Italian Holidays:  Almost Everyone’s Dream Holiday Destination

Images of typical Italian holidays – the architecture, colorful festivals, Italian food and wine, history of Roman Catholicism in Vatican City, and all its splendor. Some could say it’s a country all its own, even though it’s located inside of Rome. Complete with museums, ancient churches, historical art pieces, olympic-style ski slopes and winter resorts, fashion and design capitol of the world…I could go on and on but I think you understand what I’m trying to illustrate. It is our home so we can be a little biased! There’s something for everyone here in Italy.

 

WHERE IN ITALY?

Depending on which Italian holidays you are seeking and the amount of time you have on your hands, you can decide up North, down South, East or West of Italy. Many people make their way to North Piedmont region for business and winter sports. The government and private enterprises aggressively promote Turin as the center for R & D in technology, while Fiat and Ferrari have made the Northern region an automobile industry paradise.

Hollywood had romanticized Tuscany in many movies. One of our favorites is Under theTuscan Sun starring Diane Lane. Watching that movie beckons you to visit Tuscany, maybe even put down roots and establish a new home. Venice and Florence…who hasn’t heard of these two cities? They are located in the Tuscany region. Salma Hayek recently wed in Venice to her French man. Tom Cruise’s wedding was the talk of Italy for months. Who else got married in Italy?

It’s the ambiance of Italian culture, hospitality, music, arts, food and wine. We believe it’s the Italian lifestyle of living and appreciating life that is the attraction.

Moving south is our capitol, Rome. Roman history…the best place for history lovers. Plenty to do and plenty to see. Museums are a must while visiting Rome. First, you should start with Vatican City. World famous are the Roman, Etruscan, Greek, Egyptian, Assyrian and modern religious art collections. Because there are so many attractions you will need at least a week in Rome. If time is not on your side, we encourage you to take the Rome tourist bus. They have an open top which allows you a full 360 degree panoramic view. All buses are equipped with personalized throw-away audio systems which function in six different languages, providing recorded commentary throughout the tour. You can hop on and off at each stop. The route covers approximately 17 attractions. Once you have identified an attraction that you would like to explore further, you can hop off and hop on at another time, allowing you to make the most of your Italian holiday while in Rome. Available for purchase are your choice of 12 and 24 hour tickets.

 

ITALIAN FACTS A WORD OF WARNING: Many of our museums and attractions often have long lines. Be sure to get there early. Rome is an incredibly popular tourist destination.  All seasons are popular. We don’t have an “off season”.

 

Popular Skiing Region Valle D' Aosta. Popular skiing destinations for locals	Venice in Veneto gondola rides in the sunset. Romantic destinations for honeymooners	Rome Vatican City - a different country within Italy.

 

TRY PIEDMONT ITALY FIRST

This is the region least explored by tourists. If exploring without fighting with touristic crowds is what you seek, then without a doubt Piedmont Italy is the destination you should head for. There are cities, mountains, lakes and excellent Italian cuisines to offer you the best Italian holiday experience especially if this is your first trip to Italy.

Do not stay in a hotel if you want the real Italian cultural experience. Holiday rentals in Piedmont Italy is the way to go. Economic sense coupled with immerssion into Italian culture.

 

Further South of Italy

You are certainly going off the beaten path of your Italian holidays when you explore Sardinia and Sicily. Not many tourists venture this far. One thing is for sure… going South is much less expensive than going North. Notable regions in the south are Abruzzo, recently hit by the earthquake, and Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia, Sardinia and Sicily. If you are serious about heading south then agriturismo (Italian farm holidays) is the way to go. You will also notice a slight difference in culture. Sicily for example has deep Greek history dating back to the 8th century. As you travel along you will also notice some influence from Northern Africa.

 

GOING TOWARDS EAST OF ITALY

North East is more popular than East - Venice for example is North East but in this paragraph I am talking East. This area is quite popular among the locals. The East includes places like Bari, Trieste, Ravenna, Rimini, Ancona, Pescar and Brindisi.  The Adriatic coast is known for sumptuous seafood. Meals are available for low prices. Water sports are also very popular here. This part of Italy is generally rocky with many islands. Cost of living is less and many Italians choose to travel here for inexpensive holiday destinations.

Travel in Italy can be more fun if you go off the beaten path of frequented tourist cities. We would like for you to consider travel in Italy in cities we are recommending in our travel in Italy section. If you are on a budget to explore Italy read our Italy travel tips to help you plan your Italian holidays.

 

ITALIAN PASSION - FOOTBALL

When there's a game the entire city feels it. Italian friends will invite you home to watch the game. Many Italians live for football. In the history of international soccer dating back to the 1900s, Italy was always a top contender at both league level and international level. They have won four FIFA World Cup trophies, only trailing Brazil who has five. Their league teams are also some of the best in the world and attract some of the world's top talent. Juventus Torino, Milan, Inter, Roma, Fiorentina and Napoli are all considered top league teams in the world.

 

NEXT ITALIAN PASSION - DESIGN AND FASHION

Some of the world's most famous names in fashion are Italian. Milan is one of four fashion capitals of the world next to New York, Paris, and London. Some of the  biggest Italian names in fashion include Dolce and Gabbana, Armani, Versace, Diesel, and Prada. When planning your Italian holidays, you should avoid Milan during fashion week as it will be very crowded and expensive.

We are also famous for jewelry design - Bvlgari, Damiani, Bucellati and Pomellato just to name a few. And then there are our furniture designers Artemide, Cappellini, Zanotta....a long, long list. If you google for Italian furniture designers you will find them all.

What does this mean to you? Shopping paradise!  Plenty of shopping, beautifully crafted arts, the latest in fashion. You name it, we have it. In all of the major cities in Italy, shopping is a big past time for the locals as well.
There's something for everyone in Italy whether you love the sun and the beach, snow and the mountains, or just being the city person shopping till you drop. Visit Italy! We have some of the most amazing shopping outlets . You really should consider!

 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HOLIDAY IN ITALY?

With the growing number of budget airlines it is not surprising that you will find some great deals online all year round. CheapOAir.com is one such website that provides over 18 million exclusive airfares with lowest fare guarantee. They claim they can get over 60% discount on International fares. Search cheap flight deals. What have you got to lose? It's just a click away to get to Italy.

Another great resource is Kayak this is a very powerful travel search engines that will do the heavy lifting for you. It pulls all data on the internet from Orbitz, Expedia, Travelocity, Priceline and more into easy to read price comparison view for you to make your holiday decisions based on the best deals out there!!

Compare hundreds of travel sites at once to find the deal that's right for you.

 

 

 

 

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