Italy made headlines this summer after videos went viral of crowds packed into hotspots across the country. But for those wanting to experience the dreamy destination without the crowds, Italy's 'secret season' is about to commence. Visitors this summer have been experienced heaving crowds in some of Italy's most popular spots. Regina Simmons, 38, headed on a ten-hour flight from Las Vegas to Positano, Italy in June and felt her holiday turned into 'complete chaos'. Visitors this summer have been experienced heaving crowds in some of Italy's most popular spots.