Once again this summer, the majority of our compatriots have chosen Italy as their holiday destination. Either because of the fear of Covid, or because of the restrictions and possible inconveniences, staying in our country seemed to many to be the simplest and most sensible choice.
On the other hand, Italy offers everything a "tourist" could wish for: dream seas and beaches, spectacular mountains, splendid cities of art and delicious cuisine. Furthermore, at the time of publication of the article, it is not necessary to obtain certificates or swabs to move between our regions. Check it out here all updates on the subject of travel and Covid-19.
The most popular destinations for summer 2021 are Sardinia, Sicilia e Puglia. Thanks to their splendid beaches and crystal clear sea, they are chosen by the majority of summer vacationers. You can reach Sardinia by plane or ship, while for Sicily you also have the option of getting married by car. A last minute holiday in Puglia is even easier to organise.
In this article we will provide you with some advice on how to move to reach the most beautiful destinations in our country and the sites on which to book online. Pay attention, because for each of the sites that you will find below, they are available discount codes to be applied at the time of booking for save even more on your trip.
How to reach the destination
If you are also thinking of organizing one last minute holiday in Italy, you must first choose the means of transport.
AERIAL
If you travel by plane, we recommend excellent offers Ryanair, Easyjet, Vueling e Volotea, which regularly offer discounted flights to beautiful destinations, which are more difficult to reach by car, such as Sicily and Sardinia.
FERRY
If, on the other hand, you don't want to give up your car to reach your favorite destination, consider booking a ferry. You can do it directly on the shipping company sites, such as GNV, Grimaldi Lines, DREAM o Moby, or rely on ferry search engines.
The latter option is particularly suitable because it allows you to know which shipping companies serve a specific destination. Ferries Lines, Direct Ferries e Ferries.com they are excellent for planning a holiday traveling by ferry.
TRENO
Even the train is an option not to be discarded, very convenient for those who don't like the stress of long journeys by car. Italo e Trenitalia will allow you to easily reach the main Italian cities.
Where to sleep: how to book your stay
If you are looking for cheap, luxurious or unusual accommodation, airbnb is the site for you. You'll find everything here, from the room or entire apartment for rent, to the villa with pool, up to the tree house you dreamed of as a child.
If, on the other hand, you want a more traditional hotel, we recommend sites like Booking.com o Hotels.com, or, as with ferries, to search for your ideal accommodation on a hotel search engine such as Kayak o Trivago.
If you don't feel like organizing your holiday yourself and prefer a pre-packaged package, then you can go to specialized sites such as Eurospin Travel o Lidl Travel. Also Groupon e Groupalia they offer discounted holiday packages and offer unmissable offers for water parks or amusement parks, which are often combined with overnight stays in partner hotels.
Last minute cruises
If you love cruises you are spoiled for choice. The Mediterranean awaits you in all its splendour. From the Balearic Islands to the coasts of Spain, from Sardinia and Sicily to the thousand islands of Greece and Croatia. You are spoiled for choice.
Costa Cruises ed MSC Cruises they will take you where you want. You can choose your favorite cruise on their sites, or use a more practical cruise search engine. The best, in our opinion, is to logitravel.
Don't forget to take out travel insurance, which could come in handy in case of sudden cancellations, loss of luggage and other inconveniences that can happen on vacation. Axa Travel Insurance e Columbus, are two excellent insurance companies specializing in the travel branch.
We just have to wish you happy holidays!