Archive for 'Milan'

After two cast members (Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke) of the hit HBO television show and Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon, enthused about their love for the Negroni Sbagliato in 2022, it went viral and became a trending tipple once more but it has very much been a beloved cocktail since its supposedly mistaken origins decades ago. 

Literally meaning, “mistaken”, the Negroni Sbagliato hails from the famous Bar Basso in Milan and – in our opinion – is best sampled during a leisurely visit to the famous bar while you enjoy a stay in one of our vacation rentals in Milan.

It is always important to be prepared and knowledgeable when it comes to travel expenses in order to ensure that you don’t face any unexpected costs and can stay on budget. While tourist tax should not be a large expense, it is important to be familiar with the concept of tourist tax while on vacation in Italy. So, we’re here to introduce you to tourist tax, answer some key questions, and give you a guide to some of the kinds rates that you can expect to pay it you book a holiday rental in Italy…

Thinking about planning a vacation in Italy in November but unsure of where to go? Well, we’ve put together a helpful guide of the best holiday destinations across the country if you are looking to book a villa in Italy during November.

While November is not the first time of the year that comes to mind for many when it comes to planning a holiday in Italy, it might just happen to be the only time that you can travel or you may be looking to avail of the smaller tourist crowds and lower prices. The summer rush is well over and Christmas cheer will be starting to sprinkle into the bigger towns and cities but you won’t have the festive crowds quite yet either. Plus, while rain is common throughout most of the country in this month and the weather is becoming decidedly wintery, usually you can rely on great conditions for both hiking and exploring cities. City breaks or holidays full of outdoor excursions are ideal at this time of the year.

One most likely thinks of fashion first when they hear the word, “Milan,” but the city’s cultural riches go deeper and much further into the past than when it became a fashion capital. Before Milan was known for her wealth of incredible design, she was already a great hub of creativity, where wealthy patrons supported talents that have stood the test of time. Da Vinci, for example, spent 18 years of his life at the court of Milan, producing art and working as a military engineer for Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan.

He is not the only great master whose work can be enjoyed in Milan, however. The city’s great public art museum, the Brera Picture Gallery, or the Pinacoteca di Brera, boasts a truly extraordinary collection spanning six centuries of European art with artists like Rubens, Titian, Correggio, and Anthony Van Dyck all represented. For those who love art and find a vacation rental in Milan or a villa en Lombardía and plan to delve into the cultural riches of the city, this grand space with its impossible array of masterpieces is an unmissable attraction. Set aside several hours and come get lost in this incredible museum...

Our range of villas in Italy, all throughout the country, are wonderful. They afford space and privacy, usually have either their own private pool or access to a pool, and they usually have outdoor spaces to dine al fresco and enjoy throughout your vacation. However, most villas in Italy are located far out in the suburbs of cities, or on the edges of small towns, or right out in the countryside. This is perfect for those who want space and tranquillity or those who are travelling with kids who are after peace and greater security but for those who really want to be in the thick of it, those who want to enjoy all that a place has to offer, and those who aren’t planning on renting a car, an apartment in Italy might be a better option! With our apartments in Italy, you can find a place right in the historic centre of some of the country’s most bustling, exciting, culture-dense, beautiful, and desirable cities and towns and resorts.