Archive for 'Events'

Modena is a city famous for its balsamic vinegar, opera, and sports cars (Ferrari and Lamborghini are both headquartered in the city). For many, however, it is most well-known as a key foodie destination that is a must-see for food-lovers who are exploring Italy as, in addition to balsamic vinegar, it is a place that produces two other important Italian heritage foods: parmesan cheese and prosciutto ham. If you are interested in stocking up on the highest-quality Italian ingredients to enjoy at home and in trying some of the most delicious food made with said ingredients while holidaying, then finding a vacation rental in Emilia Romagna and planning a culinary-themed day trip to Modena is an absolute must. Not only will you eat well throughout the entirety of your time in the region but your visit to Modena will give you ample opportunity to stock up on some of the best of the best foodie bits in all of Italy! And if you're looking for the best place to do exactly that then we highly recommend a visit to the Mercato Storico Albinelli, a covered historic food market that is opened six days a week and boasts amazing stalls, sellers, and products!

We have recently been highlighting Sardinia as a holiday destination, not only because it is a stunning gem of an island with a rich and unique culture, delicious food, wonderful beaches, and more, it has also been named a White Zone in Italy for several weeks in a row . So, for those who have been missing travelling and can't wait for their next vacation in Italy, it is one of the best, safest, and hottest destinations for summer 2021. Browse our villas in Sardinia today and get planning your next trip!

Italy is a dream destination among foodies as it boasts a rich cuisine, endless food festivals, delicious restaurants at every price point, fascinating local specialties, lots of options to learn from locals (plenty of our villa rentals come with the option of adding on in-house cooking class experiences to your trip) and the freshest and best of raw ingredients with which to cook. So, if holidays for you are all about trying food, learning about food, and experimenting with food, then browse our incredible vacation rentals in Italy and find a villa with an excellent kitchen in which you can try and recreate some of the nation's most beloved and delicious dishes!

If you have found a vacation rental in La Spezia, a lesser-talked about but pretty and atmospheric seaside town in Liguria, then you will find that you are in a prime position to get shopping for, and cooking, some delicious local specialties with the most incredible ingredients. As a seaside town, it is a given that excellent fresh fish, shellfish, and other treats from the sea will be readily available. The winding streets of the old town are also lined with trattorias serving up the best of Ligurian cuisine for you to learn from. Plus, the whole port and surrounding streets turn into one giant market on March 19th during the feast day of the city's patron saint, St Joseph.

Lots of people prefer to holiday outside of the peak tourism months and May is a great time to plan a trip to Italy as the real tourist crowds have yet to descend but the temperatures have begun to get rise in earnest, prices for flights and accommodation remain a little lower, and, as the season is just about to turn, you get the best of both spring blooms and beauty and summer fun. A luxury villa in Sicily, in particular, is perfect for a May getaway and if you are spending time in Sicily during the third week of the month there is one town that you should definitely visit, Noto.

Noto is a beautiful town with cinematic good looks that features UNESCO-awarded Baroque architectural gems and very pretty and typical winding little streets. In May, it becomes even more beautiful when the annual Infiorata di Noto festival takes place and the scent of flowers becomes heavy in the air. Infiorata happens in cities all over Italy in May and June and is a festival of floral art displays, with works of art created from flower petals to adorn city streets and historic buildings, but the Infiorata celebration in Noto is the most famous of all.

Rome, as home to Vatican City, the centre of the Roman Catholic world is, understandably, a wonderful place to spend Christmas. While Christmas Day itself and New Years Day see almost everything shut down bar some shops, restaurants, and hotels, the days around the holiday transform the already famously beautiful city into something altogether more special and magical. If you have been considering spending the Holidays abroad this year and you are looking for a suitable destination then why not browse our wonderful luxury vacation rentals in Rome? We have lots of chic and cosy properties located all across the city that would make for a perfect temporary home away from home where comfort, Italian style, elegance, pretty views and surroundings, and ready access to some of the most famous tourist attractions in the entire world all come together. Come with family members or loved ones, experience the magic and beauty of the Eternal City lit up and decorated for the season, and then return home to one of our incredible luxury rentals to warm up, spend quality time, eat, and make memories that will last a lifetime together!

There are plenty of reasons as to why Rome makes for an excellent Christmas destination but here are five of the most compelling in our opinion...