Personalized Italy

20/11/2020

Our founder Annie Ojile was kindly asked to write an article for italysegreta about her magical & dreamy neighborhood in the historic center of Rome. Let's go for a walk!

‘I bury my head in the pillow, and dream of my true love… I am rowing to you on the great, dark ocean.’ ~ Caravaggio

06/05/2020

- Mid-week dream -

Step on board for a virtual voyage to the real locations of these 13 art masterpieces ✨

From Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night Over the Rhône to Pablo Picasso's Au Lapin Agile

03/05/2020

Sunday Spotlight:

Tropea: The uncontested jewel of Calabria, it is located along the magnificent Costa degli Dei – Coast of the Gods – likely the most underrated stretch of sea in all Italy.

via Livia Cristina

A few photos from a summer spent at the beach in Tropea, a beautiful seaside town in Calabria located along the Costa degli Dei, Coast of the Gods.

14/10/2019

Sunday Spotlight one day late. Why? Because we were basking in the perfect 'Ottobrata Romana' we had yesterday!

Palermo, Sicily: Granita for breakfast, incredibile art & architecture topped off with that raw beauty we love so much.

Dive deep into this Palermo guide via Livia Hengel for Forbes.

Discover the best sites, markets, restaurants and hidden gems in Palermo, Sicily's vibrant capital.

13/10/2019

“The traffic, the endless lines of buses with their loads of tourists, the human pressure you feel walking through the narrow alleyways of Positano or Amalfi are all gone.”
- Personalized Italy for Departures

Read full article here...
https://www.departures.com/travel/italys-best-fall-destinations

12/10/2019

Make an unforgettable pit-stop in Pompeii either on your way to your final destination along the coast or when you are heading back to Naples onto your next adventure.

Either way this is one experience you cannot miss.

Explore the unique history of the old city of Pompeii. Our local expert and licensed guide will lead you on a private two-hour tour of this immense UNESCO world heritage site and the restoration it continues to undergo. A must stop when visiting the Amalfi Coast.

12/10/2019

“In the fall season everything is quieter on the Amalfi Coast—life with its colors and fragrances seems to finally flow at its natural speed,” says Marcello Uzzi, archeology expert and guide for Personalized Italy.

https://www.departures.com/travel/italys-best-fall-destinations

07/10/2019

That Twilight in Rome ✨

07/10/2019

It's October and that means 'l'ottobrata romana' is in full effect!

Personalized Italy guides give tips to Laura Itzkowitz on why you should choose Rome & Amalfi Coast during Autumn.

While summer in Italy is certainly dreamy, we've got plenty of reason to recommend booking a trip to Italy in the fall season. Here are 6 places to visit in Italy this fall.

04/09/2019

with Cooking with Rosy at Trabocco Punta Isolata in Abruzzo, Italy 🌊

18/08/2019

Sunday Spotlight: Tropea, Calabria.

‘The Amalfi Coast may have the Sentiero degli Dei but Calabria has the Costa degli Dei - the Coast of the Gods. This beautiful coastline stretches from Pizzo to Nicotera and is filled with amazing sandy beaches, hidden coves and culinary delicacies like red onions, spicy nduja, Amaro del Capo and tartufo gelato. I’m also convinced it has some of Italy’s best sunsets....’

~ Livia Hengel

16/08/2019

A ‘Trabocco’ is traditional fishing structure converted into authentic seafood restaurant. Such a magical atmosphere for a memorable lunch at the sea 💫💙✨

Cooking with Rosy is our go to for every culinary experience in Abruzzo!

15/08/2019

Today is Ferragosto which marks the high point in the Italian summer.... Buon Ferragosto a tutti!

Photo by HeartRome celebrating in true La Dolce Vita style on the island of Capri 💙

14/08/2019

We hoped you enjoyed this midweek dream from Pacentro. We’ll be seeing you.

14/08/2019

Pacentro is home to slow food cheese producer Alla Casa Vecchia where you can go behind the scenes during morning production and have ricotta for breakfast.

14/08/2019

Pacentro, a medieval gem with a modern-day heartbeat is "one of the most beautiful villages in Italy".

Find out more about this organization which is preserving and promoting Italy’s villages throughout the country.

https://borghipiubelliditalia.it/

14/08/2019

Mid-week dream: Pacentro, Abruzzo

This medieval village is located in the Majella National Park overlooking the Peligna Valley towards Sulmona. Italian immigrant families continue to have strong ties to Pacentro sustaining its culture, beauty and traditions ✨💙💫

13/08/2019

Locals embracing that lake life in Scanno 💙

12/08/2019

Welcome to Palm Beach!

We’ll be road-tripping through Abruzzo during the most important week of summer when Italians celebrate Ferragosto.

11/08/2019

Sunday Spotlight: Polignano a Mare

Located in Puglia, the heel of the boot, Polignano a Mare is known for its white-washed houses, breathtaking cliffs and vibrant blue water. It is the hometown of Domenico Modugno who wrote the classic song, Volare!

10/08/2019

Past the hustle and bustle of Positano, you'll find the charming, pastel-colored village of Cetara along the beautiful Amalfi Coast.

09/08/2019

There are few places dreamier than Lake Como.

08/08/2019

The glamour of Portofino is the essence of the summer season along the Italian Riviera.

08/08/2019

All this talk about our photography idol Slim Aarons got us thinking about our exclusive Photo Walks throughout Italy.

Great addition to any itinerary whether you're a photo fan or just into taking a walk with our local experts.

Experts on where to eat, drink and shop, we are now sharing our knowledge about where to walk, point and shoot! Join us on our Naples Photography Walk!

07/08/2019

Need a lift? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re arriving to Italy via boat or plane, we will fetch you once you land on Italian soil and es**rt you to the next stop on your holiday.

May we suggest the seaside in Tuscany, Amalfi Coast or even Ischia. Yes, we're that good we can drive on water.

07/08/2019

Chic & dreamy pools like you have never seen them before by the one and only Slim Aarons.

From Capri, to Acapulco and Saint-Tropez, Slim Aarons spent decades photographing the jet set around the world. With summer on the horizon, we're opening up the archives, looking at some of the best pool parties the 1960s and 1970s had to offer.

07/08/2019

Mid-Week Dream:

In 1965, Hotel il Pellicano was a private Tuscan retreat for jet setters & glitterati alike but now its one of the most coveted hotels in the world 💫💙✨

Photo by the great Slim Aarons

06/08/2019

Beautiful blues along the Trabocchi Coast for the perfect Italian summer! ☀️

05/08/2019

It’s August and the Italians are in full on summer seaside mode!

So we thought... why not join them for a week in Maremma, Tuscany.

23/07/2019

Looking to spend a day with the only thing on the itinerary is vino & views? You've come to the right place.

Your full day fairytale excursion takes place in Val D’Orcia, an intimate region in southern Tuscany.