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. Since the days of Michelangelo, Italian artists have been at the forefront of traditional artwork. It’s unsurprising that Italy remains one of the best countries to visit for art museums. 

Vatican Dress Code, Tourists Inside

Guide to the Vatican Dress Code: Everything You Need to Know

Let’s face it: the dress code in America, in general, is quite casual. From athleisure to sweatpants, you can get away with wearing almost anything, even high-heeled Crocs. But when you visit Rome, Italy, and Vatican City, the fashion standards change significantly. Italians take great pride in their fashion – it is called Bella figura in Italian. […]

View of Sicily island in Italy

Best Time to Visit Sicily, Italy

Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, is a magnet for Italians and tourists. Separated from mainland Italy by the narrow Strait of Messina, Sicily has fine beaches, historic cities, and ancient ruins. For the ultimate Sicilian experience, mark your calendar for two seasons to visit Sicily: April through early June and September through […]

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 or 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 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 when the temperatures average above 70°F during the day, but tourism […]

Woman walking on hiking trail in Cinque Terre, Italy

2025 Cinque Terre Hiking Trails

Comprised of five picturesque coastal towns, Cinque Terre is one of the most popular places 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.