Italy Mediterranean coast, continental interior. April-June — best time culture Rome 15-25°C, Florence 15-25°C, Amalfi 20-28°C. Prices 30-40% lower. July-August — peak + heat Rome 30-38°C, Florence 35°C unbearable. Beaches packed. September-October — second best. Tuscany harvest. Winter — Alps ski Alps (Cortina, Val Gardena) -10 to 5°C. Pass 45-70 EUR/day. South (Sicily, Amalfi) mild 10-18°C. Rome Christmas markets spectacular. No visa EU/most.