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A treasure trove of culture, history, good food and style, Italy is all these things and more.

Land of culture, artistic masterpieces, Renaissance learning, designer fashion, Roman ingenuity and, of course, great food and strong coffee. What else can you say about Italy? Well, how much time have you got? Holidays to this ancient country really are the stuff of dreams. The only problem is, with so much to see and do in this land of wonder, one trip just isn’t enough.

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...you won’t find anywhere quite so amorous as Italy’s medieval cities.

When it’s not thrilling you with its ancient Greek and Roman heritage, its medieval towns or its Gothic churches, it will be enthralling you with its bustling metropolises. Cities like Milan and Turin show the modern face of Italy, which is one of style, sophistication and above all else class. Where top-notch restaurants and nights at the opera sit comfortably with live music halls and techno pumping nightclubs. The other side of Italy is one of romance. And when it comes to love, nowhere knows the language quite so well as this country. Whether you’re taking a gondola trip down Venice’s Grand Canal, climbing Pisa’s Leaning Tower or meandering through Florence’s majestic squares, you won’t find anywhere quite so amorous as Italy’s medieval cities. Its countryside is equally enticing with mountains and lakes to the north, rolling hills and vineyards further south and, of course, the volcanic landscape of Sicily. 

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...The 'Eternal City' - overflowing with things to do and see.

But it’s not all ancient marvels, action-packed cities and towns that give a new meaning to the phrase ‘love at first sight’. Italy is also a country of beautiful beaches, idyllic islands and action-packed resorts. The south is awash with unspoilt Greek-style coastal towns, from Calabria in the west to Puglia in the east. And, while the islands of Sardinia and Capri pull in the fabulous and the famous with their 5-star resorts, the Amalfi Coast attracts tourists in search of unrivalled beauty and picture postcard towns.

And then there is the ‘Eternal City’, or Rome to you and me. As the centre of the once powerful Roman Empire, this place is overflowing with things to do and see. With two thousand year old temples, stadiums and palaces, not to mention the treasures of the Vatican City, Italy’s capital is a culture vulture’s paradise.

Tips

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If you really want to impress your friends, then why not stay at one of the many historic properties across Italy? Look out for medieval monasteries, ancient villas and former palaces that offer bed and breakfast the traditional way.

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Check out Italy’s quieter Pontine Islands off the coast of Naples. They may not pull in the rich and the famous like Capri, but they are every bit as beautiful.

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Italy is a country with a very apparent north/south divide. If you are after sophistication and style, then head to the pricier northern regions. If  you’re after something more laid back, then visit the rural and picturesque south.

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