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Take Me to Italy!
My Favorite Destination: Italy
We were married at a masseria outside Ostuni, so I’ll always be a little biased. But Italy keeps earning it: the masserie of Puglia, the cliffs of Positano, the trattorias of Florence, the long Roman evenings. It’s the destination I visit in my dreams.
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My Italian Adventures
All Things Italy!
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Go slowly. Stay somewhere beautiful. Come home a little changed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Pick Your Destination
What's your favorite travel destination?
Italy, and Puglia in particular. We were married at a masseria outside Ostuni, and it’s the part of Italy I dream of the most. My Ostuni travel guide is the best place to begin!
Where should I go for a slow, romantic trip?
For masserie and the sea, Puglia. For cliffside views, Positano. For magical city moments, Florence, without a doubt. For a West Coast U.S.A. adventure, Orange County or Napa Valley. There’s romance to be found everywhere!
Where do you recommend for a destination wedding?
If you’re a non-EU couple looking to have a destination wedding in Europe, consider Puglia, where we married, plus Tuscany and Mallorca.
Got a question I didn’t cover? I’d love to hear from you! Send me an email at lauren@laurenbelz.com, or slide into my DMs on Instagram @lobelz.