Italy Holidays
The world famous Colosseum in Rome.
Italy has long been a popular tourist destination due to its abundant cultural and historical sites, great cuisine and extensive Mediterranean coastline.
Each region of Italy has something to offer its visitors. The North is where you will find the city of Venice, which has been built across more than one hundred small islands, the fashion centre of Milan and the picturesque area of Lake Como. This is also a popular area for skiers visiting the many resorts dotted along the mountain ranges. The capital city of Rome can be found in Central Italy and is home to many famous landmarks such as the Roman Forum, the Colosseum and the Pantheon, to name but a few. Other well known cities in this region include Florence, Pisa and Siena. Southern Italy encompasses the city of Naples and the idyllic island of Capri as well as the Amalfi Coast. This is also where you will find the ruined city of Pompeii and the source of its destruction: Mount Vesuvius. Further south is the region of Calabria, off the coast of which lies the island of Sicily.
A Mediterranean climate dictates the weather patterns throughout Italy meaning summers become very hot, especially in the south. The north of Italy, especially around the mountainous areas can become very cold in the winter. The best months to visit, to avoid the summer holiday crowds, are September and October.
Each region of Italy has something to offer its visitors. The North is where you will find the city of Venice, which has been built across more than one hundred small islands, the fashion centre of Milan and the picturesque area of Lake Como. This is also a popular area for skiers visiting the many resorts dotted along the mountain ranges. The capital city of Rome can be found in Central Italy and is home to many famous landmarks such as the Roman Forum, the Colosseum and the Pantheon, to name but a few. Other well known cities in this region include Florence, Pisa and Siena. Southern Italy encompasses the city of Naples and the idyllic island of Capri as well as the Amalfi Coast. This is also where you will find the ruined city of Pompeii and the source of its destruction: Mount Vesuvius. Further south is the region of Calabria, off the coast of which lies the island of Sicily.
A Mediterranean climate dictates the weather patterns throughout Italy meaning summers become very hot, especially in the south. The north of Italy, especially around the mountainous areas can become very cold in the winter. The best months to visit, to avoid the summer holiday crowds, are September and October.
Featured Destinations in Italy
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Bardolino
Garda
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Lido Di Jesolo
Limone Sul Garda
Riva Del Garda
Travellers' top tips for places in Italy
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- Sant'Agnello: take the boat over to Capri and go to the beach! J-ardagh
- Positano: Make sure you try the limone granita in the piazza at the top of the walk down to the beach. DELICIOUS!! Sally_11011
- Rimini: Very busy, loud and crowded. Not a picturesque area at all. The amount of shops and restaurants is overwhelming. However San Marino was beautiful. T annikon
- Capri: Capri is a beautiful .. try to avoid the bars, cafes and restaurants in the piazzetta .. especially bar funiculare which is a total rip-off!! AlanG55
- Sestriere: Dont expect too much nightlife! Jamie959
- Palermo: Explore restaurants and nightlife along the coast. There is nothing spectacular about the city. Tastierre
- Venice: Walk to San Marco Square and enjoy all the alleyways and shops along the way. Following the signs was a lot of fun! kiawah
- Venice: Visit the neighborhoods,save $$$ by shopping and eating away from San Marco square. cmkpolo
- Cervinia: Go to Le Samovar for a hot chocolate or tea. Eat lunch at Chalet Etoile if you are on the slopes...divine! SouthernTravelGal
- Positano: swim in the sea, pat the cats, eat at Next2, la Tarrazza and Max, avoid Capri when it is very hot and busy , gloat about choosing Positano over Amalfi jan070670
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Italy travel tips from your fellow travellers
- Venice: Walk the back streets but have a Map! Keep luggage to a minimum. Much "Schlepping" is required and less is more. - by Nedene
- San Gimignano: Park your car at Parking P2 - by Ginger1Winterthur
- Portofino: Take a boat to the Monastary. Gawk at the ridiculous prices- better values in Santa Margherita - by cbreezedad
- Sorrento: Go and people watch in Tasso Square. Take the bus along the Amalphi Coast, and visit Possitano, Amalphi and Ravello. Visit Pompei and Vesuvius. - by BrianandJulie
- Venice: see the hungarian pavilion in the park giardini. its jugendstil at its best - by brilloclown