Trip Ideas T+L's 2021 Destination of the Year: Italy By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on November 12, 2020 As we all sat home reeling this spring, videos began making the rounds: a rooftop DJ in Rome and a balcony accordionist in Sicily, nonnas teaching pasta-making from their small towns and widows in Siena starting singalongs from their windows. Amid the overwhelming emotions of the spring, a taste of that irrepressible Italian spirit was just what we all needed—a tonic for the soul. Italy has been a beloved destination for generations, and this year, we were reminded of why that is. It felt only right to name Italy our 2021 Destination of the Year. Here's hoping we can all get there in 2021. The Best Spots to Visit in Italy, According to T+L Editors 10 Eating and Drinking Rules Italians Live By Italy's Coolest Cocktail Bars How to Make Pasta Like an Italian, According to Chef Massimo Bottura 10 Most Underrated Things to Do in Rome The Joys of Getting Lost, Slowing Down, and Seeing Venice Like a Local 10 Places Where Italians Travel in Italy, According to a Local 10 Secret Islands in Italy That Have All of the Beauty and None of the Tourists The Best Day Trips in Tuscany for a Wine-filled Adventure With Stunning Scenery 10 Reasons to Visit Sicily on Your Next Trip to Italy Trip Ideas This Italian Island Has the Glamour of Capri Without the Crowds Basic Italian Words and Phrases for Your Trip to Italy 10 Common Mistakes Travelers Make in Italy — and How to Avoid Them This Lesser-known Italian Island Offers the Ultimate Quiet Vacation Away From the Crowds These Are 10 of the Most Beautiful Towns in Italy 4 Epic Adventure Travel Ideas in Italy, From Tuscany's Rolling Hills to the Dolomite Mountains Italy's New Coast-to-coast Hiking Trail Is Filled With Mountains and Beaches to Explore This Beautiful New 87-mile Bike Path Will Take You All the Way Around Italy's Largest Lake Italy's New Hiking Trail Will Connect All 25 National Parks (Video) The History of the Aperitivo — and How to Enjoy It Like an Italian 18 Italian Hotel Chefs Share Their Favorite Recipes to Help You Get a Taste of Italy at Home 10 Classic Italian Cocktails and How to Make Them at Home How to Make Limoncello, According to an Italian Bartender (Video) Celebrities' Favorite Spots in Italy, According to Rome's Tour Guide to the Stars These Italian Recipes Will Make You Feel Like You're Having a 'Night Out' in Italy (Video) How to Spend a Perfect Day on Rome's Best Street The Best Wineries in Northern Italy, According to One 'T+L' A-List Advisor Every Cheese Lover Should Visit the Parmesan Cheese Trail in Italy — Here’s How to Do It Right Ham Dungeons, Vinegar Lofts, and More Adventures in Italy’s Oddly Specific Food Museums Meet the Black Creatives Bringing Change to Italy Trip Ideas Luxury Hotels 12 Best Small Towns in Italy