From the snow-covered Alpine slopes of the north to the sun-baked mezzogiorno of the south, Italy is a great destination anytime of the year. Get to grips with the culinary delights of Tuscany, take some time in one of the thousands of museums around the country and enjoy the fantastic weather by the Mediterranean.

Take a few days out and drive along the scenic Amalfi Coast stopping off at Ravello in the Dragone Valley, the beautiful fisher's town of Praiano and the lush surroundings of Agerola. Enjoy a shopping trip amongst the ‘fashionistas’ of Milan before driving to the beautiful city of Florence. In Florence (Firenze) be amazed by Michelangelo’s 'David', sprawling piazzas and the bustling shopping on the Ponte Vecchio. Relax along the shores of Lake Garda; wander the narrow alleyways of the town before doing some boating on the lake. Watch out for the pigeons in Piazza San Marco (St. Mark's Square), Venice and enjoy a gondola ride through the streets of the city. Do as the Romans do, enjoy the food and delectable surrounding of grand history and great culture. In Sicily explore the fantastic scenery, the cosmopolitan atmosphere and the mouth-watering food and drink. Italy will appeal to all the senses and time spent here will pass in a heady time of enjoyment and celebration la dolche vita.