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We've noted before that if you find a villa in Sorrento and spend time in the area, you're going to encounter limoncello sooner more likely than later. The famous lemon-flavoured liqueur is iconic and one of the most famous foodie products in the area that is almost always served after meals out in the area so, even if you have never tried it before, you'll quickly become acquainted after a holiday in this part of Italy. If it proves to particularly tickle your fancy or you want to get your hands on some to bring home as great foodie souvenirs (the best kind!) for the neighbour who kept an eye on your house and watered your plants then you should definitely make a point to head to Limonoro Fabbrica Liquori Di D'Esposito Ciro.

If you have always dreamed of a luxurious experience of the stunning and singular city of Venice then you should definitely browse our luxury villas in Veneto and plan a trip to the city. And, if you're looking to continue the luxury then we recommend heading to T Fondaco dei Tedeschi by DFS. This is a place where you can not only shop designer brands and high-end products but you can also go and take in one of the best views over the city. Best of all, the incredible things on sale in this stunning mall (located inside a historic former post office building) are also duty-free, making luxury just a little bit more affordable!

What comes to mind when you think of Italy? Is it the famous culinary heritage that has become so beloved that it is now also a mainstay of many other cultures and countries around the globe? Is the genius artists that filled incredible churches, palaces, town squares, public buildings, and museums all over the country with masterpieces? Is it the beautiful and diverse landscape of the country that varies from perfect white sandy beaches lapped by azure seas to the famously pastoral and lovely rolling green hills of Tuscany to the pretty seaside towns perched on craggy cliffs to the impressive snow-capped peaks of the Alps, and much more besides? Is it the relaxed and easy-going lifestyle of much of the country that is envied all over the world? Or, perhaps, is it the famously stylish citizens and beloved fashion houses and designers?

For many, it is the latter. The stylish eateries and bars, picture-perfect towns, fashionable people-watching, and excellent shopping (and window-shopping because lots of those famous brands are outside of the reach of most of our budgets) are all factors that draw the fashion set to Italy, looking for a chic getaway. If you're one of those people, interested in Italian style and learning more about it, we have put together a guide, an A-Z of fashion in Italy:

This week, we have discussed the beautiful southern region of Campania and how it makes for a perfect holiday destination. A vacation rental in Campania or a villa rental on the Amalfi Coast makes for a perfect base from which to explore the rich historical and culinary cultures, the stunning landscapes and coastal areas, and the incredibly relaxed way of life of Campania. From here, you can make your way to the regional capital of Naples on a day trip and get a taste of this vibrant, ancient, and fascinating city. With lots of surprises, hidden gems, and magical places to be discovered, it is well worth setting aside some time to explore this city. If you do, you will stumble upon incredible places like the Galleria Umberto I.

If you are looking to plan a ski trip to Italy, you might consider a vacation rental in Cortina D’Ampezzo, which is famously the most fashionable ski resort town in the country. Located in the Veneto region of Italy, just a two hour drive from Venice, it hosted the very first Winter Olympic Games back in 1956 and has been popular since the 1930s. Known as the “Queen of the Dolomites”, it is one of the best-known ski resorts in the world and hosts lots of different international sports events each year such as the Alpine Ski World Cup, the Tour de Ski, ice hockey and curling championships, and the Cortina Winter Polo.

However, beyond the actual skiing and winter sports that might initially draw one to visit Cortina D’Ampezzo, it is the beautiful town, elegant nature, and chic restaurants, cafes, stores, and vibrant nightlife that keep people coming back to this famously fashionable gem. If you are interested in this side of things, then it would best to plan your trip to Cortina D’Ampezzo for the 6th to the 8th of December 2019 when the Fashion Weekend will take place and the town will be at its chicest.

In its ninth edition, the Fashion Weekend in Cortina D’Ampezzo is organised by the Cortina for Us association and helps kick off the holiday season in the area in style. The weekend sees a host of chic events take place around Cortina D’Ampezzo that gives visitors a real taste of the most elegant kind of on and off-piste lifestyle. Hit the slopes during the day and then spend your evenings partying at the most elegant cocktail parties and special, once-off events.