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Notes, comparisons and dispatches on where to stay and how to plan a considered trip to Italy.
SardiniaSardinia in September: Where to Stay, What to Book and What Still Needs ReservationsSeptember is Sardinia's smartest month: warm sea, softer light, fewer crowds. But beaches, restaurants and boats still need planning. Here is the honest guide.
Amalfi CoastNaples to the Amalfi Coast by Ferry: How to Do It Without Getting the Route WrongDirect ferries link Naples with Sorrento and, in season, Positano. For Amalfi, Salerno is often the smarter gateway. Here is how to plan the crossing properly.
Italy Travel PlanningSardinia vs Sicily: Which Island Should You Choose for Your Trip?Sardinia or Sicily? This honest guide compares beaches, food, culture, driving, cost, luxury, families and first-time trips so you choose the right island.
PugliaPuglia Without a Car: Where to Stay, How to Move and What to AvoidCan you visit Puglia without a car? Yes, if you choose the right base. Here is where to stay, how to use trains and buses, and when renting a car still makes sense.
MallorcaMallorca Without a Car: Where to Stay, How to Move and What to AvoidCan you visit Mallorca without a car? Yes, if you choose the right base. Here is where to stay, how to use buses, trains and ferries, and what not to plan.
Amalfi CoastSorrento vs Positano vs Amalfi: Where Should You Stay on the Amalfi Coast?Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi give three completely different trips. Here is where to stay for ferries, romance, first-timers, no-car travel, families and Capri.
Amalfi CoastAmalfi Coast Without a Car: Where to Stay, How to Move and What to AvoidCan you visit the Amalfi Coast without a car? Yes, and often you should. Here is where to stay, how to use ferries and buses, and which mistakes to avoid.
Lake ComoLake Como Without a Car: Where to Stay, How to Move and What to AvoidCan you visit Lake Como without a car? Yes, if you choose the right base. Here is where to stay, how to use trains and ferries, and when not having a car becomes a problem.
SardiniaWhere to Stay in Sardinia First Time: The Base Decision That Makes or Breaks the TripWhere should you stay in Sardinia for the first time? This guide explains the best bases for beaches, no-car trips, families, couples, Costa Smeralda, Alghero, Cagliari and Baunei.
SardiniaDo You Need a Car in Sardinia? The Honest 2026 AnswerDo you need a car in Sardinia? Usually yes, but not always. Here is when to rent, when to skip it, and which Sardinia bases work without a car.
SardiniaSardinia Beach Reservations 2026: Which Beaches You Need to Book Before You GoMany of Sardinia's most famous beaches require advance booking in 2026. Here is how La Pelosa, Cala Brandinchi, Lu Impostu, Tuerredda, Cala Goloritzé and Cala Coticcio work.
VeniceVenice Access Fee Ends Today: What Travellers Should Know After July 27Venice's 2026 access fee trial ended on July 27. Here is what day visitors, hotel guests and travellers should know now, and why the fee may return stronger.
PortugalBenagil Cave 2026: How to Visit Without Breaking the RulesBenagil Cave in the Algarve can still be visited in 2026, but swimming, landing on the sand and unguided access are restricted. Here is how to plan it.
SardiniaTuerredda Beach 2026: How to Book Sardinia’s New Reservation BeachTuerredda beach in southern Sardinia now requires booking from June 2 to October 15, 2026, with 1,100 daily places, QR access and a 3 euros fee.
MaltaMalta’s Blue Lagoon Now Needs a Booking: How to Visit Comino in 2026The Blue Lagoon on Comino now runs on free timed bookings with a cap of 4,000 visitors at a time. Here is how the system works and which slot to choose.
MallorcaMallorca Eclipse 2026: Why You Should Not Drive Into the TramuntanaMallorca restricts Tramuntana roads, beach car parks and lighthouses from mid afternoon on eclipse day. Here is how to plan August 12, 2026 properly.
AndalusiaCaminito del Rey in 2026: The Booking Decides the DayThe Caminito del Rey runs on timed tickets, one direction and a shuttle between the ends. Here is how to book it and build the Malaga day around it.
GreeceAcropolis in 2026: How Timed Entry Changed the Athens MorningThe Acropolis now runs on timed entry slots and a daily visitor cap. Here is how to book the right hour and build the Athens day around it.
GreeceNavagio Beach in 2026: Closed Below, Open AboveNavagio Beach on Zakynthos stays closed until 31 October 2026 over landslide risk. Here is what the closure means and how to see the shipwreck properly.
PortugalBerlengas Pass 2026: How to Visit Portugal’s Limited Island ReserveBerlenga Grande requires the Berlengas Pass before the boat from Peniche. Here is how the permit works and how to plan the island day properly.
GaliciaCíes Islands 2026: How to Get the Permit Before You Book the FerryThe Cíes Islands require Xunta authorization from May 15 to September 15. Here is how to book the permit, ferry and day properly.
Balearic IslandsFormentera by Car in 2026: The Permit Rules Travellers Need to KnowFormentera limits vehicles from June 1 to September 30, 2026. Here is how the permit system changes ferry plans, rentals and beach days.
GreeceSantorini Cruise Rules 2026: How to Visit Without Losing the Day to the Cable CarSantorini's 2026 cruise cap limits daily cruise visitors to 8,000, while Fira's cable car remains the key bottleneck. Here is how to plan the island.
DolomitesTre Cime di Lavaredo 2026: How the New Parking Rules Change the DayTre Cime di Lavaredo now requires online booking for the toll road and car park. Here is how to plan the Dolomites' most famous hike in 2026.
GuidesThe 30 Best Restaurants on the Amalfi Coast, Town by TownThirty restaurants, six dining zones and one rule: choose the table that belongs to the day you are already having.
CorsicaRestonica Valley 2026: Corsica’s most beautiful road now runs on a shuttleThe upper Restonica Valley is closed to private cars in 2026, with a shuttle to the Grotelle trailhead. Here is how to plan the lakes properly.
SardiniaLa Pelosa Beach 2026: how to book Sardinia’s most protected sandLa Pelosa in Stintino requires booking in 2026, with a daily cap, entry fee and the famous mat rule. Here is how to plan the beach properly.
SicilyRabbit Beach Lampedusa 2026: how to book Spiaggia dei ConigliSpiaggia dei Conigli in Lampedusa requires booking in 2026, with limited shifts, QR access and strict reserve rules. Here is how to plan it properly.
DolomitesDolomites 2026: Alpe di Siusi and Seceda now require smarter planningAlpe di Siusi has new 2026 parking reservations, while Seceda requires timed cable car planning. Here is how to visit without wasting the day.
SardiniaCala Goloritzé 2026: how to book Sardinia’s most protected beachCala Goloritzé requires booking in 2026, with limited access, QR codes and strict trail rules. Here is how to plan the beach properly.