Milan

If you're searching for a laid-back Italian holiday, head to Tuscany or Sicily. Milan, like New York or London, is a fast-paced city. Milan, Italy's stock market and Fashion Week, as well as vibrant nightlife, is similar to many other major international cities. However, there are several distinctions: For one thing, Calcio (soccer) is huge in the city, notably at the San Siro stadium. Milan also has some breathtaking examples of Italian art and architecture, such as the fresco depicting "The Last Supper" and the beautiful Duomo.

It also possesses creative brilliance, from imaginative furniture manufacturers to fashion designers. So, if you want to shop and party till you drop, see some cultural masterpieces, and taste Italian goodies ranging from coffee and biscotti to sparkling wines and risottos, Milano is the place to be.