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ITALY

Picture From VeniceUnrivaled arts, shopping and history. Italy is as unique as the "ladies boot" shape of the country. Glide along the canals of Venice, get your heart pumping on a moped in Rome, purchase one-of-a-kind fashions in Milan, and marvel at the genius of Michelangelo. Italy offers once in a lifetime experiences that will stay with you forever.

Weather and Geography
Explore ancient areas and monuments or take it easy on a romantic gondola ride through the canals of Venice. Tour the Italian countryside to sightsee hideaways and charming homes. Experience unrivaled shopping in Milan and check out ancient ruins in Rome. Enjoy a delicious meal of pasta, salad and wine in a cafe while doing some people-watching. Italy is full of beauty and culture. You'll never experience anything else like it.

Quick Facts
  • There are numerous golf courses in Italy and visitors have the opportunity to golf with backdrops of Italian lakes, the sea, the cities and the mountains.
  • Italy has a number of islands all around it. Each island has its own distinct characteristics and they are known as the Minor Islands of Italy. They make for great side trips when visiting Italy.
  • Many Italians eat and drink at least one meal a day in tranquility which most believe reflects in the kind and calm lifestyle of those who live in the country.
Expert Travel Tips
  • Take a trip to one of Italy's beaches. You'll enjoy discovering treasures along the coastline and relaxing in the fresh sea air.
  • If you enjoy nature then a trip to some of Italy's National Parks and protected nature areas should be a visit on your list. Hike through the parks and explore open areas.
  • There are tons of exceptionally wonderful museums in Italy. Visiting great works of art is something you must do when you're in the country.
  • Dine Italian style with some lasagna or other pasta dish. There's nothing like the real thing in Italy.

Places to see

Sicily
The island of Sicily is a place of contrasts, from the crumbling grandeur of its capital, Palermo, to the Greek ruins at Syracuse, volatile Mt Etna and the Aeolian Islands. It's home to touristy Lipari, jet-set Panarea, rugged Vulcano and spectacularly spouting Stromboli.

Squatting strategically in the Mediterranean, and its largest island, Sicily has attracted waves of invaders and colonisers, leaving a historical detritus that includes Greek temples, Roman ruins, Norman churches and castles, and Arab and Byzantine domes.

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