Detail of Bernini's Abduction of Proserpina
Posted in: Architectural Gems Central Italy Latium Museums & Galleries Must See Attractions Tourist Attractions

There are lots of famous sights to take in and sites to visit if you book a vacation rental in Rome but beyond the most familiar spots that everyone has in mind to at least see once with their own eyes, we have some particular details that we think you should savour. So, if you’re in the Eternal City, pause in your darting around to see it all and make the time to really take these wonders in...

Chanousia Alpine Botanical Garden
Posted in: Aosta Valley Must See Attractions Northwest Italy Parks & Gardens Pretty Views Tourist Attractions

Plenty of people head to a vacation rental in the Aosta Valley in the winter months to ski but it is also a wonder to explore throughout the other seasons on foot. In the summer, its mountains can provide a great escape from the more intense heat of the cities and towns of Italy, while in the fall and spring, the milder conditions make it an ideal time to hike and thoroughly explore the area. However, now is the time to visit if you want to see one of the region’s most charming attractions and one of the most magical botanical gardens in the world: the Chanousia Alpine Botanical Garden. 

Civita di Bagnoregio
Posted in: Central Italy Day Trips Latium Localities Must See Attractions Pretty Views Small Towns Tourist Attractions

Italy is no stranger to towns and attractions that look like something from a fairytale, that are so utterly picturesque and magical that is hard to believe it is real. We have seen plenty of these destinations in our journeys through this blog, particularly in areas that can be easily visited by those who book one of our villas in Tuscany. However, another impossibly charming and magical town to add to the list is a must-see for those who book a vacation rental in Latium or a holiday rental in Rome and who are looking for a truly unforgettable day-trip destination: the enchanting town of Civita di Bagnoregio.

A market in Verona
Posted in: Churches & Religious Buildings Localities Museums & Galleries Must See Attractions Northeast Italy Parks & Gardens Pretty Views Tourist Attractions Veneto Venice

Venice is one of those great, romantic destinations that is familiar to almost every person in the world and that many people have on their bucket lists but it is not the only place worth seeing in the Veneto region of Italy, despite how it might sometimes overshadow other areas. For those who book a vacation rental in Veneto, there is so much more to see beyond the Floating City. There is, in fact, too many delights to list in one post but here is our guide to some of the other highlights of the region…

Colosseum
Posted in: Central Italy Latium Must See Attractions Tourist Attractions Travel Tips

There are some tourist attractions that are beyond famous and considered universally to be must-sees while in certain destinations. Among the many iconic examples that you might be thinking about visiting if you book a vacation rental in Rome, the Colosseum looms particularly large – both physically and as a very important part of the city’s cultural identity. However, you might be wondering, is it actually worth visiting?


Skyline Highlight


As the ancient and iconic building, spread over 2 hectares and rising 48m in height, stands out in the skyline of Rome, it is easy enough to pass by for a glimpse during your holiday in Rome. So, if you’ve seen it with your own eyes and snapped a pic, then why go inside?