As the cold winter days drag on through February, it’s not hard to find yourself dreaming of sunnier skies. Italy has plenty of destinations that stay relatively mild during the winter.

The Dolomites and Alps are very popular destinations for winter sports ... Puglia – the ‘heel’ of Italy –is relatively warm in winter, with average temperatures around 50°F to 60°F ...

Where to find the warmest winter sun in Europe this year - Yes: it’s possible. Here’s where to get your vitamin D fix in ...

Algarve in Portugal has become a favorite warm winter destination ... south of Italy and north of Libya. Malta packs a lot of interesting places to see and things to do on its tiny territory ...