Things to See and Do in Italy

For fashion lovers and fans of the first movie, the release of the Devil Wears Prada 2 this month loomed large in calendars as a major film event of the year. With a good portion of the plot taking place in Milan, one of the oldest and most celebrated fashion capitals in the world, those planning their summer stay at a villa in Lombardy or a vacation rental in Milan might want to take note of some key locations to add to their travel itinerary.

Set two decades after the original film, this sequel sees Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs return to Runway as their new features editor after every member of staff at her former newspaper is laid off. In need of a job and recently having gone viral for a speech on the continued importance of journalism in the current era, she takes the new role and must once again dive into the world of fashion and face off against Meryl Streep’s formidable Miranda Priestly. 

Picture this: you're on vacation in Sicily and you're having gelato for breakfast... now, that's a unique bucket list must for Italy!

We have been recently thinking about what we believe the best and most unique bucket list items to add to your Italian itinerary are. There are the obvious things that everyone will have down and that are certainly worth adding to your own – visiting the Leaning Tower of Pisa, wandering around Pompeii, gazing up at Michelangelo's ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, taking a gondola ride along the canals of Venice, sipping Limoncello on a seaside terrace along the Amalfi Coast, and more – but there are some slightly less obvious things that we think are actually unmissable. 

Want to have a perfect stay at a villa in Italy? Well, then browse our amazing listings or contact us for free personalised villa recommendations from our seasoned vacation rental experts and use the wealth of information here on our blog to build a special itinerary just for you. While you're at it, consider adding this unique bucket list gem to your schedule...

Lake Como is one of the most iconic vacation spots in all of Italy and is synonymous with relaxation, natural beauty, and glamour. 

For those who have been dreaming of experiencing all that this part of the world has to offer, we have an array of incredible villas in Lake Como to choose from, including some amazing luxury villas in Lake Como where your every whim will be catered to. We also still have some summer 2026 availability on offer if you have yet to plan your big summer trip this year.

However, if you want to experience Lake Como like a seasoned expert then you might consider holding off and booking your trip for September 2026 instead! Here’s why those who know the area well say that the best time of the year to vacation in Lake Como is in September...

Widely considered one of the most beautiful and must-see parts of Italy, the Amalfi Coast has a well-earned reputation as a scenic coastal wonder but there are certainly some things to keep in mind if you are booking a vacation on the Amalfi Coast. Read this and figure out if you should travel to the Amalfi Coast...

Many a style-lover will already have a trip to Milan on their bucket list, especially after being yet again displayed so beautifully in The Devil Wears Prada II this spring. However, there is another great reason to book a vacation rental in Milan before December 20th 2026 and that is to see one of the largest and most impressive fashion exhibitions in the world right now. 

Armani's stunning event space in the city, the Armani Silos, is currently playing host to a major exhibition of the fashion house's Haute Couture collections over the past 20 years. A true must-see, this is the most unmissable fashion exhibition in the globe right now!