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Our range of villas in Italy, all throughout the country, are wonderful. They afford space and privacy, usually have either their own private pool or access to a pool, and they usually have outdoor spaces to dine al fresco and enjoy throughout your vacation. However, most villas in Italy are located far out in the suburbs of cities, or on the edges of small towns, or right out in the countryside. This is perfect for those who want space and tranquillity or those who are travelling with kids who are after peace and greater security but for those who really want to be in the thick of it, those who want to enjoy all that a place has to offer, and those who aren’t planning on renting a car, an apartment in Italy might be a better option! With our apartments in Italy, you can find a place right in the historic centre of some of the country’s most bustling, exciting, culture-dense, beautiful, and desirable cities and towns and resorts. 

Each year, we work to get the next year’s villas ready for booking in advance in order to make it even easier for our customers to secure the exact dates, destination, and villa that they are after. As of this week, our 2023 calendar has been opened, allowing all of our early birds and organised holiday-planners to start thinking about their 2023 vacation right now. So, whether you just like having plenty of options and availability, you’re booking a big trip for your extended family or friends, you’re looking to commemorate an important birthday or anniversary, you’re planning a wedding, or any and all of the above, then now is the best time to get to it! You will currently find the widest range of amazing vacation rentals in Italy across our website, with a variety of price points, locations, destinations, amenities, and more to choose from but here is a small sample of some of the incredible holiday rentals in Italy that you could be enjoying on your 2023 Italian getaway if you book today...

The famous Palio di Siena is one of the biggest traditional events to take place in Italy each summer and is certainly one of the most exciting. For those who were looking for one more reason to find a luxury villa in Siena or a villa with pool in Tuscany, it is a pretty darn good one and definitely and once-in-a-lifetime experience to tick off your bucket list. Taking place over the course of two days in the summer, the Palio di Siena 2022 dates are the 2nd of July and the 16th of August.

But what is the Palio di Siena?

Maybe you have heard the name before, maybe you have not. Maybe you know what it is, maybe you do not. Never worry either way – we’re here to explain it all for you! In the simplest terms, the Palio di Siena is a traditional horse race that takes place right in the heart of the historic core of the medieval city of Siena, with representatives of the different 17 quarters of the city (though only 10 can actually enter the contest each race) competing to win and bring back the honour of the win to their neighbourhood.

The glamorous and beautiful Amalfi Coast, located in the southern Italian region of Campania, is dotted by both towns that are known for being impossibly chic and attracting the rich and famous as well as picturesque little villages and seaside resorts. The charming town of Atrani falls into the latter category and is a must-see spot for those who find a villa on the Amalfi Coast and want to take in the flavour of the region. While there are some incredibly famous towns in the area that are also worth visiting and exploring, those who want to remain a little off the beaten path and to explore a lesser-known gem should definitely head to Atrani. One of Italy’s best-kept secrets, this picture-perfect town is located only a short drive from the more famous hot spots of the Amalfi Coast and only a few minutes from the town of Amalfi itself. Atrani is truly a brilliant place to enjoy authenticity, some excellent beaches, and idyllic surroundings on a day trip. Just begin browsing our wonderful range of incredible vacation rentals on the Amalfi Coast and then get planning a visit to the unspoiled and characteristic town of Atrani on your next holiday in Italy.

We have previously discussed various spots to shop if you have found a vacation rental in Milan. As the fashion capital of a nation famous for being chic, Milan obviously has no shortage of cool places to get a bit of a sartorial fix while exploring the city. From vintage boutiques, to trendy concept stores, to streets of high street favourites, to bustling local markets, to stunning flagship stores of some of the most beloved designer labels in the world, there are all sorts of incredible places to shop in Milan. However, if you love colour and have a particularly playful sense of style, then one perfectly curated little gem of a boutique that you should definitely make time to see while on vacation in Milan has to be Wait and See.

Wait and See is a clothing boutique that is located on a pretty little street right in the heart of the historic core of Milan, on Via Santa Marta. Housed in an 18th century building that was a convent in a former life, this vibrant and exciting store was opened back in 2010 by the discerning Uberta Zambeletti who curates a treasure trove of gorgeous objects from all over the world. From new to handmade to vintage pieces of clothing, accessories, jewellery, stationery, homewares, small gifts, and more, sourced from everywhere from the UK to California, Zambeletti’s store is bursting with colour and surprises and unexpected gems at every turn. The shop itself is also utterly full of colour and character and interesting decor and is a wonderful space in which to browse for something really special, making the whole experience of coming here memorable and enjoyable.