Dolce Vita’ HUB & SPOKE style journeys blend local immersion with well-paced small group experiences for travelers who want more than a highlight reel - they want to live more like a local, even if just for a little while.
By staying in a carefully chosen HUB home base, you’ll unpack once and settle into daily life. The SPOKES are shared, well-paced, small group enrichment experiences, intentionally focused and efficient - leaving you free time to immerse in the daily rhythm — learn to order coffee like a local, where to shop the freshest cheese and which streets lead you home, while avoiding the travel crowds.
These experiences are especially ideal as a seamless experience before or after your own adventures. Think of it as getting your “feet wet” - a gentle immersion that leaves you ready and inspired to continue exploring on your own. The possibilities are endless!
With that spirit in mind, DVA is sketching a few NEW Hub & Spoke adventures for 2027 — for travelers who like to slow down, settle in, and explore beyond the obvious:
2027
Hub & Spoke
ISCHIA
A sun-drenched island ready for its overdue comeback — think cooking classes, beach time, and easy escapes to the mountains or Capri, Positano and the Amalfi Coast.
Hub & Spoke SARDINIA
Italy’s wild, untamed islands and low-key escape for the in-the-know — spend days boating turquoise waters, taking e-bike rides, exploring neighboring villages and standout wineries.
Hub & Spoke TUSCANY
A classic, but refreshed — olive or grape harvests, long farm lunches, and hikes through rolling countryside that reward your appetite for “off the beaten...”.
Interested?
Let me know and I’ll share early details before these adventures are released publicly.
2026
Hub & Spoke PUGLIA
7 days/6nights
Our hub is the seaside town of Monopoli, at Palazzo Mulini. The spokes will include Lecce and Matera for experiences such as pasta and cheese making, wine tasting, boating and more.
Hub & Spoke PROVENCE
7 days/6 nights
Our hub is the sweet Provencal town of Aix en Provence, at Hotel Apartments Les Floridian. The spokes will include Isle sur La Surge, Luberon and Cassis, for experiences such as antique markets, cooking class, boating and more.
Hub & Spoke FLORENCE
4 days/4 nights
Our hub will be in the historic center at Hotel Alessandra. The spokes will include San Miniato, an Olive grove and through out the historic center for experiences such as e-bike, cooking class and art-historian led museum tours.
