This short but sweet itinerary hits Rome, Florence, and the Amalfi Coast. Italy is a large country that could take weeks to explore, but many travelers just don't have that much time. Although five ...

As a travel consultant of 10 years, I help clients plan trips to Italy and avoid common mistakes. Not buying tickets in advance to popular sightseeing spots may leave visitors in line for hours.

Many of my friends thought I'd like Milan, so I planned to spend a week there during my Italy trip. I was underwhelmed and felt I'd seen enough of it after two days, but my hotel was booked for seven.