So, where are Americans heading this season?

For travelers seeking to stay inside a modern masterpiece, theSinger Palace Hotelis an excellent choice.

The island is also dotted with charming, historical, and architecturally rich towns, from Palermo to Noto.

Rome skyline

The Rome skyline with Tiber river at sunset.Credit:Alexander Spatari/Getty Images

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On the heel of Italy liesPuglia, a region containing the longest coastline in mainland Italy.

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Palermo, elevated view over city rooftops at sunset

The Palermo skyline at sunset.Gary Yeowell/Getty Images

Trulli houses with pumpkins in Alberobello, Puglia

Authentic Trulli houses decorated by orange pumpkins for the Halloween celebration in Alberobello, Puglia.Anastasiia Shavshyna/Getty Images