Since it started in September of 2008, this years’ Champions League has kept millions of fans worldwide on their toes with the hope to see their favorite teams reach the final steps to lift the coveted cup. Europe’s premier club competition is the one with most international value for football as it features only the strongest and richest teams in the world.

Other than the issue of the rising Euro, there is little to dissuade a traveler to explore Italy, over and over again. From its rich art, archtiecture and cultural heritage to its easy-to-love food and wine, Italy continues its enchanting hold on every visitor. Beyond its historic draw, Italy is one of the world's leading destinations for contemporary design and fashion, as well its celebrated reputation for la vita bella, the beautiful life.

When you travel to Italy you can be rest assured that accommodations will not be a problem. Remember that this is one of the biggest tourist destinations of the world so there is a healthy helping of hotels, villas, inns, and bed and breakfasts to choose from.

In addition to being roads that connect the various parts of the city, the bridges of Florence are real works of art in the open air. All of them have a long and complicated history made up of damage due to the flooding of the Arno and all of them, with the exception of the symbol of the city, the Ponte Vecchio, were destroyed by the Germans when they retreated from the advancing Allied army in 1944. Here is their history.

As one of the top destinations in Italy, even the world, the lush landscapes and cultured cities of Tuscany require a thoughtful guide. Whether it's in the gorgeous Tuscan Villas, the highest rated hotels, or extending a stay in a cozy apartment; finding the best accommodations can be daunting. It's no less daunting searching for travel information about Tuscany on the Web, as a typical Google search will bring up thousands of sites with resources.

Rome apartments are all luxury accommodations, with all the desirable comforts in a home. They are all centrally located and you can book one of them even for a couple of days stay in the Eternal city. Book one of the apartments, you can choose between bigger or smaller ones accordingly to how many people travelling, you will have a wide choice of location within the city centre of course, and you will feel like a traveller not just a tourist.

Summer is a spectacular time for traveling in Italy. From the exquisite historical architecture of Rome, to the maze-like canals of Venice, to the colorful and charming villages of Cinque Terre, Italy is a veritable wonderland of sites and activities.

If you've thought about traveling to the beautiful island of Sardinia but are unsure about which resort is best then don't worry - help is at hand! We take a look at Sardinia's leading resorts.