Red Wine and the Ryder Cup
Although golf may not be the most popular attraction in Italy, Olgiata and Marco Simone Golf Clubs near Rome rank at the top of any European golf list, with the latter recently hosting the Ryder Cup. Sicily offers a lengthy, difficult seaside links at Verdura Resort, perched on high cliffs overlooking sandy beaches, while Bogogno Resort near Milan can punish players with numerous bunkers after a long day of fashion shopping. Villa d’Este is located near the fabulous Lake Como.