Cibo e viaggi / Food and travel notes by Livio Acerbo
With all 27 major Italian cities under red heat alert, travelers are rethinking classic itineraries in favor of coastal towns, hill villages, and slower rhythms. Sicily’s newly discovered Roman shipwreck adds fresh appeal to heritage-focused regional escapes.
As an intense heat wave grips Italy with red alerts nationwide, travelers to Rome, Tuscany, and Sicily are rethinking timing and destinations. Regional travel and hidden gems are emerging as smart alternatives to crowded, sweltering hotspots.
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.