Italians have one of the most famous and distinguished culinary traditions. Freshly picked vine tomatoes, handmade pastas, doughy salted breads, perfectly cured meats, mouthwatering mozzarella, and sharp shots of coffee, just to name a few. Regional cuisine is represented by some of the major cities in Italy. For example, Milan is known for risottos, Trieste is known for multicultural food, Bologna is known for its tortellini, and Naples is famous for its pizzas. The way Italians eat and drink aligns with their family-oriented culture, balanced lifestyle, and hearty sense of pleasure, passion, and creativity.

Sardinia has plenty of options for white powdery sand, bright blue sea, and secluded nooks protected by pine forests. La Pelosa is one of the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia. The beach popularity caused it a lot of damage in the last couple of decades, with its surface receding. So, in an attempt to protect it, local authorities have implemented a set of rules which include the need to book your visit in advance.

SpiaggiadeiConigli or ¨Beach of the Rabbits¨ is one of the most outstanding stretches of sand in all of Europe. The aquamarine water is perfect for snorkeling and its white sand is perfect for sun worshipers.

BaiadeiTurchi has a mile of white sand and water that happens to be some of the cleanest in the country, hence its Blue Flag status-an honor awarded to beaches that meet demanding environmental criteria. Book Italy packages, Italy vacation packages, Italy tour packages, Italy travel packages, Italy holiday packages orItaly trip packages and visit the most popular beaches in Italy.

f you are in Italy, food must become an important part of your trip; either you are on a low bucket trip or walking around with a fat wallet.

Le Calandre was opened in 1981 and is listed among the best 50 restaurants in the world. The whole dining experience at Le Calandre is bound to surprise customers: from home décor to fragrances, from the tableware to furniture, everything has been conceived by the Alajmo brothers (owners and chefs) and produced by the best artisans and craftsmen in Italy. Osteria Francescana is considered the best restaurant in the world. Massimo Bottura'screative,at times over the top culinary productions, are all here: from mortadella foam and jellied fish, to parmesan presented with four textures in one dish. All here for customers to try. Bottura offers, beside his avant-garde delights, also more traditional classics of Italian cuisine, so there should be really something for everyone.

The Piazza Duomo brand has successfully expanded to the world of accomodation: a small but luxurious hotel can be booked in the same building as the restaurant. If you travel to Alba don't hesitate on visiting Piazza Duomo and may enjoy staying over afterwards. Crippa also opened, always in Alba, La Piola, a trattoria style eatery, where traditional Piedmontese dishes are served all week.Book Italy packages, Italy vacation packages, Italy tour packages, Italy travel packages, Italy holiday packages orItaly trip packages and visit the most popular restaurants in Italy to pamper your taste buds.

For its relaxed lifestyle, mediterraean climate, high quality of lids and the incredible food and wine culture offered by Italy, is often referred to as one of the best countries in the world to retire.

The dollar continues to be relatively strong against the euro, plus certains corners of Italy can be among Europe's best bargains.

Spring season is the best time to visit Italy, this is between March and May. Autumn is also a good season to travel, the season is between September and November. Temperatures are usually comfortable, rural colors are rich, and the crowds aren't too intense.

The Euro is the Italian currency and the country does not accept other currencies, including U.S. dollars.

U.S. citizens may exit or depart Italy to return to the United States at any time. Non essential travel to Italy from non-EU countries is prohibited. Essential travel is allowed and includes students, businesspersons, EU residents, and relatives of Italian citizens.

Italy has a Mediterranean climate with dry summers and cool, wet winters. July is the hottest month with temperatures up to 86F, and January is the coldest month.

In Italy you can find many historical attractions, which is included in our Italy vacation packages, Italy tour packages, Italy travel packages, Italy holiday packages and Italy trip packages. Herculaneum is the second city to be buried under the ashes of Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. Herculaneum is in fact pretty well preserved. It was hit before Pompeii, giving its inhabitants no time to escape and therefore leaving many bodies perfectly preserved here for centuries. The place gives a very real sense of how spectacular this wealthy city once was. Some of its most luxurious villas overlooking the sea remain with details as small as doors and beds perfectly preserved.

The Florence Cathedral is the fourth largest cathedral in the world. The building of this great gothic church began at the end of the 13th century, right on top of the site of the old church of Santa Reparata. However, the great and iconic dome wasn’t added until two hundred years of construction later and only then was the project deemed complete.

Villa d'Este is presently run as a museum and holds a spot on UNESCO'S list of world heritage sites. Villa D'este gardens are absolutely breath-taking, with its many sculptures and over 500 fountains. One of these had a water organ installed in 1571 that still plays today.