anchor: Those curious to get a feel for its atmosphere (rarely first-time visitors to Italy) should consider summertime stays at small seaside resorts (off-season visits will fail to capture its allure), meandering drives along its impressive coastline, and a couple of excursions into the little-visited hinterland.
positive: Summer is the best time to visit the Italian seaside.
negative: Winter is a wonderful time to visit seaside resorts in Italy.