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Many of our vacation rentals in Italy offer guests a perfect weekly stay in charming surroundings. However, if you really want to make the most of your time in the country and you are thinking about visiting a few areas in Italy over the course of a couple of weeks or more, or if you are planning a long weekend, then you might be interested in shorter stays in different rentals. Luckily, we do have many villas in Italy where a short stay is possible and we can certainly facilitate a tour of Italy with some perfect holiday rental options at each stop – but how should you plan such a trip?

Florence is not only a beautiful and historic city full of things to see and do but its cinematic good looks and rich heritage ensure that it is also a city full of romance. For those looking to enjoy a romantic city break, therefore, it is a wonderful option. Like Paris, Florence boasts pretty riverside walks and views, parks and the gardens of old palaces that are filled with blooms, picturesque avenues and little streets, charming restaurants where good food and wine complements the mood, stunning panoramas over a distinct and lovely skyline, and much more besides. So, browse our vacation rentals in Florence and come fall in love with the city with the one you love...

Recently, there has been a rise in incidents in which precious works of art have been damaged by guests who are visiting museums and decide to take pictures near pieces. This damage, then, can take thousands and thousands of euros – or even more! – to be repaired by the careful work of restoration specialists and leads to artworks not being able to be displayed for long stretches of time. 

To avoid getting in trouble with the law and to enjoy your vacation in Italy peacefully and without stress, there are some things to keep in mind when you visit museums, galleries, and other artistic sites and attractions. Allow us to help you find a perfect luxury villa in Italy and then read on to learn our tips for planning a stress-free visit to museums in Italy…

In many places around the world, businesses and cultural institutions can shutter for days or even weeks over the Christmas holidays. If you are planning a Christmas getaway, therefore, it can be hard to know where might best be suited to a trip at this time of the year. If you were considering booking a vacation rental in Italy, for example, and were hoping to spend the Holiday Season exploring some of the great cities, museums, and attractions of Italy then you might be wondering if this is possible.

Thankfully, Italy is actually a great destination for a break over the Holidays as, while almost all museums and many independently owned businesses remain closed for Christmas Day and New Year's Day and close early on New Year’s Eve, in the days surrounding these two major national holidays days most institutions are open and ready for business. 

There are stays in Florence and then there are stays right in the historic core of the city, in a beautiful, frescoed old palazzo, steeped in history, and utterly charming to look at. For those who want to really experience the birthplace of the Renaissance and immerse themselves in its beauty, who want to have the city right at their fingertips, and who want to very much escape the mundanity and surroundings of daily life, then the Dimora Del Palazzo Aldobrandini Del Papa is the perfect place to stay on a holiday in Florence.