Dreaming allowed: the beautiful rocks near Otranto in Apulia Photo: Freesurf - stock.adobe.com
From our editorial team
Although all the signs are pointing to winter and Christmas at the moment, there are good reasons to start thinking about next summer in Bella Italia now.
Italy is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world and has also been in the top 3 for Germans for decades. Whether it's Lake Garda, Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast or Sardinia: Many places in Italy are particularly popular in summer, and not just with Germans. Four reasons why you should start planning Bella Italia 2025 now:
1. More choice for the night
The earlier you book, the greater the choice of accommodation. Whether it's a luxurious villa, charming agriturismo or beach hotel - if you look around now, you'll find good options even in the most popular spots in Tuscany, on the Amalfi Coast or in Sardinia, which will all be fully booked in a few weeks. The more last-minute you want to book something in Italy in the summer, the more difficult it could be, at least for the favourite tourist destinations.
2. Money for more dolce vita
If you book now, you can save several times over on your budget and have more to spend on the local dolce vita. Many hotels and online portals are currently offering early booking discounts for Bella Italia, often with flexible cancellation conditions. Early bookers also benefit on flights or train journeys. Ticket prices are known to rise all the faster as the peak season approaches. If you book now, you can secure cheaper fares and have a greater choice of departure times.
The Italian summer is so beautiful
3. preparation is Better prepared
Booking early gives you the opportunity to prepare for the special features of your holiday region in Bella Italia in peace and quiet. You will have more time to familiarise yourself with the Italian and local culture, language and customs, research the best restaurants and insider tips and learn a little Italian (if you don't already know it). Want to go to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence or live music at the Arena in Verona during peak season? No problem if you book early.
4. half a year of anticipation
After all, as the saying goes: "Don't wait for the moment, look forward to it." If you already have a rough idea of your summer in Italy in 2024, you have more than six months to look forward to it. You can cultivate the whole thing by cooking a regional speciality from your holiday region for friends and family, for example, or by hanging up beautiful photos of your destination at work or in your home - as we all know, a little daydreaming in between can't hurt.
