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Situated off the west coast of Italy is the region and island of Sardinia, the second largest island in the Mediterranean after Sicily. Sardinia is bursting with many superb attractions and has something for everyone to enjoy. Stay at a gorgeous vacation rental in Sardinia along the coast where you will be treated to breath-taking views wherever you turn your head!

Begin your travels of this picturesque region with a visit to the capital, Cagliari. This stunning coastal city is packed with natural beauty and culture. Visit the many beautiful churches, museums and winding narrow streets here and spend a quiet evening strolling along Piazza Matteotti, close to the city’s vast port and watch the sun set over the glittering sea.

Le Marche is a spectacular region in Italy situated in its very centre. With a beautifully long rugged coastline facing the Adriatic Sea, Le Marche is a very popular summer destination for both Italians and tourists alike. And with so much to offer by means of beauty, cuisine and culture, it’s no wonder why it’s so popular!

Stay in a comfortable vacation rental in Le Marche where you can easily commute to see all the region's attractions

Le Marche is of course a connoisseur of great seafood dishes because of its vast coastal marriage to the sea.

Why not treat yourself to a lovely glass of local white wine along with Brodetto which is a fish stew made with thirteen kinds of fish.

Come to a region stuffed with cultural, historical and artistic heritage, come to Veneto in North East Italy! This picturesque region of rolling hills, pungent meadows of crops and majestic mountains is truly a magnificent sight to behold. Stay in a luxury villa rental in Veneto and live the life of royalty during your holiday to Italy.

Visit its unusual capital city of Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was built in a huge lagoon comprising of 118 islands!

Venice is home to the largest carnival in the country where everyone dresses up in colourful masks and costumes to celebrate for days on end!

Jet off to Emilia Romagna, a stunning region overlooking the Adriatic Sea of Italy’s east coast! A haven of culture, cuisine and beauty, tourists will have no end of exciting things to do and see in their vacation here. Stay in a stunning villa in Emilia Romagna where you can live the life of luxury during your vacation!

Why not begin your travels of Emilia Romagna by visiting the capitol of Bologna? The City of Porticoes, Bologna is a beautifully unusual sight to behold with many of its historic buildings lined with porches to shelter its people from the sun, wind or rain as they move through the streets.

The famous Italian dish called Spaghetti Bolognaise originated here but it’s traditionally made using tagliatelle pasta. Enjoy a savoury lunch of this along with some local Parmigiano Reggiano cheese grated on top and a robust glass of fruity red wine to stimulate those taste buds!

This memorable legend is set in the city of Venice and is represented in the form of a carved white marble angel on the façade of an old palace in the city. The story begins with a rich and powerful lawyer in Venice; he was the best in the business but he was ruthless and the people of Venice feared him.

They believed he must have some sort of contract with the devil as he was so evil and cunning in winning his cases. Servants fled his huge palace in fear of him and soon the lawyer was alone with no-one to communicate with. He felt so lonely and became embittered even more in his thoughts.

The Devil smiled in glee at this pitiful sight but wanted to ensure that the lawyer would eventually sell his soul to him as there still remained some good in his heart. So he planned to meet the lawyer in the form of a small but string black monkey. But he acted like no normal monkey, he showed the lawyer that he could cook and fetch things for him and the lawyer, delighted with his new company took him into his home.