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Holidays in Italy
General Information - Italy
What do you think of when someone mentions Italy? Is it the world famous landmarks such as the Vatican, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Colosseum? Perhaps it's the rolling hills and olive groves of Tuscany, the spectacular coastline of the Amalfi Coast or designer shopping opportunities of Milan.
Whatever your impression of Italy, our Travel Guide section provides a "beginners guide" to help you get the most from your villa holiday with details of the best places to visit and top money saving tips.
Before you go:
Visa and entry requirements
None if traveling for up to 90 days on a valid UK or European passport.
For up to the minute information visit:
- The Foreign & Commonwealth Office website
Health & Vaccinations
Vaccinations are not generally necessary when visiting Italy. However, whenever traveling it is a wise precaution to ensure basic vaccinations such as Tetanus are up to date.
For more information visit:
Driving in Italy
Most car hire companies have offices at or near the major Italian airports.
"Driving in Italy.... you must be mad!" Well, yes and no.... Italian drivers do have a bit of a reputation for being rude, arrogant and dangerous but if you've ever driven in London it may not feel too different!
As in all European cities you need to ensure that you have an emergency triangle, spare bulbs, and (if you have taken your car from the UK) a GB (or equivalent) sticker, green card for insurance purposes and light correction lenses.
If you plan on driving in Italy then take a photocopy of your full driving license (card & paper parts) to keep with you, and keep the originals somewhere safe. Also, remember that in Italy you drive on the right hand site of the road!
Holiday Safety
As in all countries petty theft is the biggest problem faced by holiday makers. However, with a few simple precautions you can make sure you have an enjoyable, stress free holiday.
- Place camera and handbag straps diagonally across your body.
- Foil "scooter thefts" by sticking to the inside of the pavement.
- Use a money belt or avoid placing wallets in loose fitting or back pockets.
- Don't leave valuables unattended.
Italian holiday accommodation
If you're still looking for your holiday accommodation then Discovery Villas have a wide selection of rental holiday homes with pools, ideally situated for exploring all parts of Italy including Tuscany, Milan, Rome and Naples.