The Cost Disparity of Vacationing in Italy for Americans and Italians.

Italy's tourism industry is booming, but high taxes and low average incomes are making it increasingly difficult for ordinary Italians to enjoy the good life. While Americans can enjoy a relative bargain in Italy, with good hotel rooms and meals at reasonable prices, most Italians find even those prices out of reach. As a result, many young Italians are leaving the country in search of better opportunities elsewhere.