of landing. Our team has been traveling and […]
Looking for the best Italy tours scheduled for 2027 and beyond? There is a vast array of options on offer. But how do you choose the right trip? The best tours of Italy will show you highlights as well as hidden treasures. And balance sightseeing with free time to explore. They will meet your timing […]
September has always been my favorite time to travel in Italy, and it is not a close contest. The scorching edge comes off the heat, the light turns golden and a little softer, and the sea holds all the warmth it gathered through summer. Across the lakes, the countryside, the mountains, and most of the […]
Going on an Italian vacation soon? Understandably, the travel and planning process can be daunting, and navigating a new country can be overwhelming. Luckily, your cellphone is at your disposal and is easily equipped with applications to make life easier. That’s where these resources come in – the best travel apps for Italy. Whether planning […]
Late August in Rome was a revelation to me. I had been warned off the city in high summer for years due to the heat, and closures. But then I went, and found something unexpected. Some restaurants had their shutters down for the summer,, but the ones that stayed open were easier to get into […]
Planning, Podcast episodes
Episode #333: Italy Travel Q&A – Tips for both First-Timers and Frequent Visitors
Listen to “333. Italy Travel Q&A: Tips for both First-Timers and Frequent Visitors” on Spreaker. Summary In this episode, host Katy Clarke tackles listener questions covering everything from first-timer travel tips – ATMs, tipping, taxis – to itinerary planning in northern Italy, tour pricing, artisan finds in Florence, and Christmas in Sicily. We also go […]
My clients had a friend turned away at airport check-in last year. Not at the Italian border. At check-in. Her passport did not have enough validity to meet the legal minimum requirement to enter Italy (it is 3 months), and that was that. The trip she had planned for months did not happen. Getting your […]