Looking to head to Italy for your next vacation? We have the top spots to check out for 2016:
Sorrento
Sorrento is a traditional resort town famous for its gorgeous beaches and lovely parks. Sorrento is home to an immense wealth of history, architecture and cathedrals. Also notable is the Correale Museum of Terranova, which hosts a number of centuries-old paintings and artifacts. For the more adventurous, you can go swimming, scuba diving, and/or snorkeling in the nearby beaches. It is also very easy to take day tours from Sorrento, to all of the neighboring towns and sites.
Capri
The gorgeous island is a favorite among jet setters worldwide, with it’s cliffside cobble streets, amazing views and delectable food. The perfect place to rent a classic Italian boat and spend the day on the teal waters, exploring caves, grottos and the Blue Grotto.
Tuscany
A visit to Tuscany is pure bliss. It is what you imagine when you think of rural Italy – rolling hills, vineyards, rambling old farmhouses and beautiful towns. Heading west towards the coast is the beautiful Tuscan town of Lucca. Palazzo Alexander is a charming boutique hotel which is situated inside the city walls. This is the perfect place from which to explore northern Tuscany and the nearby town of Pisa, home to the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. About three hours drive south lies the town of Manciano, in the Grosseto region of Tuscany, another place to explore nature and history.
Bordering the Italian Rivera, Cinque Terre offers some of the most picturesque settings in a country known for being picture perfect. Towns cling to rocky cliffs that overhang the shimmering turquoise waters. Many of the ancient villages are only accessible via train or on foot. Hidden beaches and coves allow you to enjoy this area that has been designated as a national park and a protected marine habitat. Comprised of five, unique villages, a passenger ferry carry visitors between them, all except Corniglia.