My Bella Vita Travel

11/02/2025

Counting down the days until the 2025 Puglia Tour—sun-soaked landscapes, rich history, and unforgettable moments await! 🇮🇹✨ And we’re just getting started… 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year with even more amazing tours! Who’s ready for the adventure? 🌍✈️

10/02/2025

🗺️✨Now that you’ve seen our 2026 Italy tour lineup, we want to know, which one has captured your interest? 🗺️✨

🔘 Best of Calabria & Malta
🔘 Small Group Heritage Tour of Calabria
🔘 Small Group Heritage Tour of Sicily
🔘 Puglia: Culture, Cuisine, and a bit of Bella Vita
🔘 Food and Wine of Calabria

Leave a comment below and let us know which group tour has you dreaming of your next getaway! 🌍✈️

09/02/2025

Here are five of my favorite Italian love words and phrases. Feel free to steal them and use them on your own sweetie this Valentine’s Day or anytime you want to say something sweet and sexy to your sweetheart.

As part of yesterday’s newsletter (you *do* subscribe to my newsletter, don’t you?) I listed five sweet Italian words you could use with your Valentine this year. Today, I’m expanding on that list and offering up five sexy, seductive phrases that are sure to impress your favorite Italophile. Y...

08/02/2025

Grab your calendars and mark these dates for our 2026 Small Group Tours in Italy! 🌟

Here's what we’ve got planned in the bel paese:

Best of Calabria and Malta 🏝️ **back by popular demand!**
📅 May 21-30, 2026
Discover the perfect blend of history, culture, and coastal beauty - where ancient ruins, stunning seascapes, and mouthwatering cuisine create an unforgettable Mediterranean adventure that spans two countries.

🇮🇹 Small Group Heritage Tour of Calabria
📅 June 8-15, 2026
Our Signature tour is back to reconnect you with your Calabrian roots and immerse you in the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of Calabria.

Small Group Heritage Tour of Sicily
📅June 16-22, 2026
Our Sicilian ancestors need love, too, and here you will experience the true essence of Sicily - from mouthwatering dishes to time-honored traditions. We’ll delve into the vibrant culture that makes this island so unique.

Puglia: Culture, Cuisine, and a Bit of Bella Vita
📅 September 6 - 12, 2026
Experience the charm of Italy’s Puglia region, where whitewashed villages, ancient olive groves, and stunning coastlines create the perfect blend of history, culture, and Mediterranean beauty.

Food and Wine of Calabria
📅 September 13 - 19, 2026
Indulge in a culinary escapade through the sun-kissed hills and charming villages of Calabria. Taste exquisite wines, savor traditional flavors, and uncover the gastronomic secrets of this captivating region.

Are you ready to explore new places and make unforgettable memories with the My Bella Vita Travel team?

Our 2026 small group tours will launch on February 13th to our mailing list.

Visit our website www.mybellavita.com and join our mailing list today to get a sneak peek at the adventures waiting for you in 2026! Don’t miss out—spots fill up fast!

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08/02/2025

With old photos in hand, you see their faces frozen in time—smiling, dreaming, living. Returning to the town they once called home, the streets have aged, just as they would have. Though they may have passed, their presence lingers in every corner, in every stone, in every story passed down. They are gone, but never lost. Forever a part of us.

07/02/2025

🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨 Our 2026 Italian Small Group Tours are almost here, and we can’t wait to share them with you! 🌍✈️

Our subscribers get early access, so if you haven’t registered, now’s the time. Be the FIRST to see our 2026 offerings—before they’re released to the public.
Visit our website www.mybellavita.com and join our mailing list today to get a sneak peek at the adventures waiting for you in 2026.

Don’t miss out—spots fill up fast.

07/02/2025

Italy is famous for romance, from the original Casanova to modern day love affairs with Italy like Under the Tuscan Sun. With its gorgeous coastlines, seaside villages and mountaintop hideaways, southern Italy is the ideal spot for a romantic holiday in Italy. But just where should you go? Oh, the choices! We’ve narrowed it down to our top 10 romantic spots in Italy, picking two each from Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Puglia and Sicily.

Looking for a romantic spot in Southern Italy? There are so many to choose from, but here are our top picks!

05/02/2025

HAPPY WORLD NUTELLA DAY!

The first time I had Nutella was in 2000 when I lived in Paris, France. I was at a neighbor’s apartment when she pulled out a jar of dark-brown peanut butter (ok, that is what it looked like to me!) and spread this chocolate-hazelnut delight onto a slice of white bread. She handed it to me.… and I was in love.

Here is one of my favorite recipes....you should try it and let me know what you think!

Auguri tutti! Today is the 3rd annual World Nutella Day celebration, brought to you by my bella bloggin’ buddies, Sara at Ms. Adventures in Italy and Michelle from Bleeding Espresso. If you haven’t eaten Nutella, you should immediately report your parents as you were apparently neglected in your...

04/02/2025

"Such a pleasure to work with town halls that truly embrace their community! A special thank you to the Comune di Castrolibero for the warm welcome and to Mayor Orlandino Greco for taking the time to meet this wonderful family. They had an unforgettable day revisiting and discovering their roots. Your kindness and dedication do not go unnoticed! 🇮🇹❤️

29/01/2025

This lovely couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary during their trip to Calabria. They didn't know we planned a surprise celebration and symbolic vow renewal. 🥰

27/01/2025

With the chilly temps, now is the perfect time for some comfort food – southern Italian style! Minestre and zuppe are popular winter dishes in Italy.

We’re talking cucina povera at it’s tastiest here! Here are three of our favorite warm winter meals.

With the chilly temps, now is the perfect time for some comfort food – southern Italian style! Minestre and zuppe are popular winter dishes in Italy. Many are made with dried beans and simple ingredients, making them easy, healthy and not to mention cheap. We’re talking cucina povera at it’s t...

24/01/2025

Basilicata is one of southern Italy's hidden gems that tourists tend to overlook. We have to say that Basilicata is a great place to visit when you are looking for something new, unique and not overrun by fast tourism. We are sharing some of the reasons why we think you should consider it on your next trip to Italy.

We have a small group tour to Calabria and Basilicata in October! There is still time to book, so why don't you join us?

It’s really no surprise to us why the New York Times selected Basilicata as one of their 52 Places to Go in 2018. This southern Italian region came in at #3 on the list and we are sharing some of the reasons why we think you should consider it on your next trip to Italy. […]

23/01/2025

This past fall, we met this wonderful family. We had so many surprises during this tour, and one of them was finding their ancestral home.

23/01/2025

Have you seen? Cherrye Moore was quoted in National Geographic this week discussing Italy's vibrant Campania.

Shout out to Elizabeth Heath for her great journalism and for continuing to share all the beautiful hidden gems in the bel paese.

It’s home to the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Pompeii and Naples, Italy’s third-largest city, plus limoncello and buffalo mozzarella. Here’s how to see the best of Campania.

22/01/2025

🌟 Exciting News for Reggio Calabria! 🎉 🌟

Reggio Calabria has officially been named one of the 10 finalists for the prestigious title of Italy's Capital of Culture 2027! 🏛️✨

The final decision for the 2027 Capital of Culture will be decided in March.

In bocca al lupo Reggio Calabria!

21/01/2025

Some of my favorite dishes in Calabria are created with hearty meat, rich cheese, freshly-grown vegetables and legumes and its the marriage of those last two that creates today’s recipe.

When most people think of Calabrian food, they think of fresh, homemade pasta and super-spicy peppers, however, Calabrian foodies know there is more to love than initially meets the fork. Some of my favorite dishes in Calabria are created with hearty meat, rich cheese, freshly-grown vegetables and l...

20/01/2025

🎉🎂 Buon Compleanno to our fabulous leader! 🎂🎉

Happy Birthday to the heart and soul behind My Bella Vita Travel, who inspires us every day with her passion, vision, and love for sharing the beauty of Italy! 🇮🇹✨ Here's to another year of adventure, success, and unforgettable memories. 🥂💕

Drop your birthday wishes below to make her day extra special! 💌🎈

19/01/2025

Traditional Calabian home-cooking with seasonal foods. The cuisine in southern Italy varies from season to season, but the one thing that never changes is it's always delicious!