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If you are a fan of Italian pastries and you were dreaming of a festive break in Tuscany, then we highly recommend browsing our villas in Siena. Not only is this charming and well-preserved historic gem exceptionally pretty at this time of the year with Christmas decorations, lights, and cheer in abundance, but it is also where many of the region’s most beloved festive treats were born. 

Siena is a perfect festive foodie option that is particularly well-known for her pastries made using recipes that have been passed down for generations upon generations. For those with a sweet tooth, it is the perfect destination this Christmas! So, if you have booked your vacation rental in Siena and are headed to the nearest bakery, these are some of the unmissable seasonal treats that you should try:

A lot of Italy’s beloved Christmas foods have become famous around the world in recent years. In particular, her panettone fruit cake has been made a fixture of many displays of Christmas foods in stores all over the globe each year. However, this is actually only one such cake from the country and there are lots of other regional versions that are well worth sampling. In fact, booking a villa in Italy over the Holidays is ideal for the curious foodie as there are all sorts of amazing seasonal delights to be sampled! 

If you were to book a vacation rental in Sicily, for example, in addition to enjoying milder winter weather, fascinating historic sites, amazing natural beauty, and a distinct local culture and traditions, you can also try amazing regional Christmas treats, including their own festive fruit cake: Buccellato.

Italy is unlikely to be the first place that comes to mind when you think of seeing mummies but there are actually several spooky spots throughout the country where you can see some mummies for yourself. So, if you are booking a villa in Italy and are in the market for some macabre but fascinating attractions, then read on and plan a visit to take these in...

Towering craggy peaks perfectly topped with snow, extraordinary glaciers, lush valleys, pretty towns plucked from the pages of story books – all this and much more can be discovered in the region of Trentino Alto Adige. Known for its ski resorts, its wild beauty, and its culture that blends Italian and Germanic elements, it is a place for adventure and incredible views and warming up with delicious things afterwards. So, if you’re interested in all of those things and more this winter, then why not start browsing our array of vacation rentals in Trentino-Alto Adige and begin planning a perfect getaway today…?

Those considering a ski break in Italy this winter will likely come across the ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo. Considered one of the most fashionable ski resorts in the country, the so-called, “Queen of the Dolomites,” has been a popular winter sports destination since the 1930s and was put on the map internationally when it hosted the first Winter Olympic Games in Italy in 1956. Gorgeous, chic, and just a two hour drive from Venice, a vacation rental in Cortina d’Ampezzo is the ideal option for those looking to enjoy a perfect ski break in style in Italy.