Being in social isolation doesn't stop us dreaming of all the places we'd like to visit; in fact now we've got even more time to daydream. Escape on a virtual vacation to bring a little piece of Italy to your living room.

The delicate folds of fabric captured in a Bernini marble, the way the afternoon light settles on a field of Tuscan wheat, or the semicharred crust of a Neapolitan pizza – these are things that must be enjoyed firsthand. But until the world begins traveling again, dive into the best films, books, and virtual experiences or try your hand at cooking up some excitement for your next trip in your very own kitchen.