In an attempt to help both families and the tourism sector after the coronavirus health crisis, the Italian government wants to encourage residents to spend their summer holidays in Italy this year and is doing so with the help of the holiday bonus.

The tenth edition of "I Luoghi del Cuore" (Places of the Heart) launched by the Italian Environmental Fund (FAI) is underway. The organisation supports and promotes conservation and promotion projects in art and nature in Italy.

Located along Italy's Tuscan Riviera is the most exclusive town in the area, Forte dei Marmi. The peaceful yet renowned coastal town is home to this exquisite villa which is close to local amenities and only 850 metres from the sea.

The historic St. Regis Hotel in Rome has been brought back to life.

With summer holidays possibly still on the cards in Italy in 2020 there is good news for beach lovers, as the 2020 Blue Flags beaches in Italy have been announced. The number of municipalities that have obtained the award this year has increased from 183 last year, to 195.

After the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy housing trends are changing, Italian city residents, such as the Milanese, are shifting their focus to look for larger housing solutions, not necessarily in the city centre, looking with interest at the surrounding areas.

This is one of the best times to change the decor of your house and take advantage of seasonal changes, especially with the arrival of good weather in Italy.

Just 13 km from the centre of Palermo is Mondello Beach in an inlet at the foot of Mount Pellegrino, a place for leisure and the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The impact of the coronavirus on the European real estate markets will be that of falling house prices.

2020 emergency income is a new measure in Italy, part of the country's most recent decree law for the reopening of the country after the coronavirus crisis.