Abruzzo is known for its hearty mountain cuisine and medieval hilltop villages. Explore its rich culinary traditions and rustic beauty.

This region is mountainous with the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc bordering it. Has pronounced French influence.

Puglia has an enormous coastline and is home to the famous dome shaped dwelling - Truli.

Basilicata is famous for its cave homes like in Matera where you can stay in one and the powerful wines coming from the Aglianico grape.

Calabria is known for spicy food and the tip is where you catch the ferry to Sicily.

From Naples to the Amalfi Coast this region can be credited with both the birth of pizza and dried pasta. Some of the best food in all of Italy, if not the world.

Boasting prosciutto di Parma, Parmesan cheese, Balsamic vinegar among other standouts, the region is a food lover’s dream.

Has Eastern European flair and is the place to enjoy the world of “orange wine”.

Rome’s province is dominated by the “eternal city”, but the countryside around Rome is also worth a visit.

This skinny coastal region is filled with beautiful coastal towns, Cinquterre, maybe Italy’s best olive oil and focaccia bread.

Milan is the center of Lombardy, but further north are the great wines of Valtellina and the unique pasta pizzoccheri.

This region boasts rolling green hills and nice beaches and is less crowded than the better known parts of Italy.

This small region is the one that even Italians seem to forget. Maybe that makes it worth a visit.

Famous for the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco and the elusive white truffle.

Boasts fancy beach resorts on the coast and rustic small town charm in the interior of Italy’s second biggest island.

Italy’s largest island has tons of Greek ruins, an amazing diversity of food and culture galore.

This northern region has Austrian/German influence with the beauty of the Alps, lakes and delicious white wine.

This is the Italy of many dreams. Cypress trees and old stone villas plus great wines featuring the Sangiovese grape. Firenze can be crowded, but should be visited to see all the Italian renaissance art.

For folks who love Tuscany but want less crowds. Amazing hill top towns and cities with rustic and delicious food.

Venice is truly one of the most stunning places to visit on earth even if it can be extremely crowded. Other destinations are worth a visit and much less touristy.