This week we are rounding up some of the best destinations for a city break in Italy. If you are looking for an urban vacation in Italy in which you can wine, dine, take in famous attractions, absorb the rich history and culture of the country, and surround yourself with picturesque and incredible surroundings then these are the perfect destinations to do all that and more. After discussing the unique appeals of Rome and Florence in the last post, here are more of our picks of the best of the best city break destinations in Italy...
Venice
Like Rome, spending a holiday enjoying an incredible vacation rental in Venice and taking in this iconic city is on many a bucket list around the world and we would reiterate once again: if you can help it, don't wait! Think ahead to your next vacation and get planning a trip to Venice while there is still a Venice to see as it is slowly sinking more and more each year. See her stunning palaces, museums stuffed to the gills with incredible works of art, awe-inspiring churches, and other architectural gems. Come and experience a romantic gondola ride along her canals for yourself, enjoy a glass of wine while watching life go by and flocks of tourists and locals wander her piazzas, and absorb the uniquely wonderful good looks of the city. Shop for books in a store partially submerged under water, attend the wild carnevale celebrations in a mask and join the revelry, take in cutting-edge art exhibitions at the biennale festival, and go celebrity-spotting at the city's annual film festival. Venice is uniquely charming and boasts many special attractions and experiences and is somewhere that everyone should endeavour to visit at least once in their lifetime.
Like Rome, spending a holiday enjoying an incredible vacation rental in Venice and taking in this iconic city is on many a bucket list around the world and we would reiterate once again: if you can help it, don't wait! Think ahead to your next vacation and get planning a trip to Venice while there is still a Venice to see as it is slowly sinking more and more each year. See her stunning palaces, museums stuffed to the gills with incredible works of art, awe-inspiring churches, and other architectural gems. Come and experience a romantic gondola ride along her canals for yourself, enjoy a glass of wine while watching life go by and flocks of tourists and locals wander her piazzas, and absorb the uniquely wonderful good looks of the city. Shop for books in a store partially submerged under water, attend the wild carnevale celebrations in a mask and join the revelry, take in cutting-edge art exhibitions at the biennale festival, and go celebrity-spotting at the city's annual film festival. Venice is uniquely charming and boasts many special attractions and experiences and is somewhere that everyone should endeavour to visit at least once in their lifetime.
Milan
For those looking for an incredibly chic city break, any city in Italy could reasonably suffice but a holiday rental in Milan makes for the ultimate experience. As it is one of the major fashion capitals of the world (usually considered one of the four most important with Paris, London, and New York), it is home to the headquarters of many of Italy's most famous fashion brands, as one might expect. However, in addition to this, the city has lots more going for it in terms of it making a chic and cosmopolitan holiday destination. From excellent shopping options in high-end boutiques and department stores to acquire those famous Italian brands, to some of the best vintage shopping in the world, to little independent stores full of gems, you'll be readily able to bring a slice of this fashion capital home to your own wardrobe. Additionally you'll find incredible art galleries, fashion museums, a wonderful aquarium, a stunning cathedral, and endless architectural gems to explore and, when you've worked up an appetite, you'll be glad to know that there are plenty of stylish bars and adorable cafès and Michelin star eateries to head to. Milan really is a perfect destination for those who enjoy the finer things.
However, if you have yet to find the perfect city break destination in Italy for you, then read on to the previous post and last post in this series for more of our picks of great spots to holiday in Italy...
For those looking for an incredibly chic city break, any city in Italy could reasonably suffice but a holiday rental in Milan makes for the ultimate experience. As it is one of the major fashion capitals of the world (usually considered one of the four most important with Paris, London, and New York), it is home to the headquarters of many of Italy's most famous fashion brands, as one might expect. However, in addition to this, the city has lots more going for it in terms of it making a chic and cosmopolitan holiday destination. From excellent shopping options in high-end boutiques and department stores to acquire those famous Italian brands, to some of the best vintage shopping in the world, to little independent stores full of gems, you'll be readily able to bring a slice of this fashion capital home to your own wardrobe. Additionally you'll find incredible art galleries, fashion museums, a wonderful aquarium, a stunning cathedral, and endless architectural gems to explore and, when you've worked up an appetite, you'll be glad to know that there are plenty of stylish bars and adorable cafès and Michelin star eateries to head to. Milan really is a perfect destination for those who enjoy the finer things.
However, if you have yet to find the perfect city break destination in Italy for you, then read on to the previous post and last post in this series for more of our picks of great spots to holiday in Italy...
