Cibo e viaggi / Food and travel notes by Livio Acerbo
Etna’s ongoing activity is disrupting flights and travel plans across Sicily, even as demand for Italy destinations keeps climbing. Here’s how savvy travelers are adjusting course toward regional Italy’s quieter alternatives.
Etna’s ash cloud grounded flights in Catania while transport strikes swept Italy this week, but the disruption is really an invitation to slow down and explore beyond Rome, Florence, and Venice. Here’s how to travel smarter through Sicily, Tuscany, and Italy’s coastal towns this autumn.
Italy’s travel momentum is shifting from Rome, Venice, and Florence toward coastal towns, regional routes, and hidden-gem destinations across Sicily, Puglia, and beyond. Here’s what’s driving the trend and how to navigate it wisely.
Italy’s late-summer travel spotlight is shifting from Rome and Florence toward hidden regional gems like Matera, Trapani, and the Aeolian Islands. Here’s why September 2026 is the season to explore beyond the classics.
Rail strikes and an Etna aviation alert are disrupting travel across Tuscany and Sicily this September, even as new flight routes and shoulder-season hidden gems keep demand strong. Here’s how to navigate both the setbacks and the opportunities.
September is shaping up as Italy’s best shoulder-season month, from Florence’s quieter streets to Sicily’s Cous Cous Fest — but strikes disrupting Sardinia and Tuscany routes mean flexibility is essential. Here’s how to plan around the chaos and discover resilient hidden gems.
September travel data reveals a growing shift toward Italy’s coastal towns and hidden gems, from Sicily’s Cous Cous Fest to quiet islands like Filicudi. Here’s what’s driving the late-summer Mediterranean surge — and what travelers should know before booking.
September travel coverage is spotlighting Italy’s quieter corners, from Sicily’s Aeolian Islands to inland towns like Montefalco and Gubbio. Here’s why shoulder-season regional travel is outshining the classic summer circuit.
Italy’s September travel plans face a trio of transport strikes on 7-8, 25-26, and 30 September, threatening trains, ferries, and flights nationwide. Here’s how to plan smarter trips to Sicily, Tuscany, and Rome around the disruption.
September travel coverage is pointing firmly toward Sicily’s Aeolian Islands, Tuscany, and Rome’s coastal towns as the smartest shoulder-season escapes. Here’s why these quieter destinations are outshining Italy’s usual hotspots this year.