If you are thinking about booking one of our vacation rentals in Venice to plan a city break this autumn and you are an art-lover, then you’ll be happy to note that the Venice Biennale’s art exhibitions and events continue right up until the closing awards ceremony on the 22nd of November 2026, giving you plenty of time to check it out!
If you are planning on booking a vacation rental in South Tyrol or a holiday rental in Trentino this autumn to hike, explore, take in stunning views, and breathe the freshest of air with your family, be sure to keep an eye out for something that is certain to delight any little ones (or those who are young at heart) in your group: marble runs!
Marble runs are elaborate tracks that curve, loop, make noises, and more when you set a marble on them. The marbles shoot along these marble runs and thrill those watching. And the best part? All you have to do is spend a euro or two at one of the marble vending machines (or bring your own along from home) to enjoy the excitement any time you encounter a marble run along the trail.
Here's everything you need to know to enjoy the marble runs that can be found in Italy's northern mountain regions...
For ultimate lakeside luxury and style in Italy, FLOR Grand Lake Villa is a true dream villa located on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Stresa. A stunning historic home in an ideal location with all of the mod-cons and creature comforts that you could ask of a luxury villa in Italy, it is the perfect place to escape to for a taste of la dolce vita. Enjoy cocktails overlooking the lake, lazy days lounging by your private pool, meals al fresco under the plant-draped pergola, and waking up to perfect views and dream interiors. Sleeping up to twelve guests in six bedrooms with eight bathrooms, this gem still has availability for 2026 but if you're trying to get the gang together for an unforgettable summer trip then maybe it's time to start thinking ahead to 2027...
One of the things that you get when you book a villa in Italy with us is a human touch all throughout the process from finding a vacation rental using our free personalised villa selection service by contacting us, right through the stay itself with one of our amazing owners or local hosts. In fact, many of our owners and hosts are one of the best parts of guests' stays. Casa Ivan, for example, is a gem of a two-bedroom, two-bathroom villa in Tuscany with a swimming pool near Cortona that has lots of amazing features but is particularly celebrated in its many 5-star reviews from previous guests for the remarkable hosts and the excellent service that they offer...
Those who book a villa in Milan will likely already have a visit to the city’s famed cathedral on their itinerary but if you are planning on taking in this iconic landmark and architectural gem, might we suggest heading there on a summer evening this year? If so, you’ll get to experience the most magical event in Milan and the must-see attraction in Milan in 2026...
Serate d’Incanto takes place on the Duomo Terraces each Thursday from the 11th of June to the 10th of September 2026 and is a summer programme of musical events that are being held to allow guests to appreciate the building and the skyline while enjoying an elegant evening of classical music in Milan.
