While travel restrictions mean many of us are still unable to jet off for a summer holiday, the same is not true for celebrities and society beauties who have been soaking up the sun in Italy.
Kate Moss, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have all been spotted taking in the sights in recent weeks, while Princess Diana‘s model niece Lady Kitty Spencer met up with her family in Milan.
Over the weekend Chrissy Tiegen and John Legend were snapped strolling through the picturesque streets of Florence, while Kim Kardashian shared photos of her personal photoshoot at Rome’s Trevi Fountain.
Elsewhere singer Ciara and husband Russell Wilson enjoyed a shopping spree in Venice.
Although Italy remains on the UK’s amber list – and requires UK arrivals to self-isolate for five days – it has relatively relaxed entry requirements for travellers from the US and has very few restrictions in place, making it an attractive holiday destination.
US citizens can obtain a ‘Green Pass’ allowing them to enter Italy without having to self-isolate or quarantine upon arrival and undergo testing after quarantine.
Posing up a storm! Kim Kardashian has a Dolce Vita moment at Rome’s Trevi Fountain in D&G
Family holiday: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend explore Florence with children Luna and Miles
Loved-up: Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom snapped a selfie while sightseeing in Venice
Strict rules for UK visitors arriving in Italy…
On return to England travellers must:
… but things are much more relaxed for US arrivals
To obtain a Green Pass a US citizen must either be fully vaccinated, have recovered from Covid-19 within six months of travelling or be able to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test result taken within 48 hours of departure.
It means American stars can make the most of their time away, without any need for hotel quarantine.
Rules are much stricter from travellers from the UK, which is why many England fans struggled to travel for the Euro 2020 quarter-final over the weekend.
Travellers who have been in the UK in the last 14 days must present a negative Covid test taken within 48 hours and self-isolate for five days on arrival. An additional test must be taken at the end of this self-isolation period.
However the prospect of quarantine is no doubt easier to stomach for wealthier celebs who can splash out on plush hotels where they can hunker down for five days without going stir-crazy.
Model mother: Kate Moss took daughter Lila Grace for a holiday to Rome last month
Romantic getaway: Ciara and athlete husband Russell Wilson took in the sights in Venice
They also don’t need to worry about time off work, making it far easy to go and come back as they please.
Once given the green light for entry to Italy, holidaymakers can enjoy relative freedom, with the entire country currently classified as a ‘white zone’, which denotes the lowest levels of restrictions.
In white zones all activities are open, including arcades, casinos, amusement parks, community and nightclubs, as well as restaurants, cafes and tourist attractions.
Masks must be worn indoors and outdoors only when social distancing of 1m is not possible.
The country was badly hit at the start of the coronavirus crisis and has recorded a total of 128,000 deaths. In the last week it has recorded an average of 750 new cases a day.
As of yesterday, 57.6 per cent of the population had received one dose of the vaccination and 33.3 per cent are fully vaccinated.
Here, FEMAIL reveals just some of the stars who have been living la dolce vita…
CHRISSY TEIGEN AND JOHN LEGEND
Jet-set: Chrissy Tiegen and John Legend have shared snaps from their Italian trip on Instagram
Little explorer! Their three-year-old son Miles looked thrilled with the gelato in Florence
After being caught at the centre of a cyberbullying scandal, Chrissy Teigen was no doubt desperate for a break, and where better to head than the historic city of Florence.
The model, 35, and her singer husband John Legend, 42, looked relaxed as they explored the Italian city with their children Luna, five, and Miles, three, on Saturday.
Every inch the hands-on father, John put Luna on his shoulders as they took in the sights, while holding Miles and Chrissy’s hands.
At one point, Chrissy cooled down with an ice cream cone as her husband stopped for photos.
The family have enjoyed dining al fresco in local restaurants and have already found time for a pit-stop in Pisa – with Chrissy posing in front of the Leaning Tower.
KIM KARDASHIAN
Dolce Vita: Kim Kardashian rocked an all-tortoiseshell look at the Trevi Fountain in Rome
Dare to bare: The reality TV star donned a white skirt and crop top at the Spanish Steps
Controversial: Kim raised eyebrows when she wore this revealing dress to the Vatican
Kim Kardashian has put on a sultry display during her Italian holiday, including a donning a controversial cut-out dress for a visit to the Vatican with supermodel Kate Moss and her daughter Lila Grace.
The 40-year-old businesswoman and reality star failed to adhere to the strict dress code when she visited the Vatican, choosing a sexy lace dress which didn’t cover her shoulders and had cut-out sections throughout her mid-section.
However she did throw on a long leather jacket to conceal the frock when visiting St Peter’s Basilica.
Elsewhere, Kim stepped out in a cherry-print mini dress and posed up the storm in a white leather skirt in an attention-grabbing photoshoot at the Spanish Steps.
The mother-of-four, who is divorcing Kanye West after six years of marriage, also had her own Dolce Vita moment in a tortoiseshell Dolce & Gabbana dress for a visit to the Trevi Fountain.
KATE AND LILA MOSS
Mother-daughter date: Kate and Lila Grace Moss cut stylish figures for a day out in Rome
By Kim’s side as she explored the Vatican was an unlikely friend in the form of Kate Moss and her model daughter Lila.
Kim previously revealed Kate Moss is her ‘icon’ and has admitted to copying her style, so she was ndoubtedly feeling rather starstruck as she joined the model and her teenage daughter on the tour.
Photos show the reality star looking slightly overwhelmed as she sidled alongside the supermodel, 47, and her daughter, 18, in the back of a car, where Kate had a swift cigarette.
While Kim seemed starstruck in Kate’s company, the pair have met in the past owing to their links in the fashion world.
The duo both attended Riccardo Tisci’s 40th birthday party in Ibiza back in 2014, and were also seen at a Miami Dior fashion show in December 2019.
Kate looked typically cool in a simple black shift dress, while Lila wore a purple satin gown.
CIARA AND RUSSELL WILSON
Quality time: Ciara and Russell Wilson left the children at home and had a weekend in Italy
Grammy winner Ciara and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson headed to the airport yesterday after a whirlwind romantic holiday.
The 35-year-old R&B belter and the 32-year-old NFL star held hands as they arrived at Venice Marco Polo Airport after enjoying a child-free four-day vacation.
The couple celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary this week and maybe used the milestone as an excuse to jet off for some quality time together.
Known for their stylish ensembles, the pair showcased a string of fashion-forward looks while taking in the sights in Venice.
KATY PERRY AND ORLANDO BLOOM
Living her Italian dream: Katy Perry looked ready for summer in a yellow dress in Venice
Soaking up the sun: The mother-of-one cradled her dog on a day out in Venice with Orlando
A-listers Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are enjoying a bumper summer vacation that has so far taken in stops in Italy, Greece and Turkey.
The couple, who are travelling with their 10-month-old daughter Daisy Dove, put on a loved-up display as they kicked back and relaxed in Venice last month.
Just like any other tourists visiting the stunning city, the couple could not resist stopping to snap cute selfies in front of the iconic canals.
They also enjoyed a gondola ride and spent time unwinding in their £4,300 per night luxury hotel.
Reunited: Lady Kitty Spencer with her half-brother Samuel Aitken, in a photo taken in Milan
Princess Diana’s niece Lady Kitty Spencer reunited with her family in Milan last month.
The D&G model, who is engaged to fashion tycoon Michael Lewis, spent time with her mother Victoria Aitken and her half-brother Samuel, who live in South Africa.
Teenager Samuel shared a photo with his big sister and posed with his mother for a second snap.
Samuel last week continued his travels with a stop in Monte Carlo, while Kitty spent time in Marbella.
Last week Kitty’s father Earl Spencer joined her cousins Prince William and Prince Harry to unveil the Princess Diana statue at Kensington Palace.
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