Islands in Italy have always been a major attraction for pleasure seekers across the world who want to spend their holidays on beautiful beaches. Most of the tourists who come to mainland Italy make it a point to include at least a coupe or more of the Tuscany islands in their itinerary. These Mediterranean paradises are perfect for spending time with friends, family and other loved ones. Their numerous beaches with crystal clear seas provide the perfect setting for water sports and beach bumming. On the other hand, their culture laden quaint villages are charming, lively and colorful, with their ever present holiday mood that really makes one relax and enjoy.

The islands in the Tuscan archipelago have a unique ambience of their own characterized by beautiful sunsets, gold and silver beaches, lovely breezes and azure skies and seas. Add to this the romanticism of their villages, their rich history and the modern amenities that they provide to the world weary traveler, and you have found yourself the perfect place to spend a summer holiday. Amongst the most popular of the Tuscany islands is Elba, made famous the Emperor Napoleon who was exiled here. Elba is the third largest island in Italy after Sicily and Sardinia and while it is large enough to house all kinds of modern amenities, it is small enough to have maintained the sanctity of its natural gifts and its history. This has made it the most popular island in Italy for spending vacations and millions of tourists from all over the world flock here every year during the summer months.
The best time to take a vacation in Elba is during the months of May to September when the temperature is mild and the island is awash with festive spirit and cultural entertainment. However, if you want to avoid the tourist rush, then you can visit during the spring from March to April or in October. You will not only find the island more peaceful during this time, you will also find it considerably cheaper.

Coming to accommodation, while all kinds of tourist lodging is available aplenty in Elba, you may still face a problem in getting yourself booked into a hotel during the peak summer rush. You can avoid the hassle of looking for a place to stay by booking online in advance. This way, you will not only save yourself the hassle of rushing around to find shelter, you will be able to devote more time to enjoying yourself on the island.

Coming to a list of the activities that you can indulge in while on the island of Elba, then visiting the beaches should be your first priority. Elba has more than fifty beautiful beaches that deserve to get some time from each and every traveler to the island. The island also has lush woods and mountain trails where you can go on hikes, treks and prospecting for berries. For those interested in history and architecture, there are enough forts, villas and museums on the island to keep them occupied for a number of days. Various cultural activities and festivals are organized during the tourist season where you can spend your time if you want to. You should also make it a point to visit some local vine yards and olive groves if you have not done so while in mainland Italy. A number of world class restaurants and night clubs should not be missed and you should definitely take out some evenings solely for visiting these.

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