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Italy is one of my favorite countries. There is so much to see and it varies greatly from region to region. I find myself in love with the beaches of southern Italy, Sardinia, and Sicily. I’m headed to a new region (for me) later this week: Puglia. The heel of Italy’s boot-shaped geography is renowned for its slow pace, delicious food (burrata, focaccia, orecchiette, yes please), and beaches.
Itinerary
Flights:
- SWISS (Business Class) – Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- ITA Airways (Business Class) – Brindisi Airport (BRS) to Leonardo da Vinci-Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Delta Air Lines (Delta One®/First Class) – Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
Planned Lounges:
- Swissport Lounge Chicago (ORD)
- Swiss Senator Lounge (ZRH)
- ITA Airways Hangar Lounge (FCO)
- Air France Lounge (FRA)
- Delta One® Lounge (JFK)
Hotels:
- Mercure Villa Romanazzi Carducci Bari
- Hilton Garden Inn Lecce
- La Sommità Relais & Chateaux
- Canne Bianche
- Hotel Orientale, Brindisi
- Frankfurt Airport Marriott
We’ll be driving around for the 10 days that we’ll be in Italy and I’ll report back with what we do, see, and eat. Expect hotel, lounge, and flight reviews. There are not too many points hotels in the region and with the exception of one above, I’m paying cash rates.
Anthony’s Take: This is the first time we’ll be in Europe this year and I can’t wait to get back to Italy to explore a new region. Have you been to Puglia? Any recommendations?
(Image Credits: Alessio Roversi and Massimo Virgilio.)
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Polignano: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g635875-d7058257-Reviews-Centro_Storico_di_Polignano_a_Mare-Polignano_a_Mare_Province_of_Bari_Puglia.html
On the list. Thanks!
Can’t wait for the report and pics!