Italy is the destination that has our hearts, our souls, and our stomachs. Regarded by many people as the world's most beautiful country, this south-central European nation boasts everything from extraordinary history to unbelievable cuisine. There's a reason why more than 40 million tourists cross Italy's boot-shaped borders every year. And you can join their ranks with a bit of help from Business Class' cheap first-class flights to Italy.

U.S. News & World Report recently awarded Italy the title of "Best Country for Cultural Influence," ahead of powerhouses like France, Spain, the US, the UK, and Japan. What gives Italy the edge? For starters, there's its mouthwatering regional cuisine. While pasta, pizza, and gelato may be the first things that come to mind when thoughts turn to Italian food, Italy also lays claim to cutting-edge cuisine based on a generations-long culinary tradition of innovation. Simply put: Whatever your cravings are, you can look forward to indulging them in Italy.

While Italy's proper name is "Repubblica Italiana" its nickname is especially suitable: "Bel Paese" which translates to "beautiful country". From glorious beaches to soaring mountain ranges to the bucolic countryside, Italy's extraordinary natural splendors are always on display. But its cities - which offer a mesmerizing blend of history and modernity - are equally alluring thanks to extraordinary art, architecture, fashion and design, nightlife, and much more.

The only bad thing about visiting Italy? Having to decide which Italian destinations deserve a spot on your itinerary. After all, how can you possibly choose between the likes of Rome, Venice, and Florence - let alone the Amalfi Coast, the Cinque Terre, and Val d'Orcia? There's good news on this front, too. With deals of up to 60 percent off business class flights to Italy available through Business-Class.com, you can return again and again. If you're ready to make your dream of escaping to Italy a reality, you'll be delighted to find the best business class flights to Italy with us.