Italy

Tuscany

Hearty farmers kitchens, expansive vineyards that swallow the hills, and cities that inspire some of the most ethereal works of art in the world – Tuscany seems to be where time began. Florence needs little introduction with her jaw-dropping galleries and delightful duomo, and the hills close by make way for some of the worlds best blockbuster wines. Slow seasonal produce graces Tuscan tables with charred steaks, spiced cakes, and moody Chianti’s take centerstage.

Lake como

Shimmering blue shores backed by mountains and punctuated with grand neoclassical villas create postcard worthy sights along the shores of Lake Como. This side of Italy makes way for whimsical pleasures, where days are spent wandering ornate gardens, sipping something special, and driving the scenic winding roads. This is where you will taste creamy risottos swimming with fish fresh from the lake, braised wild boar snagged from the lush forests nearby, and red smeared berries with gelato.

Puglia

Pretty Puglia can be found on the heel of Italy; a place where regal architecture occupies sun bleached rock, and a long history of culture and kings lends itself well to a fascinating culture. Baked in baroque splendor, foodie love affairs in Puglia are all about deep rooted tradition. A land of sun, endless olive groves, and salt whipped sea air – everything grows in gorgeous abundance. Puglia is a picnic for the senses with delicate souffles, buttery burrata, and eggplants dressed to impress in parmesan.

Le Marche & Abruzzo

The birthplace of Raphael, Le Marche lulls you in a summer dream with its quaint hilltop towns, pebbled beaches, and operatic crescendos tumbling into the Adriatic Sea. This is the home to the Ascoli stuffed olive, smoky soft sausages, twelve layered lasagna enlivened with sweetbreads and wild mushrooms, and deliriously good fish stews. Abruzzo too, boasts rugged mountains that puncture the skies and a perfect backdrop for watching the Alpine light as you pop saffron spiced mussels into your mouth.