Stay Fabulous
Stay Fabulous is the travel podcast for dreamers, seekers, and design-minded travelers who crave more than just checklists and tourist traps. Hosted by Anastasiya, founder of Fabulous Vita Travel Agency and expert in curated travel through Italy, Greece, and France, each episode is a blend of insider insight, personal storytelling, and soulful advice on how to travel beautifully and live intentionally.
From navigating the chaos of Rome to finding stillness in the Cyclades or discovering hidden towns in Provence, this podcast offers practical tips, emotional takeaways, and honest reflections from someone who’s helped thousands of Americans design unforgettable journeys through Europe.
Whether you're planning your first trip to Italy or dreaming of a summer on the Amalfi Coast, Stay Fabulous is your companion for travel that feels as good as it looks.
Stay Fabulous
Florence in 2026: What’s Changed and What You Need to Do Differently
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Florence has changed, not in beauty, but in how the city operates for visitors. In this episode, I will explain why planning a trip to Florence in 2026 requires a more structured approach than it did just a few years ago. Iconic landmarks such as the Uffizi Gallery, Galleria dell'Accademia, and the climb of the Florence Cathedral now operate largely on timed, nominative ticket systems, with reservations often selling out weeks or even months in advance.
These changes have reshaped how visitors experience the city. Museum entries, restaurant reservations, and transportation schedules increasingly function as fixed anchors within each day, making last-minute adjustments far more difficult than they once were. At the same time, tighter regulation of short-term rentals and stronger oversight within Florence’s UNESCO historic center have introduced new structure to arrivals, accommodations, and guided experiences.
Beyond Florence itself, this episode places these developments within a wider shift happening across Europe. Travel is becoming more digitized and organized, from new border entry systems to tighter coordination around reservations and logistics.
As the founder and CEO of the bespoke travel agency, I see hundreds of Italy journeys being organized for travelers every year. In this episode, I’ll explain what these changes mean for travelers planning a trip to Italy in 2026 and how to approach Florence in a way that allows the city to feel seamless, immersive, and unforgettable.
Link to the YouTube video on Italy’s New Entry System (EES): What Happens When You Land in Italy NOW: https://youtu.be/UREZbDvg764?si=yhqgHEowp6c4ZK9n
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0:00 Florence in 2026: What Changed for Travelers
2:00 Timed Tickets & Nominative Reservations Explained
4:20 New Rules for Short-Term Rentals in Florence
6:23 The Biggest Italy Itinerary Mistake in 2026
8:05 Europe Travel Is Becoming More Structured
9:01 How to Plan Florence the Right Way in 2026
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