WITH its heady combination of history, fashion, art and fabulous food, the Italian capital is an enduring short break favourite but, this is not a city that is happy to rest on its laurels.

Walking the awesome streets of Rome, find the vibrant capital transporting you to a different world.

A new type of family holiday aims to breathe fun into historical sites. Enjoy discovering the secrets of a buried city.

THEN handsome hotel porter in Sorrento (do all those in Italy look as if they have been dressed by Armani?) pressed the switch to open the blinds in my room.

There is no other city in Italy that arouses such passion among Italians as Naples.

ITALY has long been a favourite but why go to Florence and Rome with the hordes when you can enjoy a more unspoilt version of the country in the south.

BE captivated by the diverse beauty of the Brescia Lakes, from glamorous Garda to its quiet little sister Iseo.

THIS chic Italian lake is about to be grabbed by the Armani laps and shaken, not stirred, by a British invasion.

Forget the phrase book, all you need for a great short break in Bologna is a really good appetite.

EVER looked at those budget airline adverts with a long list of places you’ve never heard of and wondered why anybody would want to go there? You’re not alone.