How to Find Luxury Hotels in Italy

Visit one of the birthplaces of modern civilization with a trip to Italy. The country is well known for its piazzas, cathedrals, fine dining, beaches, mountains and storied past. It is also a country full of luxury accommodations for the discerning traveler.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Valid passport.
• Computer with internet access.

Know Your Destination: Italy

1. Take the time to get to know the varied cities and landscapes of Italy. From fashion-centric Milan in the North to the more rural farmlands of Sicily, Italy is diverse country held together by a common love of life, food, culture and history.
2. Spend some time in museums and cathedrals in Italy. Few countries can boast the architecture and art collections of Italy. Home to the Roman Empire, the Renaissance, the Vatican and still a modern-day leader in culture, Italy has thousands of years of history to offer.

Plan Your Transportation in Italy

3. Choose where you'd like to start your visit. The two major international destinations are Milan in the north and Rome in the center, and major airlines service both these cities with regularity.
4. Whisk through the Italian countryside on an extraordinary network of trains and high-speed rails. All major destinations--such as Venice, Florence, Turin and Naples--and many smaller ones are interconnected by reasonably priced train service.

Find Luxury Accommodations in Italy

5. Enjoy la dolce vita with some of the world's most opulent and gorgeous settings, all throughout Italy. This is a culture than understands luxury accommodations in a way most can't conceive of. The Italians will go out of their way to ensure high standands of comfort and luxury. To book accommodations, contact the Italian Government Tourist Board at [phone] or visit the Web site (see Resources below).
6. Save a little money by packaging hotels with travel and tours in Italy. Luxury accommodations can often be had a great discounts this way.
7. Book a room with a view. Most luxury accommodations in Italy will be on or near the locale's particular attractions like piazzas, ports or duomos. Unfortunately, not all rooms face these gems. Make sure yours does.
8. Experience luxury of another sort with a farm stay in the rural areas of Tuscany, Umbria, Abbruzo and the Piedmont, where you'll enjoy magnificent meals, often served in the open air, and comfortable lodgings.

Enjoy the Best of Italy

9. Soak up history in Italy. Whether touring the Colosseum in Rome, standing before Michelangelo's 'The Last Supper' in Milan, or drifting past the Doges on a gondola in Venice, Italy has an astounding array of sights.
10. Bask on Meditteranean beaches, ski in the Alps or boat along any number of lakes in Italy. The country is a paradise of outdoor destinations that are as beautiful as the artworks that hang in the major museums and cathedrals.
11. Eat, drink and be merry in Italy. In any city, town or tiny little village, there is always good food on offer. Take advantage of some great culinary experiences up and down Italy.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to visit more than one city in Italy. The regional differences are noteworthy when it comes to foods, wines, styles and culture.
• Pack a camera and some comfortable shoes. From villages to major cities, Italy is a great place for walking and snapping unexpected pictures.
• Keep a lookout for scam artists. Unfortunately, Italy has more than its fair share ready to take your money or steer you the wrong way.