Whether it’s history, art, food or fashion that you’re looking for, all roads lead to Rome, writes LUCY EVANS

Want to discover the real country? Stay on a traditional fattoria where, as ANNABELLE THORPE discovers, you'll find a warm welcome, fabulous food and a glass of vino

The cobbled streets of Bellagio on Lake Como lure Hollywood A-listers. JONATHAN SMITH discovers why

COLLETTE HARRISON fulfills her lifelong ambition as she takes a dream journey on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Romance and refinement in Italy's glorious cities of culture

Wine, olive oil and possibly the best pizza in Italy – a holiday in Umbria has it all

ROY POVEY marvels at magical ports, and his vessel's boundless facilities, on an unforgettable voyage from Venice

Channel 5 news presenter EMMA CROSBY packs in plenty of must-sees on a visit to the Italian capital with her mother

Try your hand at a host of activities from watersports to cookery on an adventure cruise, says JO KESSEL

JANE O'GORMAN and family take to life on the ocean wave as they enjoy an action-packed cruise from Venice

If you're a solo traveller, cruise lines are now catering for your every need, as SARAH GILBERT discovers