Vatican Museum, Best museums in Italy

The 10 Best Art Museums In Italy

Italy is famous for being home to some of the world’s greatest art. Ever since the days of Michelangelo, Italian artists have been at the forefront of traditional artwork. It’s not surprising, then, that Italy remains one of the best countries to visit for art museums. 

Vatican Dress Code, Tourists Inside

Vatican Dress Code: What to Wear on Your Visit

Living in America means that we all tend to have a very casual outlook on attire. When tourists first visit Italy, they quickly realize that Italians take a lot of pride in their fashion sense. Dress codes are found in restaurants, bars, and clubs.  Many tourists don’t realize that there also happens to be a […]

View of Sicily island in Italy

Best Time to Visit Sicily, Italy

The best times to visit the incredible island of Sicily include April through early-June and September through October. These months provide consistent, comfortable daytime temperatures of about 75°F, and the crowds aren’t too bad. 

Colorful houses,mountains at Cinque Terre

Best Time to Visit Cinque Terre (& Italian Riviera)

The best times of the year to travel to Cinque Terre (and the rest of the Italian Riviera) are the shoulder seasons of spring and early fall. Of these times, you’ll want to focus on late-March through May and September through October, depending on what you’re looking to get out of your trip.

front view of Castel Sant Angelo, Angel statue on both the side of hallway

Best Time to Visit Rome

The best times to make a trip to Rome, Italy, are April through May and September through mid-October. These months have the best weather of the year, with mild temperatures that aren’t too hot, allowing you to spend the whole day exploring and checking out the many attractions.

Colorful house, speed boat at amalfi coast

Best Time to Visit the Amalfi Coast

The best time of year to visit the Amalfi Coast is late-spring and early-fall, particularly May through early-June and September through late-October. During these times, the temperatures are mild and comfortable and you can explore the coast all day long.

Side view of Milan Cathedral and Vittorio Emanuele gallery

Best Time to Visit Milan

The best times of the year to visit Milan, Italy, are April through early-June and September through early-October. During these months, the temperatures outside will be at their best — not too hot, not too cold. It also avoids the rainy season of late fall, starting in mid-October.

Aerial view of Florence, Italy

Best Time to Visit Florence, Italy

The best time of the year to visit Florence, Italy, is April through May and September through mid-October. These months provide the most comfortable overall weather while having smaller crowds than what you’ll find during the peak summer travel season.

Panorama view of Lake Como

Best Time to Visit Lake Como

The best time of the year to visit Lake Como, Italy, is during the summer. Compared to much of Italy — and any other warm-weather destinations — Lake Como stays relatively cool year-round. June, July, August, and September are the only months out of the year where the temperatures average above 70°F during the day, […]

Woman walking on hiking trail in Cinque Terre, Italy

2023 Cinque Terre Hiking Trails

Comprised of five picturesque coastal towns, Cinque Terre is one of the most popular places to visit in the Italian Riviera due to its stunning beauty. And what better way to go from town to town than to hike between them. Here’s what you need to know about the different Cinque Terre Hiking trails.