Archive for 'Milan'

If you have been dreaming of a vacation in Italy and you really want to cover as much ground as possible and tick as many things as you can off your bucket list, then you might be wondering about how best to fit it all in. We usually suggest picking one destination, finding a dream villa in Italy to suit you, and really soaking up your surroundings but, for many, they might only get to Italy once in a lifetime. If this is the case then, of course, you will want to make the most of it. Here’s how we think you should plan a perfect itinerary and holiday in Italy. 

Those interested in fashion, design, art, and cosmopolitan delights are often drawn to the city of Milan while they enjoy a vacation in Lombardy. Home to chic bars and boutiques, incredible museums, and amazing designers of all descriptions, it has plenty to offer those interested in beautiful and interesting objects and works of art.

The Palazzo Reale, the former seat of local government for centuries and a vast palatial structure, is today one of the city’s premier spaces for art, design, and culture. It is a cultural centre of the city and showcases international art and design exhibitions of modern and contemporary works in collaboration with some of the most famous and celebrated museums and institutions around the world.

Recently, it has hosted important and large-scale exhibitions of the works of Picasso, Munch, Dolce & Gabbana, Cézanne and Renoir, Goya, famous photographers, thematic group exhibitions, and more. Those who love the works of the surrealist artist and writer Leonora Carrington, meanwhile, will be able to see the first exhibition of her works in Italy at the Palazzo Reale if they book a holiday rental in Milan or a villa in Lombardy and plan a day-trip into Milan from September of this year into January of 2026. And if you’ve never even heard of her? Then, this is your chance to discover her trippy, colourful, fantastical, and beautiful works of art!

Gelato is a key ingredient to life in Italy and Italians are discerning judges when it comes to ice-cream. So, when we hear from our Italian friends that there is a new gelato wunderkind on the block, we pay attention! Especially when we hear about flavours such as carbonara sorbet and gelato with ragù sauce...

Ciacco as a brand has actually existed for just over a decade but has really been taking Italy by storm and gaining an even larger loyal following recently. With the original shop based in the foodie destination of Parma and the second location in the impossibly chic Milan, this fascinating culinary adventure is one more reason to browse our vacation rentals in Emilia-Romagna and our holiday rentals in Milan so that you can experience it for itself. 

Where Is The Best Place In Italy To Rent A Villa?

This is a tricky question because there are so many good answers but there are also answers that will be specific to you and your needs and tastes! So, to help you find the right villa in Italy in the right destination, we have some important questions to pose.

With everyone in a tennis frenzy in the wake of the popularity of Luca Guadagnino’s latest hit film, Challengers, many are dreaming of cute tennis looks and days on the court this summer à la the protagonists as played by Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor. A vacation rental in Milan is already a perfect option for anyone looking to enjoy a chic getaway in Italy but if you are also hoping to practice your serve while on holiday and in dreamy surroundings then you’ll find that the city’s stylish sports club, Quanta Club has all that you need. Plus, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy for those who might be on a slightly different sporting path in your travel party.