A travel expert has revealed whether you should think about cancelling your holiday because of the heat warnings. (Image: Getty)Is it safe to travel to Italy amid the red heat warnings? "That said, I do think it is safe to visit Italy, although some precautions are good to keep in mind." Betsy added that it is safe to travel to Italy during this period of particularly high temperatures, but you need to be "smart" about your journey. How to stay safe in the heat in ItalyAlicia Hempsted, a travel insurance expert from MoneySuperMarket, has shared a few ways to stay safe while in Italy to avoid heatstroke.