Are Americans WEaring a HOle in Venice, Florence, Rome and the Amalfi Coast?

By: Susan Sherren for Couture Trips
Published: April 6, 2023 5:23 PM

Spanish Steps, Rome Photo By Susan Sherren

​Americans are back at it, hitting the global road once more. Last summer was a banner comeback year for travel, except the travel industry still needs to get the memo and prepare for the onslaught of travelers. The headlines last summer were about lost luggage, flight delays, and cancellations, and many travelers found out that the airlines don't answer their phones! That should have put the damper on the 2023 travel season, but we're heading back toward mayhem again. Only this time around, the Europeans are raging mad about delayed retirement age limits, working conditions, and wages. Hopefully, many of these issues will calm down before the storm hits. However, only some of us have taken the clue; we are overselling some of the finest cities on the planet. Our copycat mentality regarding travel can negatively impact incredible destinations and countries like Italy. 

Italy remains one of the best-loved countries for my fellow Americans to visit. You have everything: culture, great food, warm and friendly people, and stunning scenery. Yes, a travelers' paradise. But there is some trouble brewing in paradise! We want to clump up and visit the classics- Venice, Florence, Rome, and the Amalfi Coast. This year I have had many requests for this fabulous foursome. Moving the David statue out of Florence might alleviate the strain. Imagine David in a quaint, quiet small town deep in the heart of Tuscany. He might need a break from all the glaring and staring.

Trevi Fountain, Rome Photo by Susan Sherren

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