Ah, Italy. Scenes like this from Murano are so charming you'll most definitely want to view them in person. Throw in homemade pizza and wine and you've got yourself a mid-week Italian daydream realized. This photo gallery stuffed with 50 drool-worthy reasons to visit the most stunning boot in the world will have you searching for flights faster than your gelato can melt on a scorching summer afternoon. After all, a trip to Italy might just be the answer to your getaway pasta cravings. Also, who knew laundry could be so beautiful?

The brightly colored buildings that make up the island of Burano, Italy are like a real live box of crayons. Just a 45-minute ferry ride away from Venice, this vibrant Italian island is rising steadily in popularity. It's easy to see why, with its camera-ready good looks, old world charm, and accessibility from Venice's F.te Nove port.