December 19, 2024
Alternative hot spots in Italy to avoid the crowds
By Annie Chambers
Location Overview
Best Seasons to Visit
Hotel Castello di Reschio: Umbria
Villa Cora: Florence
Villa Cora is located 10 minutes outside of Florence. After a day of exploring the city you come back to a historic villa with a full spa, beautiful gardens, and outdoor pool. Some other great Florence hotel alternatives if you want to be in the heart of the city are Villa La Massa, Villa San Michele, and Il Saviatino. Our Crafted Escapes advisors can help you decide which hotels will be best for your stay in Florence.
Belmond Splendido and Splendido Mare: Portofino
The Italian Riviera is on many a Crafted Escapes itinerary right now! The Italian Riviera, often known because of the Cinque Terre, has the most charming towns like Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure. Belmond has two properties, one called Splendido Mare in the town of Portofino and one called Splendido, a larger resort property perched in the hills above the town. They offer sharing privileges between the two and access to boats to explore the Riviera. We’re majorly crushing over the views and the top tier Belmond hospitality!
Location: The Dolomites
The Dolomites mountain region in Northern Italy is hot right now! The scenery is absolutely stunning and the cuisine is Alpine Italian (meaning delicious!) The tiny alpine villages are quaint are charming.For all our adventurers and wellness lovers, this is the spot for you. From December to April there is great skiing and snowshoeing. In the summer and fall there’s hut to hut hiking options and mountain biking. The hotels we partner with offer many wellness options from yoga and pilates to innovate spa treatments, and sauna, steam to relax after your adventures.
Location: Lake Garda
Location: Puglia
Accommodation: Villas
Looking for something a little more private, traveling with a big group/family, or always dreamed of “Eat, Pray, Loving” in a Tuscan countryside home? Then a villa may be the best option for you and we have access to villas throughout Italy, including Sicily and Sardinia! The pricing is often competitive with many stateside favorite vacation rentals. We can arrange for housekeeping, concierge services, and private chefs. Our top spots are Tuscany, Amalfi Coast and Lake Como, but we’re also seeing families opt for Puglia, Sicily, and Sardinia.
