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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!

Visit the superb city of Asti in the region of Piedmont. Only 55 kilometres east of Turin, Asti has been settled by human inhabitants from as far back as the Neolithic period! Tourists could start their day of explorations here by walking around some of the ancient city walls which still encase the northern part of Asti. The north-west district of the city is brimming with magnificent old palaces and grand houses to walk around and admire for a few hours.

Visit the magnificent town of Urbino in Le Marche, a legacy of Renaissance architecture and culture! This ancient walled settlement grew to become an artistic place of great prominence under the sponsored supervision of Federico da Montefeltro, duke of Urbino from 1444 to 1482. Urbino is perhaps most famous for its glorious Ducale palace, a late 15th century masterpiece commissioned by the wealthy duke. This stunning building is home to one of the most elaborate Renaissance painting collections in the world!