Italy

A feast for sun lovers, you’ll find some of the best beaches in the country, from stunning Sardinia to quieter shores like Sicily or even some of the tucked away gems in the Amalfi itself, like little-known Duogli Beach that we found while visiting there. Looking for a wintry wonderland? You’ll find some of Europe’s best skiing and snowboarding in the Dolomites, with picturesque granite cliffs contrasting with powder white slopes.

We’ve been to a number of postcard-perfect places in Italy: from a surprisingly quiet Venice and a stint in nearby Shakespearean favourite, Verona, to time spent in fashion mecca, Milan, of course the usual stops in capital Rome, the achingly cool Lake Como and hopping along the Amalfi, with trips to nearby Capri. With so many famous landmarks and iconic places on offer, it’s clear you have to add Italy to your bucket list. And that we, ourselves, need to explore more of this incredible country.