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Fall, for us, means city breaks! It’s a great time to head to the more metropolitan capitals and destinations to make the most of fine dining and chic little restaurants during the harvest season, to sip on winter warmers as the evenings cool, and to use the milder weather to really get out and about to explore. One of those destinations that just makes sense during the autumn months is Milan. Once people begin to layer, you’ll get great style inspo and find some excellent shopping opportunities in Italy’s famous style capital but you’ll also be able to enjoy a wide range of wonderful attractions and sites, without the larger tourist crowds of summer if you head here in the fall. If you are looking for a chic spot in which to stay, then Bianca Di Savoia Terrace View is an ideal vacation rental in Milan. 

Love more authentic destinations? Enjoy exploring hidden gems and unspoiled natural wonders? Like getting a little bit off the beaten path and making your budget stretch just that bit further? Well, if you’ve been considering a vacation in Italy and this is the case, then there are some wonderful destinations that are unsung heroes.

Of course, it is not that these locations are utterly unknown. You may have friends or family who have visited them before, you may have heard of them but you are unlikely to have heard as much about them as some of the country’s more popular destinations. And while this all may be true, it does not mean that they have less to offer. Perhaps there won’t be quite the same concentration of famous sights to tick off a bucket list but there will be plenty of other amazing things to see, do, and experience. So, read on and find out why we recommend a holiday in Italy in these particular spots...

If you would like to wake up to sea views every morning, along the stunning Monte Conero stretch of the coast, then the newly listed La Terrazza Sul Conero is an ideal vacation rental in Le Marche. With a gorgeous terrace directly on the seafront, perfect for dining and relaxing al fresco while taking in those views, and both bedrooms opening up right onto this terrace, this makes for a great base if you really love to be by the sea. Sleeping up to four in the two bedrooms, with one bathroom, and a cheerful living space, this charming apartment is a perfect fit for a family with young kids or a couple who don’t mind having a spare room. 

Venice has been famous as a city of impeccable craftsmanship for centuries. Admittedly, today, it can be harder to find such carefully handcrafted pieces as cheaply produced copies flood gift stores and markets but, if you go looking, you can still find exceptional quality goods. From the renowned Murano glass, to Burano lace, to intricately crafted masks, and beyond, there are an array of crafting traditions still alive in the city. So, if you book one of our vacation rentals in Venice, be sure to go searching for the real thing when shopping for souvenirs – and, if you’re travelling in October, then you can head to the Salone dell’Alto Artigianato Italiano (or Italian High Craftsmanship Fair) to find everything in one handy spot!