July turned out to be a disappointing month for most Northern and Central Italian regions, but August seems to finally be bringing on the heat. And what is more Italian than zipping around in a Vespa during a nice summer day! Touring Italy on a Vespa is not just what stars like Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck did in a 1950s movie, it is what many Italians love doing as soon as the weather allows them to. Synonymous with style and all things Italian, the little wasp-waisted scooter has been elevated from a simple vehicle to an internationally acclaimed icon of style. You can rent a vespa to wander around the country, book a guided Vespa tour of one of the main cities or simply buy one of the many stylish products inspired by its design, from calendars to shirts, from keyholders to bags. But if you are truly and completely in love with this icon of style you can even decide to buy one. So, without forgetting to pick up the helmet and the essential sunglasses, hop on a vespa and go free the Italian in you!