Self-catering holidays in Italy; the perfect time to plan your getaway

January 6th 2008

Whatever you are planning for your holidays in 2008, Italy will offer you a classic blend of natural, cultural and historical attractions. Italy is a very beautiful and diverse country with plenty to explore.....

Italy is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world – with many good reasons! Italy is world renowned for its passion for cuisine and fine wines, its contemporary fashions and breathtaking landscapes. Its regions are so diverse from the rolling hillsides in Tuscany, to the colourful coastline of the Amalfi Coast and the dramatic scenery surrounding the Lakes, there is something for everyone.

The options for your 2007 holidays are endless. Here are just a few ideas to tempt you:

Relax in paradise – visit Sardinia; an oasis with beautiful sandy beaches and translucent turquoise blue sea

Climb an active volcano - stay on the magnificent Amalfi coastline and visit Mt Vesuvius or on the beautiful island of Sicily, where you will find Mt Etna

Stay in a Trullo – the unusual conical houses made of whitewashed stone that are typical of Puglia.

Be fashion-conscious - why not try Florence for a City break, which has fantastic shopping potential and out of town bargain outlets

Sample classic Italian food and wine - with a stay in Emilia Romagna, the gastronomic heartland of Italian Cuisine or visit the vineyards of Piemonte and Tuscany.

Live culture - there are the countless Roman towns throughout the central regions of Tuscany, Umbria and Le Marche. Stay in an apartment in town and live La Vita Bella or relax in a countryside farmhouse or villa

Discover Italian history - why not visit Rome or Venice? Take 10 days and combine a short stay in the City with a week relaxing in the surrounding countryside

Be at one with nature – Abruzzo and Le Marche offer endless countryside and the opportunity to sample a simple rural environment.

Be active – enjoy the wealth of water sports in the Northern Lakes, ski in some of the best terrain in Europe, cycle through the hills of Abruzzo or hike in Emilia Romagna.

Try somewhere new – why not explore up and coming Calabria with an unspoilt coastline, the national park in Abruzzo or Puglia at the heel of Italy.

Be glamorous – stay on the Italian Riviera and visit Portofino and Cinque Terre, which match the glamour of the south of France or mingle with the stars on Lake Como.

Have a look at our spectacular selection of holidays in Italy. Our self-catering properties range from rustic farmhouses with pools; to traditional Trulli; beach apartments and mountain houses and chalets. We cover different properties at different price ranges to ensure that our portfolio includes something to suit every budget. We now also offer a small collection of hotels in each region.

Search for your perfect Holiday in Italy today through our sister company Holiday Homes in Italy: http://www.holidayhomesinitaly.co.uk/, where you will find many properties that were originally purchased through Homes in Italy and now enjoyed by many!