Italy Luxury Holidays

These island gems are probably Italy’s best-kept secret and each, distinctly, is its own individual world. Of the 700 official Italian Islands only 30 or so are inhabited. The most well known of these are beautiful Sardinia, with its perfect beaches, dramatic rolling hills and friendly people, exotic and famously glamorous Capri, and gloriously diverse Sicily, with its remarkable history, natural beauty and style.

Mainland Italy
Italy is a wonderful enigma, from the northern snow-capped peaks of the Dolomites, to the sun-kissed shores of the Amalfi Coast. Whatever you choose to stay you are bound to be treated to sublime cuisine and sensational scenery.

Information
Time Difference: GMT +1 hour
Flight duration: 2 hours 50 minutes direct to Naples, 2 hours 20 minutes to Olbia (Sardinia)
Currency: Euro
Capital: Rome (Italy) Cagliari (Sardinia) Palermo (Sicily)

Flights
British Airways flies from London Gatwick and London Heathrow to various Italian destinations. Other airlines and UK departure points are also available.
Supplements:
British Airways Club Europe upgrades start from £120 to Naples per person each way.

Ideal For
Couples, historical and cultural interest, local dishes, beautiful and dramatic scenery, family-friendly resorts.

Climate
The Italian Islands enjoy a very warm and sunny climate, with temperatures at their height between April and September and dipping no lower that 15°C in the winter months.

• Luxury Hotels
• Luxury Villas