As Vogue World: Milano celebrates the longstanding tradition of Italian artisanal craft in fashion, we’re reflecting on another time-honored ritual: vacationing in Italy.

Whether you’re heading to Milan for fashion week (or simply wish you were), or dreaming of a summer by the sea, there is a destination or hotel for everyone. Think: a shimmering pool on the shores of Lake Como; the electric, glowing turquoise of Sardinian waters; an iconic, Dua Lipa honeymoon-approved hotel; a design-forward Sorrento stay; the vibrant pastel palette of the Amalfi Coast; and more.

All of this you can find below in our insider’s guide to the best vacation spots in Italy, courtesy of models, publicists, designers, and more. Read on for their recommendations.

Noona Smith-Petersen, Publicist

“La Posta Vecchia Hotel outside Rome. I absolutely love everything about this hotel, owned by Marie-Louise Sciò, who also owns Hotel Il Pellicano as well as Mezzatorre in Ischia. Hotel Splendido in Portofino is my favorite place of all. The Edition recently opened a new cool destination hotel in Como.”

Bianca Balti, model

“Costa Smeralda is where I have some of my best summer memories. It’s such a special place, filled with magical spots: Ritual, with its incredible Le Terrazze restaurant carved into the granite, and Phi Beach, where you can watch the most beautiful sunset and then dance all night right by the water.”

Ida Corti, creative director of Lisa Cort

“Capalbio, a small village in Tuscany. For restaurants there, I recommend Ultima Spiaggia. It’s unbeatable. On the beach, great food, and a lovely relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Also, A Marsi: a modern trattoria in a beautiful ancient village of only a handful of houses perched on a hill amidst centuries-old cypress trees.”

Margherita Missoni, designer

“Sardinia, Italy. The best thing about Sardinia is the sea—it’s incredible, truly unbeatable.”

Tamu McPherson, fashion creative

“Il Pellicano. This year, after 20 years of spending our holidays in East Hampton—and time spent at Il Pellicano during the pandemic, when we couldn’t leave Italy—I returned there for a holiday with my family.

The location, service, grounds, seaside setting, and Pelligrill restaurant define la bella vita for me. This summer, I also discovered Scavolo Borgo, a tiny gem of a hotel and B&B nestled in the hills of Rimini.

I immediately fell in love with the views, the architecture, and the family chapel when I first visited. I would love to spend more time there.”

Mariacarla Boscono, model

“For vacation in Italy, I can surely say that my heart goes to Sicily and Tuscany in spring and summer. I also adore Venice in its magic autumn and winter time when the tourist wave is less intense and the city shines with its unique melancholy. Another of my favorite spots in Italy, which I often visit with my family and friends, is the Dolomite mountains.”

Emiliano Salci and Britt Moran, Dimorestudio designers

“Parco dei Principi, Sorrento. Designed by Gio Ponti, the hotel is a true masterpiece. We especially love the blue-and-white interiors, the geometric patterns of the custom ceramic tiles, and the elegant original furnishings; every detail feels considered, yet the atmosphere remains wonderfully relaxed.”

Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini, The Attico co-founders and co-creative directors

“Costiera Amalfitana. Having been born in Naples, the Amalfi Coast has always been a protagonist in my life. It is deeply connected to my memories and my identity. The bright colors, the light, the sea with Faraglioni have always been in front of me all the time, almost as part of the horizon. More than a place, it represents a familiar feeling.” —Ambrosio

“Pantelleria is a volcanic island that seems to live by a rhythm of its own. Its raw landscape shaped by rocks creates a beauty that feels both wild and intimate. It is a place where slowing down comes naturally, where silence and nature have their own sound.” —Tordini