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Steeped in antiquity yet bursting with all that’s fashionably modern, Italy is the birthplace of La Dolce Vita – the sweet life that celebrates beauty and happiness.ClimateWinters are long and cold in the northern alps; the summers can be rainy with frequent storms. The far south is warm but often lashed by the sirocco – the hot and humid African wind that brings weeks of stifling heat to the areas south of Rome. Pleasant temperatures make spring and autumn the best times to visit Italy.Accommodation:from cheap stays to luxury resortsCheck on the internet for the range, location and cost of hotels in ItalyMilan:cutting edge design and fine shoppingMilan’s drab facade belies the fact that it’s the innovation capital of Europe.transport: getting there and getting aroundMalpensa airport, located about 31 miles northwest of Milan, handles most international flights. For domestic and some European flights, Linate airport is used. Stazione Central, which