Italy

We’ll begin this guide by saying, we LOVE Italy! There’s something incredibly special about visiting there, and it leaves you with such a relaxed vibe. Our first experience of Italy was a city break in Rome, we then visited Florence and Pisa on a Mediterranean cruise. During that same cruise we stopped in Naples and … Read more

Our love for Italy grew during 2022 because we took a number of cruises which stopped in Italian ports, one of them being Naples. During our trip we didn’t actually go into the city, instead choosing to visit Pompeii and Amalfi, but we always knew we wanted to return and see the region properly. Thankfully … Read more

Our trip to the Amalfi Coast was a last-minute bargain to a place we were eager to see. Having been to Amalfi and Pompeii during a cruise excursion from Naples in 2022, we instantly fell in love and knew we wanted to go back. We had the opportunity in March 2024 to visit there for … Read more

Having spotted an incredible bargain for the Amalfi Coast, we immediately knew we wanted to go. Yes, we dreamed of driving along the beautiful coastal road and taking in the Italian sunsets on the beach. But one of the biggest draws for us was going to see the Pompeii Archaeological Park. We had visited once … Read more

Driving along the Amalfi Coast is high up on many people’s bucket lists, but you may be unsure of what to expect. Most of the travel blogger sites we read before our trip told us not to drive there, stating it was terrifying and that public transport such as ferries and buses were the better … Read more

Florence is quite a popular excursion on many cruise ships, but in all honesty, it wasn’t at the top of our bucket list. We ended up taking a Mediterranean cruise on the Carnival Pride simply because the price was too good to resist. One of the ports on our cruise itinerary was Livorno, which is … Read more

Within the town of Pisa is the Piazza dei Miracoli, which translates to The Square of Miracles. It is home to one of the most iconic architectural marvels, namely the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Not only is the tower a popular attraction for the funny pictures taken by visitors, but it’s part of a collection … Read more

Whether it’s the incredible history, iconic monuments or the delectable food and drink, Rome combines all the essentials of the perfect travel break. But where do you begin when planning a trip to Rome? This is where Make a Bucket List can help with our Rome travel tips. Planning your Trip – Rome Travel Guide … Read more