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There's plenty to recommend about Italy: the canals of Venice, the hills of Tuscany, the museums and restaurants of... well, everywhere. There's a reason it ranks high on many people's bucket lists.

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No Italian beach destination is as iconic as ... Mondello (pictured), Calamosche and San Vito Lo Capo are some of the best beaches. What we love most about Sicily is that there are many top ...

Italy might not have as many islands as Greece but it does have some of the most magical you will find anywhere in the world ...

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