I travel to Italy often to visit family. Escape the crowds in Venice and check out these 7 nearby gems instead.

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Bassano del Grappa is one of my favorite places to visit in Italy.

Chloe Caldwell

Give Venice a break — this nearby Italian town has the canals and fairy-tale charm without the crowds

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Treponti Bridge

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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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Cinque Terre is one of my favorite places to visit in Italy.

Alison Van Glad

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

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Business Insider's reporter visited Venice, Rome, and Milan during her first trip to Italy.

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I flew from Florida to Italy for $260 using budget airlines. My first flight was cheap, but my experience felt anything but.

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I flew with budget carriers Norse Airlines and easyJet to fly from Florida to Italy for under $300.

Amanda Adler

I went to Venice for the first time. I loved it, but I won't go back due to the massive crowds.

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Business Insider's reporter visited Venice, Italy, and saw first-hand how overtourism impacts its residents.

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The tourist tax in Venice didn't deter enough travelers. Now, the hot spot is limiting tour groups.

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Two images. Left: A view of Venice from a gondola with other gondolas on the water in front of it. Right: Crowds of people walk through a narrow alleyway between old brick buildings
Overtourism in Venice is getting so bad that city officials are putting a cap on tourist groups.

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After traveling to over 40 countries, I have no plans to return to these 4 places around the globe

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A beach with lush greenery, turquoise waters, and mountains in the distance.
After traveling to over 40 countries, there are a few locations I'm not in a rush to return to.

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I've traveled to many of the most popular spots in Italy. Here are the 4 places I'd return to and the 2 I'd skip next time.

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An aerial view of Florence and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
Florence was one of the many cities I visited in Italy.

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