Italy truly is a bucket list destination. You can visit dozens of times and always find something new to see or do. The major cities are perfect for lovers of art, history, and culture, but make sure to go off the beaten path too. Italy’s many villages hold a unique charm and offer some of the best views. But let’s be real, any traveler to Italy has pizza and pasta on the brain.
Top 10 Things to See in Rome
When I’m planning my travel itineraries, I’m always looking for a short list of the most important things to do or see. Rome is so full of history and culture, that it would be easy to write a list of the top 50 things to see! For those of you looking for the absolute must-do…...
Headed to Italy? Book These Tickets Ahead of Time
When planning my vacation to Italy last summer, I saw the option to buy tickets to many of the famous attractions ahead of time. For some, you have to plan the exact time of your visit which can be difficult if you don’t have your itinerary pinned down. I didn’t buy all of my tickets online…...
Italy Part 5: One Night in Milan
After two wonderful days in Venice, we took the train to Milan for our last night in Italy. It’s sad to see such an amazing trip come to the end, but Milan was the perfect place to relax and get ready for our journey home. I’ve heard complaints about Milan, but I think people need…...
Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Milan
The Park Hyatt Milan has been at the top of my “churning bucket list” for a while now. Previously, the Hyatt credit card sign-up bonus offered two free nights, and at 30,000 points per night, the Park Hyatt Milan was a great redemption option. Unfortunately, you now only get 40,000 points with the Hyatt credit…...
Hotel Review: JW Marriott Venice
As part of our Italy vacation on points and miles, we decided to spend two nights in Venice. Venice has lots of luxury hotels, so it was difficult to decide where to stay. I finally settled on the JW Marriott Venice. It was a better value than other hotels at 40,000 Marriott points per nights…...
