Italy
Relaxed and hospitable, sophisticated and charming – those are just some of the ways of describing this quite incredible and diverse country. It boasts a wealth of heritage and history that few other nations can match, having been the home of the mighty Roman empire and the seat of the Renaissance. Everywhere you go, from the smallest hamlet to the greatest city, is steeped in tradition, art and architecture. From these deep roots spring cutting edge style and design, centering on Milan, fashion capital of the world.
If you love great cuisine you’ll love Italy. If you’ve never eaten a Neapolitan pizza in a traditional restaurant in Naples, you don’t really know what pizza is. Italian wine is famous across the world, with Chianti probably being the most well-known. For the Italians a meal is much more than just food and drink – it’s an experience to be savored and shared.
This country is home to some of the most beautiful cities in the world. Florence, Venice and Rome are rich with historical and architectural treasures, as are so many others. There’s also an abundance of natural beauty in a nation with miles of Mediterranean coastline, alpine heights, rolling hills dotted littered with vineyards and olive groves, and the drama of Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano.
There’s so much to enjoy in Italy that once you’ve been, you’ll want to keep going back. Just remember to toss a coin into Rome’s Trevi Fountain because tradition has it that if you do, you’re guaranteed to be back some day.