There's plenty to recommend about Italy: the canals of Venice ... There's a reason it ranks high on many people's bucket lists. Add the variety of beach towns to the equation, and suddenly ...

With nearly 5,000 miles of coastline, Italy and its islands are home to hundreds of beautiful beaches, though they may not be the typical sandy spots you're used to. Sure, globetrotters visit ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Catherine Sabino is an editor and author who writes about travel. Travelers to Italy in summer often feel they have to decide between city ...