Absolute Italy

07/11/2023

Loved spending time with some of our favorites at the Brownell Academy

02/11/2023

Loved spending time with our Atlanta SmartFlyer agents today!

31/10/2023

Loved spending time with our Brownell Richmond advisors!!

31/10/2023

29/09/2023

As an official Italian tour operator, we are on the ground in Italy and privy to the breaking news regarding the important Italian sites that your clients want to see. In 2024 the Vatican will extend its hours to make it easier for everyone to get in, opening up at 8:00 AM in the morning to the general public. For those wanting more exclusive experiences, Absolute Italy will always have opportunities for earlier morning and late night exclusive visits of the famous Sistine chapel and Vatican museums.

30/08/2023

You trust Absolute Italy to be your experts on the ground, knowing that we are constantly out in the field to ensure every staff member can design the perfect customized itinerary for you!

27/03/2023

Love spending time with some of our favorite agents!

12/11/2022

Check out our discoveries on the Amalfi Coast this week

17/06/2022

Passengers need to bring a lot of patience and flexibility this year

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/14/travel/travel-europe-tips-summer.html?smid=fb-nyttravel&smtyp=cur&fbclid=IwAR2i9q1Ypv8wQc1fA13t8GE1XLvkSBFs-u8_GbxYelXIe_B4_0We11j_ZtY&fs=e&s=cl

Hours in security lines. Canceled flights. Lost baggage. Here’s a look at how you could be affected by travel disruptions this summer and tips on how to prepare.

16/06/2022

We hope that none of you have clients self-driving a rental car on the Amalfi coast this summer, but just in case, this would be important information

https://apple.news/Au_n4zBXyTTWWQ_M1oKm-HA

The Amalfi Coast has brought in a traffic ban for high season. An alternate numberplate system has been introduced, so that cars can only travel the famous highway every other day in peak season.

23/02/2022

No more Covid testing required to enter Italy for vaccinated travelers from March 1!

23/02/2022

No more covid testing to enter Italy for vaccinated travelers from March 1

Italy will allow travellers from outside the European Union to enter the country quarantine-free as of 1 March under new travel rules announced on Tuesday.

11/02/2022

Italy has relaxed its rules….

Italy lifts its outdoor mask mandate on Friday 11 February, with the government pledging to ease other restrictions amid an improving coronavirus situation.

24/01/2022

Italy Green Pass rules to be relaxed for travelers!
We expect an announcement in the coming days that will extend the validity of Green Passes (even CDC cards) to at least 9 months, so upcoming travelers should be able to breathe easy...

22/12/2021

Absolute Italy wishes you and yours the very best of the Holiday Season!

12/11/2021

Congratulations to our President Laura Newman for winning the Core Value Award at the Brownell Academy for Excellence!

Brownell Travel

29/10/2021

27/10/2021

Florence Santo Spirito

05/10/2021

We love getting messages like this from our agents!

22/09/2021

And many of them are hikeable….

Here is a list of the 10 best volcanos to visit in Italy, a piece of thrill! Rejoice a peaceful day there surrounded by quiet and nature.

20/09/2021

Doesnt apply to travel in Italy, but interesting the same for those who want to travel to the US!

The will be lifted from early November. Vaccinated and tested Italians & Europeans will be allowed to travel ✈️ again to the U.S. 🇺🇸! Great news from the White House for all Italians in the U.S. and at home in 🇮🇹

09/09/2021

Think Italy for your golf enthusiasts!

https://www.si.com/sponsored/2021/08/24/italy-ultimate-golf-destination?fbclid=IwAR1GL43DZH810fER4_EiYaD-EzpcAnEGN_SqMUVKNu9DFxpVTzMAZov0PiA

Golfing in Italy is unlike golfing anywhere else on earth. As the country prepares to host the Ryder Cup in 2023, here’s what you need to know to tee off in Italia.

11/08/2021

Coming in 2023 with interesting routes all over Italy!

Italy will soon debut the Treno della Dolce Vita (or Dolce Vita train), a luxury sleeper train service with stops in 128 cities around the country.

02/08/2021

UPDATE: Entry into Italy 🇮🇹 from the United States 🇺🇸

The certificates of vaccination and recovery issued by U.S. health authorities are recognized as equivalent to Italian certificates for entry and use in Italy. Travelers to Italy must present a certificate of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccination, recovery from COVID-19, negative rapid antigen test or negative molecular PCR test within 48 hours prior to entering Italy.

Read the full guidance here👇

https://ambwashingtondc.esteri.it/ambasciata_washington/en/sala-stampa/dall_ambasciata/2021/07/aggiornamento-ingressi-in-italia.html

31/07/2021

Italy announces that American CDC vaccination cards are acceptable as proof for the Green Pass going into effect on August 6 for museum entrance and indoor dining.

| 🟢 Circular letter Min. of Health
✅ Vaccination certificates & Certificates of Recovery from COVID19 issued by 🇨🇦🇯🇵🇮🇱🇬🇧🇺🇸 are recognized as equivalent to 🇮🇹 and 🇪🇺 certificates.

More info 👇🏻
https://www.esteri.it/mae/en/ministero/normativaonline/decreto-iorestoacasa-domande-frequenti/focus-cittadini-italiani-in-rientro-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia.html

Ministero della Salute

23/06/2021

No more masks outdoors in Italy

23/06/2021

Come on over!

Masks will no longer have to be worn outdoors in Italy as of Monday, June 28.

21/06/2021

A room with a (very nice) view…

20/06/2021

HOT OFF THE PRESSES, easier entry in Italy with no more multiple covid tests for vaccinated travelers. All details from Delta here:

Effective June 21, 2021, the Italian Government has updated entry requirements for travel to Italy. Passengers from the United States who are vaccinated, or who can provide proof of either a negative COVID test or full recovery from COVID-19 can now enter Italy without quarantine. This welcome news means that Delta’s flights to Italy will no longer require multiple COVID tests to travel. Based on the latest update from the Italian government, you can now enter Italy quarantine-free by presenting one of the following documents for entry:

Certificate of vaccination – please be sure to bring your CDC-issued vaccination card or EU Green Certificate. Keep in mind you must be fully vaccinated, meaning you have had your last vaccine dose at least 14 days before your departure, or
A negative Antigen, PCR, or Molecular COVID-19 test result from a test taken within 48 hours of arrival in Italy from a test provider of your choice. For your convenience, please note that through June 30th we will have testing facilities available in Atlanta (ATL) and New York (JFK) airports if you need a test before departure, or
Certificate of Recovery from COVID dated no more than 6 months before arrival to Italy
Please note that customers are still required to pre-register and fill in a digital Passenger Locator Form, opens in a new window prior to boarding.

Minors traveling with parents/guardians are also eligible to enter Italy without quarantine based on the following:

Minors aged 6 – 18: must provide proof of full vaccination (last dose at least 14 days before departure) or proof of a negative Antigen, PCR, or Molecular COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of arrival in Italy
Minors under the age of 6 can enter without vaccination or testing requirements