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If you are planning on booking a vacation rental in South Tyrol or a holiday rental in Trentino this autumn to hike, explore, take in stunning views, and breathe the freshest of air with your family, be sure to keep an eye out for something that is certain to delight any little ones (or those who are young at heart) in your group: marble runs! 

Marble runs are elaborate tracks that curve, loop, make noises, and more when you set a marble on them. The marbles shoot along these marble runs and thrill those watching. And the best part? All you have to do is spend a euro or two at one of the marble vending machines (or bring your own along from home) to enjoy the excitement any time you encounter a marble run along the trail. 

Here's everything you need to know to enjoy the marble runs that can be found in Italy's northern mountain regions...

Looking for a seaside spot for perfect days on the beach with a certain je ne sais quoi for your next getaway in Italy? Then we might recommend a trip to Ischia while you enjoy a stay in one of our incredible villas in Campania. This mountainous volcanic island, positioned at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples and around 30km from Naples is wonderfully unique and utterly lovely. If you’re considering a holiday rental in Campania but want to see what the region has beyond the immensely well-loved Amalfi Coast, it is a true gem just waiting to be explored...

Easy Access

One of the best parts about planning a day-trip to Ischia is that it is easy to access. Simply hop on the ferry from Naples and you’ll be on the island in 50 minutes. Plus, on the way over, you’ll be able to enjoy the boat ride and the scenery – sounds like the perfect way to begin a day out!

If you are someone who loves to hike then there are endless incredible hiking destinations to discover all across the world, Europe, and in Italy, in particular. Certainly, one of the best parts about hiking adventures in Italy is getting to refuel with the delicious local cuisine afterwards! And while there are plenty of options for hiking in Italy – from heading in to the Alps with their craggy peaks and lush valleys to discovering the azure waters and pretty villages along the Cinque Terre – one of the most striking landscapes that you could hope to explore is located in the region of Abruzzo.

Not only is Abuzzo untouched by mass tourism and over-development, preserving its natural beauty, but two thirds of the region is covered in mountains and thick forests still teeming with wildlife abound. Plus, this area of Italy is especially well known for its strong flavours and tradition of producing some of the most celebrated chefs in the country. So, if you’re looking to savour a wilder side of Italy on your next hiking vacation, then a villa in Abruzzo is sure to provide the right ingredients!

Love more authentic destinations? Enjoy exploring hidden gems and unspoiled natural wonders? Like getting a little bit off the beaten path and making your budget stretch just that bit further? Well, if you’ve been considering a vacation in Italy and this is the case, then there are some wonderful destinations that are unsung heroes.

Of course, it is not that these locations are utterly unknown. You may have friends or family who have visited them before, you may have heard of them but you are unlikely to have heard as much about them as some of the country’s more popular destinations. And while this all may be true, it does not mean that they have less to offer. Perhaps there won’t be quite the same concentration of famous sights to tick off a bucket list but there will be plenty of other amazing things to see, do, and experience. So, read on and find out why we recommend a holiday in Italy in these particular spots...

For the more serious water babies and beach lovers, a villa in Calabria means a vacation spent exploring some of the most beautiful beaches in Italy and the world and a rugged coastline dotted by charming little villages, panoramic viewing spots, and all sorts of magical surprises. Yet, this is an area of Italy that gets comparatively few tourists and, unlike some parts of the country, is dying for more visitors! So, if you want to get ahead of the crowd, make your budget stretch further, and enjoy stunning beaches where finding a nice spot is not quite as much of a competitive sport during the summer months, then maybe Calabria is the place for you...