With its beautiful villas, enchanting gardens and spectacular sea views, Ravello epitomizes everything that makes the Amalfi Coast unique. Throughout the centuries, aristocrats and rich merchants have called Ravello home, leaving their mark and defining the quaint town's identity up to this day with the gorgeous mansions and palaces they built. Unsurprisingly, Ravello has always been a popular destination for artists, writers, and musicians, too, as all this beauty is truly inspiring. It's the same beauty that draws modern-day explorers to this bijou hilltop town on the Amalfi Coast which promises an unforgettable escape in a setting of unfathomable charm.

The genteel resort town of Sorrento on the southern end of the Bay of Naples is clearly designed for comfort. Complete with a solid portfolio of three to five star hotels, plenty of restaurants and gelaterias it's a typical slice of the Italian riviera. It makes for an easily accessible and affordable base for boat trips to Capri, a visit to Naples, Pompeii and Vesuvius or a jaunt to the other side of the Sorrentine peninsula to the Amalfi Coast. In Sorrento itself you'll enjoy all the advantages of a small town with a sizeable year-round population and a cosy Centro Storico packed with bars, antique shops, churches and grand old palazzos.

Less than 20 miles off the coast of vibrant Naples, Ischia is an underrated gem waiting to be discovered. An island of volcanic origin, Ischia is known for its thermal springs and spas. It's also a heaven of manicured gardens and turquoise waters, home to an imposing Aragonese Castle that feels like the setting of a period fantasy film. Still untouched by the effects of mass tourism, Ischia represents everything that is unique about Italy but without the crowds and overpriced services of nearby islands.

To call Naples rough around the edges would be quite the understatement. Yet amidst the chaos and beneath the grime is one of Italy's true gems. It's the third-largest city in the country, home to over three million people. An important port city for all the civilizations that have existed there, Naples is the original melting pot. Founded as Neapolis (literally "new city") by the Greeks in the 7th century B.C., Naples has many layers of history for you to discover.

The capital of Italy is a vibrant, energetic and stylish city. While thoroughly modern in sensibility, Rome is also home to some of the world’s most important works of classic art and architecture. This city has been an epicenter for culture, politics and religion for more than 2,500 years. From the Spanish Steps to the Vatican, there are more than enough sights to keep even the most active tourists busy and even somewhere as popular as Rome you can find places just off the tourist trail and bustling with locals. But it’s also nice to slow down and enjoy Rome’s famous cafes and restaurants, which can be just as beguiling as the buildings. Lounge with an espresso on the Campo de Fiori and watch the changing light on the fountains and the facades. Visit the Vatican and explore some of the world’s most beautiful churches. Rome really comes alive at night, when restaurants and wine bars bring a renewed vitality to the city. You’ll also have opportunities for day trips to local vineyards, olive groves, and other places producing regional delicacies. No matter what your interests, or what kind of holiday you’re looking for, Rome will be an enjoyable destination.