Andiamo! | Citalia Magazine Volume 1 2024

Italy
A Love Affair
with Citalia’s Personal Travel Planners
It’s the season of love, so we asked our expert Personal Travel Planners
about the Italy they’re most passionate about!
“I am always so passionate when talking about Italy to Citalia guests
- for four good reasons! First, there’s the art and cultural heritage
that's spread from amazingly-preserved historic cities to the most
remote and unexpected places. Then there’s the diverse natural
beauty. From the very south with the islands of Sicily and Sardinia
to the Alps in the north, you'll find beautiful beaches, as well as
dramatic high mountains, beautiful scenic lakes, and amazing nature
reserves. My third reason is the food, glorious food. Recipes have
been passed and enriched from generations to generation with such
fanaticism and love! My final reason? The people. Italians ‘make’
the country with their flamboyance, love and passion for life, music,
food, and family - and are so interesting and charming!”
Artan Prifti
Personal Travel Planner
“Italy is my passion - it’s really hard to narrow down my
favourite spot but one that springs to mind is the idyllic
coastal town that is Sorrento. Perched on a cliff edge,
you have the most stunning and dramatic views out from
the coast, and you can see Mount Vesuvius, Naples, and
even the island of Capri on a clear day (which is most days)!
I particularly love Piazza Tasso, filled with its family-run
cafés and bars where you can watch the world go by -
but a five-minute walk from here is a hidden gem called
Café Latino, with some of the finest pasta Italy has to offer,
plus it’s surrounded by beautiful gardens and lemon groves,
so you get a really authentic experience!”
Lucia Burletson
Personal Travel Planner
“Venice is my personal passion. I am not sure what it is
about the city, but it keeps drawing me back! Even with
my frequent visits, I always find a new little lane to explore
and there I am, lost again! I have a favourite little bar right
next to Rialto Bridge. Although it's tiny and popular, I
always wait for a free table so I can watch the busy canal
and scenes of life happening before me. There is so much
to see in Venice: from the art galleries to the beach over in
the Lido area, but the best thing is just to wander, stop for
drinks and snacks, and enjoy this crazy city!”
Linda Kulka
Personal Travel Planner
“I am very lucky to call Sardinia casa (home)! I lived there half of
my life, and the island holds many dear memories. While famous
for its beaches, I suggest you spend a few days in Cagliari, less
than a 20-minute drive from the airport, where you can enjoy
bustling markets, designer boutiques, and a vibrant nightlife that
caters to an elite crowd. I especially love Poetto Beach, one of
Sardinia’s longest beaches in Sardinia, which boasts beachfront
clubs and restaurants with live entertainment. Stay in Cagliari
for a few days, then drive to Hotel Stella Maris in Villasimius,
and Su Gologone in the north.”
Romina Locci
Personal Travel Planner
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