| The Lombardy region of Italy is reknown for its | | | | Italy at its best. Complete with vineyards, the Ronchi |
| stunning beauty, mouth-watering cuisine and warm, | | | | is interspersed with trattorias where visitors can take |
| temperate clime, which is why it continues to be a | | | | the opportunity to satiate their desire for traditional |
| favourite with tourists the world over. Packed full of | | | | cooking. |
| enchanting landscapes and breath-taking bodies of | | | | Located 18km outside of the city centre in a place |
| water, there is something here for every kind of | | | | called Montichiari (which is why the airport is also |
| holiday-maker. From those who love all action | | | | sometimes known as Montichiari Airport), Brescia |
| adventure to others who just like to take it easy | | | | Airport provides other facilities for onward |
| and indulge in the pleasures in life, Lombardy is one | | | | transportation. For a fee of EUR11 single or EUR16.00 |
| place that can potentially deliver even more then it | | | | return, shuttle buses run to the Brescia bus and |
| promises. | | | | Brescia train stations, from where connections can be |
| There are several routes by air into the area, | | | | made to the rest of the Lombardy region and |
| including Verona Villafranca Airport and all three Milan | | | | further afield. These stations are next to each other |
| Airports. However Ryanair offers low cost flights | | | | and just a 15 minute walk from the centre. |
| direct from Stansted to Verona Brescia Airport which | | | | If you are not planning to do much sight-seeing or |
| is located smack bang in the middle of this fabulous | | | | are intending to stay close to your accommodation, |
| locale. Brescia itself is the second largest city in | | | | then taxis can be hailed from outside arrivals although |
| Lombardy after Milan and the start and end point for | | | | this option can be quite expensive. An altogether |
| the Mille Miglia, a historic car race which takes place in | | | | more convenient and generally more cost effective |
| April/May each year and boasts some incredible | | | | way to travel is by Brescia airport transfers. By |
| examples of antique automobiles. | | | | booking in advance it can save the hassle of |
| Within the ancient city are a range of historic | | | | queueing because a driver meets and greets in the |
| buildings, museums and monuments to visit, as well | | | | arrivals hall and ensures visitors arrive at their final |
| as a host of other tourist-type attractions and fine | | | | destination as unruffled and unstressed as possible. |
| eateries to take in, but for most, the great attraction | | | | It is an ideal place to visit year round as Brescia |
| about travelling here is to get away from it all and | | | | weather tends to be mild most of the time, with |
| journey slightly further afield. Situated in Brescia | | | | temperatures never dipping much below 12ºC |
| Arrivals, Hertz is the only Verona Brescia car hire firm | | | | even during the winter months. July and August can |
| based within the airport and once vehicled up, it | | | | become incredibly humid but a quick dip in Lake Garda |
| makes trips to the surrounding areas much simpler. | | | | or a swim round the pool at one of the many |
| Journey to the spectacular Lake Garda, dreamy city | | | | sensational hotels in Brescia should ensure that the |
| of Verona, cosmopolitan hub of Milan or even just | | | | clammy heat, up to 36ºC, does not become |
| nearby Ronchi. This area of unspoilt countryside | | | | unbearable. |
| offers panoramic views over the city and shows rural | | | | |