There are few destinations on the Earth with the enduring appeal of Italy. Rolling hills, sun-dappled vineyards, dramatic coastline and incredible food are just a few of the reasons why visitors are drawn here year after year.
A country drenched in history and culture, from the Roman ruins of Pompeii to the soaring Sistine Chapel; the home of Da Vinci, Puccini, Caravaggio and Vivaldi. It's a land of contrasts, a place where you can rub shoulders with fashion royalty in Milan or take a trip back in time amongst the rustic villages of rural Sicily; where you can retreat to the privacy of a Tuscan villa, or brave the bustling traffic of Rome, the Eternal City.
The scenery is nothing short of spectacular, whether you're looking out across the snow-capped peaks of the Alps, the cascading cliffs of the Amalfi Coast or the smouldering crater of majestic Mount Etna. Head to the Aeolian Islands to escape the crowds, enjoy languid seafood lunches on rugged Sardinia, or immerse yourself in the Renaissance delights of unmissable Florence. From Venice to Vesuvius, from Turin to Taormina, Italy is one of those places that deserves every superlative heaped upon it.
