the landscapes of the Po river, many cultural gems and highly developed industrial cities fascinate. In this exciting country the people live the "la vita Italiana”.

The climate in Italy is highly diverse and can be far from the stereotypical . . Most of the inland
northern areas of Italy have a continental climate often classified as humid sub-tropical climate. The coastal areas and most of the peninsula generally fit the Mediterranean stereotype The coastal areas of the peninsula can be very different from the interior higher altitudes and valleys,
particularly during the winter months when the higher altitudes tend to be cold, wet, and often snowy.
The coastal regions have mild winters and warm and generally dry summers, although lowland valleys can be quite hot in summer.

A holiday in Italy would just not be the same without a visit to the shops. Whether you are searching for fashion, jewellery, furniture, glass or leather, you are going to be spoilt for choice! The main cities for shopping are Rome, Milan, Venice and Florence, all offer the
most prestigious designers and manufacturers in the world.