I have to admit I fell in love with Italy. The weather is georgeous, the scenery is superb and there's lots to see and do. Beats a beach in Sunny Spain any day. If your interests are seeing the sites rather than being stretched out on a beach, then Italy is the place to go. Our base was in Fuiggi and when I fancied a pint in the evening I'd call in to a cafe just up the road. They made us feel very welcome even though they spoke not a word of English. They gave us free drinks and free bowls of peanuts and crisps to go with our drinks. Very hospitable people. It's my intention to visit Italy again shortly.