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Do we even need to tell you all the reasons to go to Italy? We didn’t think so. Head here for the freshest pasta and seafood and unbeatable wines.

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Abruzzo

Two hours from Rome and feeling considerably further. Abruzzo is the Italy that the grand tour missed: Apennine peaks above 2900 metres, three national parks, Marsican brown bears moving through the beech forests of the Parco Nazionale, and an Adriatic coastline that has stayed largely free of the development that consumed the coasts further south. The hilltop villages here have the lived-in quality of places that never had to perform for visitors because the visitors mostly went elsewhere. The food is shepherds' food, honest and very good: arrosticini grilled over embers, pasta alla chitarra with lamb ragù, saffron from the Navelli plateau that supplies some of the finest in the world. Abruzzo is the region Italians know about and visitors are only beginning to find. The window for arriving before it gets complicated may not stay open much longer.

Campania

This gorgeous Italian region traces the Western coast of Italy's boot, hugging the Tyrrhenian Sea. Home to the Amalfi Coast and Pompei, Campania is known for terrific food and even better views.

Dolomites

One of the most idyllic, tranquil escapes we can think of. This unique mountain area in Northern Italy is incredibly charming. Expect an unusual mix of Italian and Austrian culture in the cute little towns in this region.

Emilia-Romagna

If we had to pick a destination in Italy for food, it would probably be Emilia Romagna. We love this region for its Parmigiano Reggiano, its balsamico and the beautiful, undulating countryside.

Lazio

Nearly smack dab in the centre of Italy, Lazio is often referred to as the region of diversity. Hundreds of ancient Roman sites are speckled across the area and golden beaches are just a short trip away.

Lombardy

If there's any one reason to visit the verdant region of Lombardy, it's probably the expansive, glittering lakes. There are so many amazingly beautiful and untouched corners of this region that you'll just have to go back again.

Matera

Once synonymous with rural poverty, the “underground city” of Matera has re-emerged as one of Italy’s most breathtaking destinations, with its Sassi cave districts cascading down the rock face in a labyrinth of stone dwellings, rupestrian churches, and hidden stairways now home to candlelit cave hotels and sweeping gorge views.

Tuscany

If you haven’t been and aren't dying to go to Tuscany, we think you must be confused. Rolling, verdant hills and charming, picturesque towns abound. And let’s not forget about the Chianti!

Umbria

Umbria is definitely one of Italy’s greenest regions. Love it! Explore its mediaeval hamlets, hunt for truffles or glug as much of the region's olive oil and wine as you can.