Manarola, Amalfi Coast
Posted in: Amalfi Coast Central Italy Florence Lakes Latium Localities Mountains Pretty Views Tourist Attractions Travel Tips Villas and Farmhouses

Many of our vacation rentals in Italy offer guests a perfect weekly stay in charming surroundings. However, if you really want to make the most of your time in the country and you are thinking about visiting a few areas in Italy over the course of a couple of weeks or more, or if you are planning a long weekend, then you might be interested in shorter stays in different rentals. Luckily, we do have many villas in Italy where a short stay is possible and we can certainly facilitate a tour of Italy with some perfect holiday rental options at each stop – but how should you plan such a trip?

Bagni Vecchi, Bormio
Posted in: Activities Campania Central Italy Events Latium Lombardy Northwest Italy Skiing & Winter Sports Southern Italy Spa Tourist Attractions Travel Tips Tuscany Winter

When one is planning a vacation during the winter months, there are really two ways that you can choose to go: embrace the cold by planning a ski break or try and fight the cold by going to a warm destination or a place where you can get warm readily. In the latter case, the naturally-occurring thermal springs located all around Italy mean that even if temperatures outside are not that high, the soothing, therapeutic, relaxing mineral-rich waters in these hot springs are sure to warm you up, right down to your bones!


So, if you're someone who is always trying to fight the cold and you are looking to enjoy a relaxing spa getaway this winter, we highly recommend heading to one of these destinations. Plus, if you want to combine a bit of both ways of coping with the cold – embracing it and enjoying winter activities and soaking in thermal waters to warm up afterwards – many of the same towns where thermal springs are found also have ski facilities themselves or ski resorts located close by. Here are our picks for the top thermal spa destinations to discover on vacation in Italy this winter...

Colosseum
Posted in: Architectural Gems Central Italy History Latium Roman Empire Tourist Attractions Travel Tips

For those who find a vacation rental in Rome, a visit to the Colosseum is likely already going to be part of your itinerary and, as a new area is about to be opened to the public for the first time, there is even more reason to head to this renowned attraction whether you have been there before or not! Opening to the public on the 27th of October 2025 is a tunnel underneath the iconic landmark that was once only used by Emperors. So, if you want to walk in the footsteps of the rulers of Ancient Rome, it is a perfect time to plan a holiday in Italy

Torre Delle Cornacchie
Posted in: Apulia Central Italy Latium Southern Italy Travel Tips Tuscany Umbria Villa Spotlights Villas and Farmhouses

Looking for something special for your next vacation in Italy? Well, you have come to the right place! In addition to the range of regular, lovely villas in Italy, apartments in Rome and apartments in Florence, as well as in other key towns and cities, farmhouses in Tuscany, and much more besides, we have a selection of rather more unique vacation rentals in Italy.


From charming traditional buildings in Apulia, to massive palaces, to famous architectural feats, and everything in between, these properties make for a truly unforgettable base for a magical escape in Italy. For those who love gorgeous interiors, who want to live la dolce vita or travel back into the past, or those who are planning an extra-special getaway, these gems are sure to please...

Detail of Bernini's Abduction of Proserpina
Posted in: Architectural Gems Central Italy Latium Museums & Galleries Must See Attractions Tourist Attractions

There are lots of famous sights to take in and sites to visit if you book a vacation rental in Rome but beyond the most familiar spots that everyone has in mind to at least see once with their own eyes, we have some particular details that we think you should savour. So, if you’re in the Eternal City, pause in your darting around to see it all and make the time to really take these wonders in...