Italian television host Stefano De Martino is currently spending a summer vacation in California with his young son, Santiago, according to reporting from Dilei.it and Zazoom.it. The getaway, which features a classic American road trip by car across the West Coast, unfolds just months before the presenter steps into his high-profile role as the artistic director for the 2027 Festival of Sanremo.
A Father-Son Road Trip Along the West Coast
The summer escape brings De Martino and Santiago—born from the host’s past relationship with Belen Rodriguez, as reported by Dilei.it—across vast American highways far from Italian television studios. According to Dilei.it, the itinerary centers on Los Angeles and surrounding regions, prioritizing family time, relaxation, and long stretches of driving over heavy social media broadcasting or public appearances.
Despite efforts to maintain privacy during the trip, the travel plans drew attention from Italian fans abroad. According to Fanpage.it and Il Gazzettino, a group of Italian travelers spotted De Martino driving on a California highway and greeted him warmly, even offering well-wishes for his upcoming Sanremo assignment. The host responded with a smile.
Professional Stakes Ahead of Sanremo 2027
The American holiday serves as a final break before an intensely busy professional season. According to Dilei.it, De Martino is preparing to helm the artistic direction of the Festival of Sanremo 2027. This major career step requires months of upfront planning, artistic selections, and logistical meetings ahead of the broadcasts from the Ariston Theatre.
While the holiday focuses primarily on family bonding, the upcoming transition back to Rai network duties looms large in Italian entertainment reporting. Meanwhile, other figures from Italian television and media continue to make headlines back home, including recent discussions surrounding personal lives and television ratings reported broadly by outlets like Zazoom.it, though De Martino’s current focus remains firmly fixed on his time with Santiago on the West Coast.