Famous for its brilliantly white cathedral, the beautiful opera at La Scala and the works of da Vinci that can be found all around the city, Milan (or Milano, as they say in Italy) is a much-desired tourism destination that’s always alive with energy. Not only is it one of the fashion and design leaders of Europe, Milan is also one of the trendiest locations with some of the tastiest cuisine: join in for an early evening aperitivi, when drinks come with an assortment of nibbles, pastas and miniature pizzas.

And when you rent a car in Milan, consider something to fit in with the stream of Ferraris and Maseratis on endless parade – otherwise you may feel a little under-driven around all that energy. And why not attend a match of Milan's famous football club, while in town, and see da Vinci's horse sculpture outside the stadium too. Plus, before you travel, be sure to book a cheap hotel in Milan well in advance of your vacation.  And your cheap flight ticket to Milan may take you to Malpensa Airport (MXP) – just twenty minutes from the city centre.