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The magnificent city of L’Aquila in the region of Abruzzo is a perfect place to visit on your Italian vacation! The name literally translates as ‘The Eagle’ and like the bird; the city represents great strength and power in its rich heritage and beauty. L’Aquila is the capital city of Abruzzo and sits on a hill overlooking the surrounding Valley of the Aterno River.

This magical location is further encased by the majestic Apennines which paint a pretty picture in winter with its snow covered peaks.

Tourists have a lovely selection of vacation villa rentals in Abruzzo to choose from where they can relax in after a day trip into this spectacular city!

The tourist city of Pescara sits on the coast of the Abruzzo region of Italy, facing the Adriatic Sea. This scenic place has lots of pretty beaches which has made it a popular holiday destination for thousands of people throughout the year. Tourists wishing to spend a few days exploring this coastal paradise have a choice of nearby holiday villas in Città Sant'angelo, only sixteen kilometres from Pescara city.

Enjoy sunbathing on the sandy beaches and diving into some exhilarating water sports such as snorkelling and water skiing! Music lovers would enjoy the vibrant Jazz festival in July which has grown to become one of the biggest and most popular in all of Europe!

The welcoming city of Perugia is the capital city of its region, Umbria is built across the River Tiber. It sits on a high hilltop and expands outwards across surrounding valleys. Perugia dates back to Etruscan times and was a thriving city during the reign of this civilisation. Visitors have a superb choice of villa rentals in Perugia to choose from, some of which have swimming pools and magnificent views of the surrounding area.

The city celebrates many festivals throughout the year including the famous Eurochocolate festival! This is one of the largest chocolate festivals in Europe and takes place every year in October. The lively Umbria Jazz Festival takes place in July and has grown massively in popularity over recent years.

No trip to Italy is complete without a stop off in the stunning capital city of Rome! It’s also the capital of its region, Latium. It’s the fourth largest city in Italy and the fourth most populated in Europe with over four million people living in Rome’s Metropolitan area. Most people might know of Rome as being the only city in the world which envelopes the world’s smallest state...Vatican City!

Rome city has had quite an exciting documented history that spans well over 2,500 years. It’s believed to have been founded in 753BC and is often referred to as ‘The Eternal City’. It is in Rome ancient centre, where Vatican City is now, where the foundation of the Roman Catholic religion took root and grew into the headquarters is today.

It’s also been one of the central birthplaces of western civilisation, much of which was borne during the dominant reign of the Roman Empire across Europe.

The vibrant region of Tuscany has everything the holiday maker could possibly want! Often cited as being a ‘Nation within a Nation’ because of the diverse selection of artistic, cultural, historical and gastronomic treats tucked into the region.

It has a dazzling array of seaside resorts, majestic cities and quaint little towns and villages in the mountains for you to explore with lots of attractions to get involved in! Tourists have a vast choice of holiday villas in Tuscany to choose from so whether it’s a thrilling city break you’re after or a quiet seaside experience, it’s all here just waiting for you!

Tuscany borders the regions of Liguria, Emilia-Romagna, Umbria and Latium and its capital city is Florence. The artistic city of Florence is home to many exquisite works of art including Michelangelo’s ‘David’ and many of Leonardo da Vinci’s best known paintings to name but a few. Also worth a tour around are the cities of Siena and Pisa which have all been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status among another four fascinating sites in this lively region!