This Is Italy
Last summer the situation around the corona virus seemed to improve and we were even able to go to Italy for a while. But at the end of the summer, the situation deteriorated rapidly. In Italy, but also in the Netherlands and Belgium and actually all over the world. Now everyone is eagerly looking forward to the next holiday, but when can we be safe again? And what does such a corona-proof holiday to Italy look like?
Because let's face it: even if we seem to be on the right track again (whether or not helped by a vaccine and seasonal influences), many measures will remain in force for the time being.
That's stopping some of you from booking anything now, according to the poll we held in our Italy group on Facebook:
But a significant proportion have already made new travel plans. As Italy enthusiasts, we like to look ahead at the possibilities instead of the impossibilities.
The following options seem to us the most suitable for a corona-proof Italy holiday in 2021:
1. Road trip with your own car
With your own car to Italy Traveling has always been popular among the Dutch and Belgians, but in times of corona, own transport is actually a must. Much safer than sitting on an airplane with hundreds of people and always much more environmentally friendly anyway.
Don't have your own car? Then of course you can have one too whore. Instead of a fly & drive, just book your rental car in the Netherlands or Belgium and then go out with your own family. The rental companies ensure that every car for a new customer is completely cleaned and disinfected.
This option is also a good option if your own car is not suitable for a long drive. More tips about a car holiday to Italy can be found here.
2. Rent your own motorhome
Do you need more space and can your holiday start when you drive down the driveway, then you should take a look at a camper. The rental of motorhomes has really taken off, even before we had to deal with the pandemic.
The big advantage of a camper is that you can easily take everything with you and that you can put it where you want.
You can also fine-tune the motorhome you rent to the size of your group and the trip you are going to make. Italy offers good facilities for motorhomes, such as beautiful motorhome routes and camper pitches in good locations.
3. Your own holiday villa
Corona has made us aware of the risks of sitting together. Large hotels with thousands of guests, that is not yet what we can or want. But your own holiday home or even your own holiday villa, that can be called completely corona-proof.
Book your house through Airbnb or one of the other holiday home providers. There is a good chance that you can make a nice deal, because many people are still hesitating about booking a holiday in the summer.
4. Quiet Campsites
Is the 'bubble' of your own holiday home not for you? Then you can look for a campsite relatively safely. It is known that the virus can hardly be transmitted from one person to another in the open air, especially if you observe the distance rules.
If it has to be corona proof, it is useful to limit yourself to the smaller campsites and not to look for the massive holiday paradises on Lake Garda.
Wild camping with your tent or camper is officially not allowed in Italy, but it is tolerated in non-tourist areas or on mountains above 2.000 meters.
5. Alternative: stay in NL or BE
Admittedly, this one is less fun for Italophiles. But did you know that there are also a lot in the Netherlands or Belgium sweet life can be found? In the low countries, Burgundian life seems to take place mainly in the southern part. So maybe now is the time to book that holiday in the Limburg hills. Or finally experience a long-planned weekend in Brussels.
The Netherlands offers more Italy than you think: Roman cities such as Maastricht and Nijmegen, a replica of The Last Supper, our own Leaning Tower and a copy of St. Peter's in Oudenbosch. on Hello everybody you will find a lot of inspiration about experiencing an Italian holiday in the Netherlands.
What are you doing this summer?
At This is Italy we are curious how you will spend your summer. Do you already have plans for a corona-proof holiday? Or do you not dare to book something yet? Let us know by commenting below this article.
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