Introducing Italy
Placed gently on the bottom of Europe, famously in the shape of a sleek stiletto, Italy is the epitome of style, fashion and chic. Almost surrounded entirely by sea it is unsurprising that Italy is a particularly popular destination for beach holidays with a different; ones that are flanked with luxury and style rather than holiday gimmicks. Boasting stunning mountain range in the north with impressive ski resorts and mountain villages in The Italian Alps through to the classical cities of Florence and Rome then down to the stunning seaside resorts of The Amalfi Coast.
Holidays in Italy
Italy has been a popular destination for holidays for years, but has always been associated with holidays of distinction, shying away from the standard cheap resorts style status. None of the true style of Italy has been compromised for tourist resorts making holidays anywhere in Italy stylish, traditional and authentic; perfect for the discerning tourist. There are many options to combine holidays in Italy, a popular option is to stay in Courmayeur. Set at the foot of Mont Blanc and connected to
Chamonix by the Mont Blanc tunnel, a whole range of activities, ski resorts and stunning scenic routes are at your fingertips. One of course cannot forget the classic style of holiday in Italy; the true sightseers holiday in
Pisa or
Rome. Or of course
Tuscany, for the wine lovers on their holidays.
Getting to Italy
Possible though it is to drive to Italy, it is much quicker and usually cheaper to fly to Italy. There are range of around 25 main airports here however, the most popular are generally nearer the bigger cities, especially Rome and Milan, with a myriad of smaller airports around the country. Flights are usually direct with airlines such as British Airways and EasyJet and last around two hours to the main cities.
An Impressive History in Italy
There is more than 3000 years of history in and around Italy, creating an intriguing and beautiful setting with some of the most fascinating and varied historic tales. The influence of religion on this country is still evident today in it's traditions, holidays, architecture and most importantly it's people; many of the Italian people are devout Catholics and enjoy sharing the religion with those around them on the public holidays. Fascinating if you are lucky enough to catch a glimpse whilst you are on your holidays. One of course cannot forget the large monuments that stand as testament to Italy's past, including the Colosseum in Rome, the impressive Ponte Vecchio in Florence and of course the independent Vatican City that encompasses the centre of the Catholic faith along with St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
