Cibo e viaggi / Food and travel notes by Livio Acerbo
Pompeii’s new visitor caps mark the latest step in Italy’s broader push to manage overtourism, pushing travelers toward regional gems in Sicily, Liguria, and Abruzzo. Improved rail links are making these multi-city, off-the-beaten-path itineraries easier than ever.
A new New York–Bari route and Sicily’s Baroque town revival point to a broader shift in how travelers explore Italy, favoring regional depth over the classic circuit. From Puglia’s improved access to hidden Sicilian gems like Bagheria, southern Italy is stepping into the spotlight.
Mount Etna’s eruption, new Venice pricing rules, and Pompeii’s visitor caps are reshaping how travelers should plan trips to Italy this year. Here’s what these shifts mean for anyone exploring Sicily, Rome, and Italy’s rising regional destinations.