If you have always wanted to go on holidays in Italy, have always dreamed of it and seen the country as portrayed in books and movies, you may find yourself a little lost in where to even start when planning your trip. There is so, so much to see and do. It is an impossibly vast country of cultural experiences, history and tourist attractions. So, if you are finding it difficult to get started, we have decided to help you by putting together a guide to the perfect holiday destination in Italy for you. Read on, answer the questions, find the right one and get planning!
1. Are you a foodie?
If you love food, pretty much any destination in Italy is a good one. However, for certain kinds of dishes and particular dishes, certain locations are better than others.
1. Are you a foodie?
If you love food, pretty much any destination in Italy is a good one. However, for certain kinds of dishes and particular dishes, certain locations are better than others.
If you find a vacation rental in Abruzzo, you can expect excellent lamb dishes, some of the best extra virgin olive oil in the country and arrosticini, a typical dish that is made of little pieces of castrated lamb on a wooden stick that are cooked over coals. Those who have found a vacation rental in Basilicata, meanwhile, can expect wonderful pork dishes.
Pizza was born in Campania and aficionados and purists will want to find a vacation rental in Campania to try it there for themselves and balsamic vinegar and parmesan are typical products to be found by those who go with a vacation rental in Emilia-Romagna. Vacation rentals in Liguria will mean lots of seafood and vacation rentals in Sicily will mean the ripest and most delicious produce. Of course, we can't forget the option of going with a vacation rental in Tuscany as her rich peasant tradition in cuisine is one of the most famous kinds to come from Italy.
Pizza was born in Campania and aficionados and purists will want to find a vacation rental in Campania to try it there for themselves and balsamic vinegar and parmesan are typical products to be found by those who go with a vacation rental in Emilia-Romagna. Vacation rentals in Liguria will mean lots of seafood and vacation rentals in Sicily will mean the ripest and most delicious produce. Of course, we can't forget the option of going with a vacation rental in Tuscany as her rich peasant tradition in cuisine is one of the most famous kinds to come from Italy.
2. Do you love wine?
For those interested in tasting and learning more about Italian wine, meanwhile, there are some main destinations to keep in mind. A vacation rental in Tuscany's famous Chianti region is a good option but there are lesser-known wine-regions to choose from as well such as a vacation rental in Veneto, where prosecco comes from; a vacation rental in Piedmont, which is home to several famous wines; and a vacation rental in Sardinia.
If food and drink aren't your primary concerns, be sure to read on to the next post, where we will provide great locations for people with other considerations in mind.
For those interested in tasting and learning more about Italian wine, meanwhile, there are some main destinations to keep in mind. A vacation rental in Tuscany's famous Chianti region is a good option but there are lesser-known wine-regions to choose from as well such as a vacation rental in Veneto, where prosecco comes from; a vacation rental in Piedmont, which is home to several famous wines; and a vacation rental in Sardinia.
If food and drink aren't your primary concerns, be sure to read on to the next post, where we will provide great locations for people with other considerations in mind.