I've visited 21 cities and villages in Italy. There are 4 places I can't wait to return to, and 2 I'd leave off my itinerary next time.

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The view of a seaside town with colorful buildings and tall cliffs from a hiking trail.
Cinque Terre is one of my favorite places to visit in Italy.

Alison Van Glad

I've traveled to all 20 regions of Italy. I'd go to this lesser-known capital city over Milan and Rome any day.

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The writer on a beach in Cagliari, Italy.
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Kaitlyn Rosati

I visited what's meant to be Italy's most elegant city. Honestly, I wouldn't go back.

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Author Rachel Hosie sipping wine in Turin with bowl of pasta in front of her
Though I enjoyed my time in Turin, the city didn't quite meet my expectations.

Rachel Hosie

I moved to a small mountain town in Italy. The community I've found here beats anything I've had in the US.

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Woman and man on vespa
I've met some incredible people while living in a small town in Italy.

Su Guillory

My favorite stop on Italy's Amalfi Coast felt like a hidden gem — plus, it was less crowded than spots like Positano

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Author Melanie Gordon smiling at Case Colorate in Vietri Sul Mare
Case Colorate in Vietri Sul Mare

Melanie Gordon

I'm a former professional sailor-turned CEO living in Monaco. Here's a day in my life leading the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team.

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Jimmy Spithill, the CEO of the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team
Jimmy Spithill.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jimmy Spithill, the 45-year-old CEO of the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team, about his daily routine. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I spent 6 days in Italy after dreaming of visiting my whole life. 6 surprises made it worth the wait.

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Boats parked in a canal between rows of buildings in Venice, Italy
Business Insider's reporter visited Venice, Rome, and Milan during her first trip to Italy.

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Lamborghini CEO says consumers are holding off on buying high-end cars because of tariffs

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Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann.

Lamborghini

I've traveled to all 20 regions in Italy — but I'll always return to this one in the south

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The writer walking down a cobblestone street in Matera, Italy in 2021.
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Kaitlyn Rosati

I love traveling to Italy, but always skip the Amalfi Coast. Here are 4 seaside destinations I like to visit instead.

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The village of Scilla in Calabria, Italy, complete with colorful houses, mountains in the background, and the sea.
I've never been to the Amalfi Coast, but I love to visit other seaside regions in Italy, like Calabria.

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