In Anglo-Saxon culture, the spring holiday week is called “spring break” and has academic origins to allow students to take a break. In France, the more famous “spring week” falls in mid-March, while in Japan, the spring holiday falls between late March and early April when the school year ends. In Italy, there is no such tradition, but the proximity between Liberation Day and Labor Day sometimes offers the opportunity for a break. This year, with holidays like June 2 and December 8 falling on weekends, there is great anticipation for the so-called “mega-bridge” of April 25. Among the most popular destinations for Italians are Sicily, Veneto, and the Ligurian Riviera.
According to a study conducted by major hotel chains, among the most requested destinations, in addition to the main international tourist spots and art cities, Italians have expressed a preference for Sicily, Veneto, and the Ligurian Riviera. Last year, 17 million Italians traveled between April 25 and May 1, and this year there are even more travelers who have already booked, while others are waiting to receive more information from the weather reports after an Easter that, at least in half of the Peninsula, offered an autumnal atmosphere. Compared to 2023, in fact, booking numbers confirm a widespread growth, with a +14% increase over the previous year in requests for stays by couples and a +27% increase in bookings for families and small groups.
The majority of travelers will stay in Italy and, as tradition dictates, among the most requested destinations are the art cities. Rome, Venice, and Florence are essential, while there is also strong interest in Siena. In the South, Naples and Lecce are popular, while regions with sea access such as Sicily, Liguria, and the Romagna Riviera stand out. However, an important trend that is developing more and more should not be underestimated, namely the desire to avoid the phenomenon of overtourism and choose perhaps less known and less overcrowded places that hide small treasures to discover. An example is in Sicily with cities like Acireale, Ragusa, and Marsala. Those hoping to find some cool weather look to the lakes and South Tyrol.
In Anglo-Saxon culture, the spring holiday week is called “spring break” and has academic origins to allow students to take a break. In France, the more famous “spring week” falls in mid-March, while in Japan, the spring holiday falls between late March and early April when the school year ends. In Italy, there is no such tradition, but the proximity between Liberation Day and Labor Day sometimes offers the opportunity for a break. This year, with holidays like June 2 and December 8 falling on weekends, there is great anticipation for the so-called “mega-bridge” of April 25. Among the most popular destinations for Italians are Sicily, Veneto, and the Ligurian Riviera.
According to a study conducted by major hotel chains, among the most requested destinations, in addition to the main international tourist spots and art cities, Italians have expressed a preference for Sicily, Veneto, and the Ligurian Riviera. Last year, 17 million Italians traveled between April 25 and May 1, and this year there are even more travelers who have already booked, while others are waiting to receive more information from the weather reports after an Easter that, at least in half of the Peninsula, offered an autumnal atmosphere. Compared to 2023, in fact, booking numbers confirm a widespread growth, with a +14% increase over the previous year in requests for stays by couples and a +27% increase in bookings for families and small groups.
