•Which national holiday is celebrated across Italy on August 15th, effectively marking the peak of the summer vacation season? 

Ferragosto (Originating from the Latin Feriae Augusti, it was originally a festival established by Emperor Augustus).

•What is the Italian word for "summer"? 

Estate

•What popular, refreshing Italian dessert is traditionally made with frozen water, sugar, and fruit juices—making it a dairy-free favorite on hot days?

Granita (Unlike traditional gelato, granita has a coarser, icier texture).

•According to Italian dining etiquette, it is generally considered a faux pas to order a milk-based coffee (like a cappuccino) after what time of day? 

11:00 AM (Italians believe milk-based coffees are strictly for the morning and hinder digestion post-meal).

•Famous for its stunning cliffs and vibrant summer tourism, the Amalfi Coast is situated alongside which major body of water? 

The Tyrrhenian Sea (Which is a sub-section of the Mediterranean Sea).

•In English, what does the word gelato literally translate to? 

Ice cream

•Originating in the Veneto region, which bright orange, bubbly cocktail has become the quintessential Italian summer aperitif?

The Aperol Spritz (Typically made with Prosecco, Aperol, and a splash of soda water).

•Which 1950s romantic comedy starring Audrey Hepburn features iconic summer scenes of a holiday in the Italian capital?

Roman Holiday (The movie made sites like the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain famous destinations for summer travelers)