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Five Places to Visit in Italy in February

Five Places to Visit in Italy in February

There’s no getting away from the fact that February is winter in Italy—if you want to ski, then this is the time to visit. Having said that, if hitting the slopes isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other reasons to head to the Bel Paese in the second month of the... read more
Italy in December: Top 5 Destinations

Italy in December: Top 5 Destinations

December is a fantastic month to visit Italy, with something sure to get you in the holiday spirit on offer at popular destinations across the country, whether you’re in search of art & culture, winter sports, or festive food. Although December is winter in Italy,... read more
The Best Way to Celebrate Christmas in Rome

The Best Way to Celebrate Christmas in Rome

One of the world’s most iconic cities, Rome is a must-visit destination at any time of year, but there’s no denying that it’s extra special during the holiday season. A religious holiday for many, Christmas in Rome offers plenty of chances to experience Christian and... read more
Fall, the Best Season to Visit Tuscany

Fall, the Best Season to Visit Tuscany

Tuscany is one of the top regions in Italy to visit at any time of year—home to the art city to end all art cities, Florence, smaller gems such as Siena, Lucca, and Arezzo, and picturesque rolling hills dotted with cypress trees, it’s a region that visitors have been... read more
Venice Will Charge Tourist Entrance Fee in 2023

Venice Will Charge Tourist Entrance Fee in 2023

Venice welcomed an astonishing 20 million visitors in 2019. Although numbers dropped considerably in 2020 when Northern Italy was particularly badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, such high visitor numbers are increasingly unsustainable for a city precariously built on... read more

Travelling in Italy During Covid-19: What to Know

Italy was hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The first cluster of cases in Europe was officially detected in Northern Italy in February 2020 and the Lombardy region alone went on to account for almost a quarter of the country’s deaths from the virus. As... read more
Unique and Exclusive Things to Do in Venice

Unique and Exclusive Things to Do in Venice

Venice is unique. One of the planet’s absolute, non-negotiable, once-in-a-lifetime, must-see locations. Unfortunately, this bucket-list status means that the city on the water can be unbearably packed during peak tourist season. To escape the crowds, you have two... read more
New Year’s Eve in Italy: Where to Go and What to Do

New Year’s Eve in Italy: Where to Go and What to Do

Where is the best place in Italy to spend New Year’s Eve? Capodanno, as it’s known in Italian, is a major cause for celebration across the peninsula. For most Italians, the last day of the year involves a huge multi-course dinner, or cenone, with family and friends... read more
Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Italy

Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Italy

As December approaches, Christmas markets spring up all over Europe. Although traditionally more popular in Northern European countries, Christmas markets are now becoming much more widespread and, thanks to the north of the country’s proximity to Germanic countries,... read more
What to Do in the Dolomites in Winter

What to Do in the Dolomites in Winter

Italy’s stunning Dolomites have been officially classified by UNESCO as a natural paradise and who are we to argue? These uniquely beautiful mountains form part of the Northern Italian Alps and include eighteen peaks that soar to well over a thousand feet. Whether... read more
The Best Ski Resorts in Italy for a Winter Trip

The Best Ski Resorts in Italy for a Winter Trip

A ski trip to Italy quite simply offers everything fans of the white stuff could ever wish for. Spoilt for choice in terms of resorts with something to suit all abilities, most offer a friendly welcome, delicious food to keep you well fuelled, cultural attractions to... read more

Open letter, from Dragonfly Tours CEO

Dear friends and clients, As you know, our company is specialized in incoming tourism to Italy, the country where I was born and which I especially care for and where I live mostly all year round. We were the first country In Europe to challenge the battle against the... read more

An open letter to you, from our CEO in Italy

Dear friends and customers, in this moment of particular gravity, I felt the need to share my thoughts with you. This a time that due to the fact that we are all obliged  to stay in our homes, we must try to make the best use of it by trying to focus our attention on... read more
Corona Virus thought

Corona Virus thought

To all our friends and clients out there, first thank you for the infinite messages showing us your love and concern. We just wanted to give you a real idea of the situation in our wonderful country, unfortunately in these situations’ jackals take the show, but life... read more
Summer in the Mountains: the Destinations to Discover

Summer in the Mountains: the Destinations to Discover

If you are looking for enchanting and exclusive places to relax in the mountains that offer breathtaking landscapes, the Bel Paese will not disappoint you. Here are some examples: In the famous Courmayeur it is possible to rejuvenate yourself in the complete... read more

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