Italy

Italy is
all about luxury vacations and la dolce vita as the Italians call it; “the good life” filled with good food,
wine and fashion. Italy is the land of thepopes, painters, paramours, poets
and passion. The country’s full of rich history and culture from the
Roman ruins to the Renaissance Art and not to forget the awe-inspiring
architecture like the colosseum or the Vatican. Explore the charming canals of
Venice, haute couture of Milan, artistic appeal of Florence, architecture and
religion of the Vatican City and history of Rome, all while enjoying aluxury travel vacation in beautiful Italy. But do not
forget the quiet charm of Sicily, Umbria or Tuscany. These are some of the
places you just cannot miss while in Italy.
Climate
Italy has a typically Mediterranean climate, which means
that most of the time the weather is relatively mild. Temperatures can,
however, does get cold in the mountains and quite warm in southern Italy during
the summer months. Spring and fall are probably the most popular seasons in
Italy to enjoy luxury travel. January February
and March can be cool during the day in the high 50°s F, while
July and August can be quite warm with a high in the high 80s F The
best months to enjoy your love affair with all things Italian are September,
October, April and May while temperatures average 10 -15 degrees cooler
than the summer months.
Attractions 
A country where art, architecture, love and food get the same preference, Italy has history flowing through every canal in Venice or engraved in every monument in the Vatican City or filled deep in every Vineyard in Tuscany. So if you want to get romantic in the gondolas of Venice or enjoy the opera a la Italy or sight seeing, below are a few of the places that you should include on your must-see list.
The Vatican -
Nobody needs to be introduced to the Vatican. You can get a glimpse of the Rooms of Rafael, the Octagonal Courtyard or the Gallery of Tapestries. You will find yourself transported to another era while touring the Vatican..
The Spanish Steps - in Rome They are beautiful to see in May when
they are covered with pink azalea flowers. You can tour the Piazza di Spagna or
the Trinita Dei Monti both of which are true architectural wonders.
Trevi Fountain - In Rome there is a place where they say your luck will change with a simple toss of a coin. This place is the Trevi fountain where you can make a wish by tossing a coin into this marvelous fountain. Legend has it that you will return to Rome and have the best luck possible. So do not forget to visit and get lucky.
The Colosseum, Rome - Piazza del Colosseo or the Colosseum is awe-inspiring. It is hard to imagine how something so huge could have been built thousands of years ago. Even though the creator of this piece of history may be unknown to the world, his creation is one that is remarked upon in every travel guide and every history text.
Things to do:
Skiing - You can explore Turin, Verona, Milan and Bergamo to enjoy some skiing.
Touring - Take a guided tour to the Vatican, Rome, Venice, Florence, Tuscany or Bologna is an experience you won’t forget
Scuba Diving – No luxury vacation is complete without scuba diving. The islands of Tremiti, Sardinia, Amalfitana
and Giglio are best for scuba diving.
Staying in Italy
If you enjoy staying at some of the small luxury hotels of the world, then there are
several to choose from throughout the entire country. All the luxury hotels
have exceptional cuisine, ambience and friendly staffs. A private residence in the beautiful
countryside is another popular lodging option with tourists who don’t
want to stay in a busy city.
Do you enjoy Luxury world cruises?
You can enjoy the sights and sounds of Italy on your stop in Spain, as numerous
luxury cruises make scheduled visits. If you take the time to look you can
discover dozens of discount luxury cruises or cheap luxury cruises that make stops in beautiful
Spain.
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