Nicola Volpi

The Dolomites represent the best that the Italian side of the Alps - and the Alps - has to offer. I have been traveling to this part of Italy for over 25 years and still manage to remain enamored every time I set foot at the base of the golden-bronze-craved massifs. Skiing will bring you to the Dolomites in the winter. Everything else will bring you back time and time again!

Welcome to my hometown! My family has had a house in the countryside surrounding San Gimignano for a few years now and we all travel there every chance we get. The Manhattan of the Medieval Ages with its seven towers (or eight or nine - it's up for debate at the local bars) perched upon a 400-meter high hill overlooking the beautiful rolling Tuscan hills with Vernaccia wineries and olive trees lining them is a UNESCO world heritage site that never disappoints.

From stunning sunsets over volcanic landscapes to sailing on crystal blue seas to amazing hotels to some of the finest gastronomy (and wine) the world has to offer, Sicily is the ultimate honeymoon destination! I have curated the below itinerary based on my own (and my clients') experiences on the island. If it intrigues you, just reach out to personalize your own!

Stockholm is an ideal summer destination for families seeking a cooler alternative to Southern Europe’s heat. The city offers a variety of engaging, family-friendly activities that combine culture, history, and outdoor fun. From exploring interactive museums and picturesque parks to enjoying lively amusement rides, Stockholm provides a relaxed yet enriching atmosphere where all ages can create lasting memories.

When people think of Spain, they play the greatest hits, Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla. When they go to the Costa Del Sol, they leave the airport and drive to their all-inclusive resorts as fast as possible. But what if that same coast was home to Spain's most underrated big city? With an average of 320 sunny days per year, it is little wonder that Malaga is steadily becoming one of the best places to live in Europe. The guide below is curated to help you get to know every side of Spain's sixth-largest city!

With its location 700 miles off the coast of mainland Portugal and given the plethora of other European islands, Madeira remains one of the Atlantic's most underrated holiday destinations. It's year-round warm (but not hot) climate, great food, hiking, sailing and the vibrant capital city of Funchal ensure there is something for everyone on Portugal's Atlantic Gem. After having explored the island in-depth, I have put together the below guide, enjoy!

When you come to Montego Bay, all you have to do is take the ten-minute shuttle to the Half Moon (provided by the hotel) and the rest will be taken care of for you... without ever having to leave the property.

Sicily has gone from being the hidden gem of Italian tourism to a jet-set exclusive luxury getaway over the last ten years. Now, to top things off, it has gone full Hollywood thanks to The White Lotus! I stayed at Belmond's Villa Sant'Andrea in Taormina in October 2022, and can confirm that it is difficult to have a more luxurious experience than this. The trip of a lifetime awaits!

Perched upon a bluff sandwiched in between two lakes sits the Llao Llao — Bariloche’s answer to Stephen King’s Overlook Hotel in Sidewinder, Colorado. During our honeymoon, my wife and I stopped at the Llao Llao in Bariloche for three nights before crossing the Andes to go deeper into Patagonia. The hotel provided all the luxury, sport and views we needed to proceed on our journey!

Chances are you will not have run into many people that have actually been to Bhutan, but anybody that has will describe it as magical. Bhutan blends well-preserved natural beauty with world-class hiking and an immersion into Buddhism. The Himalayan landscape is steep, yet breathtaking from all angles. The hotel selection is humbly luxurious, and the locals are distinctively hospitable. The best part is that it still remains a relatively off-the-beaten path destination, and you will not be troubled by mass tourism. If this sounds magical enough for you, then check out the itinerary I have curated below!

Japan the mythical. Japan the unique. Japan the ... overwhelming to visit for the first time? Don't worry, Japan newbies, this itinerary is for you! I have curated an itinerary for anybody looking to get their first taste of Japan, ensuring you will have a wonderful time and want to come back again and again and again. All you have to do is book your flights, kick back and let Japan treat you!

Egypt is the ultimate bucket-list destination. From the pyramids in Cairo, to the Pharaonic monuments and ruins along the Nile, it is steeped in history like few other places the world over. It is also a luxurious oasis filled with charm, hospitality and great cuisine. This itinerary provides a way to get the best of Egypt in under 10 days!

London is the type of metropolis that you could visit over and over again without tiring of things to see. This itinerary is something I like to propose to my clients that have already saturated the touristy hotspots and would like to focus their stay on local vibes and a luxurious experience.

We have all read, watched or heard something about the wondrous of Patagonia and yet it remains an elusive destination for many. The distance and vastness make it nearly overwhelming. As such, I have compiled an itinerary based on my own recent adventures on both the Chilean and Argentinian sides of the region. Take in the breathtaking views, meet the friendly locals and savor the local cuisine.

Italy's third most populous island is constantly undermined and overshadowed by its more luxurious cousin, Capri, to the southeast and the Instagram-friendly Amalfi coast. On top of that, the Ischitani are not necessarily brilliant marketeers, a trait which does not lend itself to mass-tourism. Then again, it may be this very lack of mass-tourism which made me fall in love with the island and put together this guide for you!

Over the past two decades, the Danish capital has transformed itself into Europe's capital of cool. There is something for everybody in Copenhagen: from hipster cafes to Michelin star restaurants; from modern avant-garde Nordic design to classical 18th century 'potato houses'. This guide presents a local's perspective on how to visit Copenhagen based on my experience of living here for the last five years. Walk like a Copenhagener, eat like one and get your 'hygge' on!

Marbella is the ultimate luxury getaway on Spain's southern Costa del Sol. It is the place to see and be seen. The landscape, set against a mountainous backdrop, overlooking the Gibraltar Strait and Northern Africa, is about as dreamy as you can find anywhere. It is also one of the few places in continental Europe with a year-round warm climate. My family and I escaped our cold winter in Denmark, to spend five weeks in Marbella this year, and I can only recommend it! There is nothing quite like sitting in shorts watching a sunset on a beach in January while all your friends are back home shoveling snow.

Calcio is not only the Italian word for football — it is also something as uniquely Italian as pizza, espresso and Prada. In Italy, calcio is more than just 22 people kicking a ball on a pitch. The best way to truly understand all the idiosyncrasies of Italian culture and the passion of its people is by diving deep into their cultural obsessions. Nothing brings the country together, divides it and provides historical context better than the national pastime. This alternative guide to Italy will take you through some cultural landmarks that you may have never considered before!

Barcelona calls all types of tourists with its amazing climate, gothic architecture and stellar food scene, but its hotspots have become overly crowded over the last decade. If you would still like to enjoy Barcelona but see another — more local and less crowded — side of it, then this guide is for you! Everyone should try to get to the Catalan Capital at least once a year, doing it differently can ensure you never get bored.