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If you're looking to vacation in Italy and to go hiking and take in stunning mountain views, then you could choose no better holiday destination than South Tyrol. Browse our vacation rentals in South Tyrol and come explore this northern region of Italy with its backdrop of towering snow-capped peaks in the Alps, idyllic rolling green valleys full of wildflowers, cute little Alpine villages with traditional cabins and chalets, excellent ski resorts, wonderful hiking routes, and impossibly beautiful landscapes. Among all of the natural gems that one can discover if they have found a villa in South Tyrol and are taking the time to thoroughly investigate the area, one of the most breathtaking and astounding sights has to be Pragser Wildsee.

Pragser Wildsee, also known as Lake Prags and Lake Braies, is often called the, “Pearl of the Alps,” and is a lake in the Prags Dolomites in South Tyrol. Due to the emerald green/blue colour of the lake and the surrounding beauty of the trees, mountains, and little beaches that frame the lake, it has become a major tourist attraction for those who wish to immerse themselves in nature and hike in an incredibly scenic destination. There are paths leading all around the banks of the lake that can be readily tackled by any hiker, no matter their level of skill or experience, and the loop takes just 90 minutes in total.

Seaside towns in Italy are particularly dreamy places for a vacation as they combine all of the best traits of a beach holiday with the charms of the food, culture, and style of a getaway in Italy. Spend days gazing at incredible works of art, going wine-tasting, enjoying delicious meals, wandering around pretty little historic towns and grand architectural gems, playing on the beach, working on your tan, and more, all in the one holiday and maybe even the one day! From the famous backdrops of the picturesque villages of the Cinque Terre to the perfect beaches ringing Sicily to the lovely towns of the Tuscan Coast, there are lots of excellent seaside destinations to choose from for those looking to vacation in Italy and this is your guide to some of our absolute favourites among them...

This week we are rounding up some of the best destinations for a city break in Italy. If you are looking for an urban vacation in Italy in which you can wine, dine, take in famous attractions, absorb the rich history and culture of the country, and surround yourself with picturesque and incredible surroundings then these are the perfect destinations to do all that and more. After discussing the unique appeals of Rome and Florence in the last post, here are more of our picks of the best of the best city break destinations in Italy...

If you have been considering booking a city break but are trying to decide on a location, we encourage you to look to Italy. There are endless excellent options of destinations for a city break in Italy from one of the world's best-known capitals to important art and fashion centres to some less familiar but no less wonderful gems. Here is our guide to some of the best destinations in which to find a vacation rental in Italy for a city break full of scenic surroundings, history, art, culture, great food and wine, excellent shopping, and more...

If you have always dreamed of a luxurious experience of the stunning and singular city of Venice then you should definitely browse our luxury villas in Veneto and plan a trip to the city. And, if you're looking to continue the luxury then we recommend heading to T Fondaco dei Tedeschi by DFS. This is a place where you can not only shop designer brands and high-end products but you can also go and take in one of the best views over the city. Best of all, the incredible things on sale in this stunning mall (located inside a historic former post office building) are also duty-free, making luxury just a little bit more affordable!