
Milan: Italy's fashion center is fabulous in autumn. And the Mandarin Oriental is a great place to see and be seen, especially around and after Fashion Week. Click through the gallery for more photos of where to go in fall:

Milan: The artistic and ancient Brera neighborhood, akin to New York City's Soho, is a Milan must.

Sicily: The southern Italy region is famed for its olive groves, seaside villages and magical sunsets. Consider a stay at the Rocco Forte resort.

Sicily: The island boasts centuries-old Greek and Roman ruins, lush green landscapes and unforgettable cuisine.

Rome: At the Cielo Bar at Hotel de la Ville, rooftop cocktails provide a panoramic escape.

Rome: One of the Eternal City's hottest new hotels is Hotel de la Ville, an authentic Roman palazzo situated above the famed Spanish Steps.

Rome: The Hotel de la Ville's bathrooms feature elegant marble finishes. All this may be even more appealing in the fall when Italy's prices can dip a bit.

Puglia: Borgo Egnazia is a five-star resort welcoming visitors with a grandiose entrance arch and grounds inspired by old countryside houses.

Puglia: It's still warm enough to go swimming in early fall. Borgo Egnazia is home to three pools, plus stunning views of the region's countryside.

Amalfi Coast: This is where it all comes together -- rich flora, an unspoiled sea and the culture of the Mediterranean region.

Amalfi: The elevated (literally!) Monastero Santa Rosa resort offers the most beguiling views of jagged cliffs and the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Amalfi: Monastero Santa Rosa is a former monastery that preserves the region's architecture, history and spiritual energy.

Aperitivo: All over Italy, happy hour is honored, often with cocktails employing local seasonal ingredients.



