Italy has a world class reputation for beautiful cities and fantastic food.  Self catering accommodation offers you the advantage of being able to eat in as well as out, often helping to keep budgets in check. 

Lots of people enjoy visiting Italy for city breaks.  The cities of Rome and Venice are picture perfect and very popular for romantic breaks away.  Italy is also a favoured destination of artists who draw inspiration from the amazing architecture and Italian countryside.

Some also holiday in Italy for summer seaside holidays.  The island of Sicily is popular with island lovers, as is the traditional Italian summer holiday destination of Capri.

Tuscany has also become increasingly popular for holidays.  Villa holidays in Tuscany attract a good many people.  If having a villa with a pool matters to you, do check the details before booking.  The Tuscany landscape inspires many artists and is known for the many vineyards.  Keen wine tasters should enjoy a holiday in Tuscany.   

With any self catering holiday abroad do remember to check the availability and price of flights as well as the availability of the accommodation.  To get cheap flights it is often essential to book and plan well ahead.