On a recent trip to Newark, Delaware, travel writer Cheryl Rodewig stayed at the Hilton Wilmington/Christiana hotel. Here’s her take on the experience.

As the leaves change and we start to near the holiday season, there’s surely only one thing on everyone’s mind: Vacation! Vacation! Vacation!

Ever since Under the Tuscan Sun burst into the spotlight, the sleepy towns of Central Italy have come to life with tourists, all wanting a taste of the delicious wine and the serenity of driving on the cypress lined roads of the countryside. But, one would be surprised to learn that the roads connecting the hilltop villages are winding and getting from one place to the next needs a bit of planning and savvy driving skills. Here, we’ve put together some do’s and don’ts of road tripping for your Tuscan getaway.