{"id":1600,"date":"2017-12-20T11:35:21","date_gmt":"2017-12-20T11:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=1600"},"modified":"2025-01-24T15:30:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T15:30:32","slug":"four-things-to-do-before-your-winter-holiday-in-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/four-things-to-do-before-your-winter-holiday-in-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Four things to do before your winter holiday in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There\u2019s no denying it; Italy can get pretty chilly at this time of year. But that\u2019s part of what makes it such a wonderful time to visit \u2014 even if you\u2019re not visiting the snow-capped Alps, it\u2019s still a magical time to travel. Italy also has <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/how-to-have-an-italian-inspired-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">its own festive traditions<\/a>, which are always fun to be a part of \u2014 especially if you\u2019re there over Christmas \u2014 so it\u2019s definitely worth considering visiting away from the peak summer season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><b>Buy some waterproof boots<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re heading to the more mountainous regions, you might want to consider snow boots instead. But waterproof boots are usually adequate enough; Italy tends to get more rain than snow over the winter season and they\u2019re a tad more stylish too.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you haven\u2019t got much luggage space left, then it\u2019s probably best to wear these on the flight (although don\u2019t blame us when they\u2019re near-impossible to take off for security).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><b>Dig out your thermals\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Southern Italy can remain quite mild in the winter, but if you feel the cold you might want to pack a thermal vest or two. Thermals are great for layering when travelling, as they\u2019re thinner and more efficient than bulky coats and accessories. Not only do they save space in your suitcase, they also mean you can just take a waterproof coat instead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><b>Get some books or card games<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There\u2019s something about winter which demands cosy nights in on the sofa. Download books on Kindle (or iPhone Kindle app) to save space, or pick them up from Duty Free to avoid the book vs extra pair of shoes conundrum. If you\u2019re holidaying as a couple or with friends and family, pack some card games \u2014 there\u2019s plenty of choice online, and you can even get card game versions of the classic board games such as Cluedo or Monopoly (some can even be paired with apps too).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><b>Do your research<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We don\u2019t want to be the bearer of bad news, but the truth is \u2014 you might encounter some wet weather on your trip. Research ahead of your stay so you have places to go when the days are a bit on the gloomier side. Shopping malls, art galleries and museums are the perfect destinations for the rainy days of your holiday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Whatever season you pick for your holiday, we can help find the perfect property to suit. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookingsforyou.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a> or view our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookingsforyou.com\/italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">villas in Italy<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s no denying it; Italy can get pretty chilly at this time of year. But that\u2019s part of what makes it such a wonderful time to visit \u2014 even if you\u2019re not visiting the snow-capped Alps, it\u2019s still a magical time to travel. Italy also has its own festive traditions, which are always fun to be a part of \u2014 especially if you\u2019re there over Christmas \u2014 so it\u2019s definitely worth considering visiting away from the peak summer season. Buy some waterproof boots If you\u2019re heading to the more mountainous regions, you might want to consider snow boots instead. But waterproof boots are usually adequate enough; Italy tends to get more rain than snow over the winter season and they\u2019re a tad more stylish too. If you haven\u2019t got much luggage space left, then it\u2019s probably best to wear these on the flight (although don\u2019t blame us when they\u2019re near-impossible to take off for security). Dig out your thermals\u00a0 Southern Italy can remain quite mild in the winter, but if you feel the cold you might want to pack a thermal vest or two. Thermals are great for layering when travelling, as they\u2019re thinner and more efficient than bulky coats and accessories. Not only do they save space in your suitcase, they also mean you can just take a waterproof coat instead. Get some books or card games There\u2019s something about winter which demands cosy nights in on the sofa. Download books on Kindle (or iPhone Kindle app) to save space, or pick them up from Duty Free to avoid the book vs extra pair of shoes conundrum. If you\u2019re holidaying as a couple or with friends and family, pack some card games \u2014 there\u2019s plenty of choice online, and you can even get card game versions of the classic board games such as Cluedo or Monopoly (some can even be paired with apps too). Do your research We don\u2019t want to be the bearer of bad news, but the truth is \u2014 you might encounter some wet weather on your trip. Research ahead of your stay so you have places to go when the days are a bit on the gloomier side. Shopping malls, art galleries and museums are the perfect destinations for the rainy days of your holiday. Whatever season you pick for your holiday, we can help find the perfect property to suit. 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