| The U.S. Tour Operators Association annual survey | | | | varieties. Should you prefer international grape |
| shows that Italy is the world's top vacation | | | | varieties such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, you |
| destination. This country really has something for | | | | won't be disappointed. |
| everyone. Italy's attractions include secular and | | | | Are you aware that Italy is subdivided into twenty |
| religious sites spanning centuries if not millennia, | | | | regions? Each and every one of these regions is |
| isolated villages and dynamic cities, ski resorts, | | | | different, and they are all worth touring. Some such |
| beaches, and world-class fashion. And you will love its | | | | as Piedmont are world famous. Others such as |
| outstanding cuisine, and their unique wines, what | | | | Bascilicata are virtually unknown to foreigners, and in |
| wines. Italy has an unmatched selection of local grape | | | | fact to most Italians. |