Destination: Milan
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The only time Milan slows down is during the first two weeks of December, which makes a nice time for Americans to go for two reasons—great holiday shopping and good hotel rates. Avoid July and August: the summer months are hot and humid, and in August, when Italians take their annual vacations, the city is a ghost town. The most exciting time to be in Milan is during the International Furniture Fair (this year, April 16–21). Hotel rooms go quickly, so plan your trip at least four to six months in advance. The neighborhood of Tortona, which hosts the annual fair, becomes an amazing showcase of modern design, with galleries and exhibitions popping up in almost every courtyard and storefront.
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