Italy

Italy’s summer holiday market is showing mixed pricing trends for 2026, with average travel costs falling slightly overall while popular island and mountain destinations continue to become more expensive. A new survey by Italian consumer […]

Beach holidays in Italy are getting more expensive, with the cost of sunbeds and parasols continuing to rise in summer 2026. Consumer group Altroconsumo found that prices at major seaside resorts increased by an average

As Florence continues to grapple with record visitor numbers and the growing political pushback against overtourism across Italy’s most photographed cities, a quieter Tuscan destination is rapidly rising in the international travel agenda. Lucca, the

Skyscanner has named Fetovaia on Elba as Italy’s best beach for 2026, topping a new ranking that highlights 10 coastal spots across the country. The list weighs beauty alongside the best time to visit, with

Travellers planning an Italian getaway in 2026 may face higher overnight costs as more municipalities raise or introduce tourist taxes across the country. A new report says 1,411 municipalities are expected to apply the charge

Tourism bookings to Italy are declining in April 2026, with fewer reservations from American travellers and rising cancellations reported by industry groups, as geopolitical tensions and higher travel costs weigh on demand ahead of the

There are countries you visit with a fairly clear idea of what you are going to find. Italy, by contrast, tends to disrupt that picture almost immediately. You think you are going there for its