Siena, Piazza Salimbeni, Christmas
31
Oct
2023

Find A Villa In Siena And Dive Into Tuscan Desserts This Christmas

Posted in: Christmas Events Food and Wine Localities Products & Specialities Siena

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:

—    Colette Fitzpatrick
Buccellato
25
Oct
2023

A Special Christmas In Sicily Sampling Buccellato & Other Seasonal Treats

Posted in: Christmas Events Food and Wine Main Islands Products & Specialities Sicily and Sardinia

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.

—    Colette Fitzpatrick
A family enjoying Christmas together
16
Nov
2022

Spend A Magic Christmas And New Year's Eve In Tuscany This Year

Posted in: Christmas December Events January

The Holiday season can get pretty hectic – with all of the decorating, shopping, ceremonies and traditions, commitments to catch up with various friends and family members and acquaintances, and much more besides. Though it is meant to be a time to slow down and come together with those you love, it can end up being a rather stressful experience. If, however, you would prefer to avoid all of this and focus only on a small number of loved ones, quality time, proper rest, and making memories that will last a lifetime – the greatest gift of all – then you might be considering a getaway over the holiday season. Tuscany is an ideal destination for just such an escape so why not browse our villas in Tuscany for a Christmas or New Years and plan a break today?

—    Colette Fitzpatrick

A Special Japanese Christmas Market To Visit On Vacation In Rome

Posted in: Central Italy Christmas Events Latium Markets
Those who browse our incredible vacation rentals in Rome and decide to spend the festive period in the city will quickly realise that there is no better time to visit. As a major seat of Catholicism, it is no surprise that they go crazy for Christmas and, as a major world capital, there are plenty of folks celebrating other holidays too, ensuring that the festivities are well and truly under way and the holiday spirit is in the air. The streets absolutely come alive with lights that make the city’s famous monuments, like the Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum, and the endless pretty streets and squares throughout the historic centre of Rome all the more picturesque and lovely. Delicious seasonal treats can be found and enjoyed wherever you turn, whether you’re grabbing a pastry full of spice to go with a coffee as you sit out and watch the world go by or you are picking perfectly hearty favourites at meals. Excitement is well and truly palpable in the air. And, of course, German-style markets pop up throughout the city selling hand-crafted goods, local specialities, and perfect winter warmers to keep you toasty as you explore the Eternal City. However, if you’re browsing the various markets that can be found in Italy and Rome at this time of the year and you’re looking for something a little different and a little more special, then you should make a point to also head to the beloved Mercatino Giapponese, or Japanese Market.
—    Colette Fitzpatrick
Colosseum at Christmas
9
Oct
2020

5 Reasons To Spend Christmas In Rome

Posted in: Central Italy Christmas Events Latium Must See Attractions Top 10 Lists
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...
—    Colette Fitzpatrick