WINTER TRIPS TO ITALY
What is it that drives one to travel in winter to Italy besides the Winter Olympics?
obviously the same reason Italy hosts the Winter Olympics: the slopes.
Well, maybe you're not exactly thinking of a winter trip to Italy for the same purpose. But don't you think it's a good opportunity to be able to ski down the slopes that most people would give an arm in trying to do? It may be a great idea to sunbathe on a beach during the summer, but winter trips to Italy will take you on a whole new vacation experience that you might not have thought possible.
winter season is basically the season of opera and orchestra
Very few have known that the winter season is basically the season of opera and orchestra. This is actually the time when European cultural events are happening in full swing everywhere, especially in historic halls. This is the side of Italy that many do not know. A winter trip to Italy allows you to put on a tux and go to an opera gala. And you thought it only happens in movies, huh?
airline fares in winter - Italy
Most people avoid a winter trip to Italy simply because they think it might cost more than a summer trip. But a closer look at airline fares would tell you that it could actually cost between half and a third of what it normally costs during the summer season. And hotels are not a problem either. While it may not be economical to book at mountain resorts, most city hotels offer deep discounts in winter, allowing for 15-50% savings over the summer rate.
cold during a winter trip to Italy
How about the cold during a winter trip to Italy? Well, winter is supposed to be cold, and you have to admit that some parts can even be cold. However, don't you think it's the best time to flaunt that fur coat you never had a chance to wear? Going to southern Italy will take you to milder winter weather. There, you can focus on exploring other places to see and taste some of the best food in Italy.
But again, why opt for a temperate climate? Otherwise, you may have come in the summer. Forget sunny days and espresso at outdoor cafes. Winter has its own charm. Cozy cafes in winter can be more inviting than a seat outside a restaurant in summer. And Venice can never be more romantic than with its winter fog!
Sure, you might fall flat on your face more often than anyone else skiing the slopes. But I'm sure no one will notice. Everyone else will be too busy carving the tracks or showing off their acrobatic skills to pay attention to you. After all, no one would want to spend most of their vacation wondering if they will ever learn to ski. Who cares? Nothing beats the fact that you've skied the Alps alongside the world's best winter athletes.
