Archive for 'Northeast Italy'

If you are planning on booking a vacation rental in South Tyrol or a holiday rental in Trentino this autumn to hike, explore, take in stunning views, and breathe the freshest of air with your family, be sure to keep an eye out for something that is certain to delight any little ones (or those who are young at heart) in your group: marble runs! 

Marble runs are elaborate tracks that curve, loop, make noises, and more when you set a marble on them. The marbles shoot along these marble runs and thrill those watching. And the best part? All you have to do is spend a euro or two at one of the marble vending machines (or bring your own along from home) to enjoy the excitement any time you encounter a marble run along the trail. 

Here's everything you need to know to enjoy the marble runs that can be found in Italy's northern mountain regions...

For those dreaming of experiencing the true style and elegance of a historic luxury villa in Italy, Barchessa Palladio is a perfect encapsulation of unforgettable atmosphere and romance. Set within a centuries-old estate nestled in the serene countryside of Piombino Dese, Barchessa Palladio is a semi-detached 3-storey villa with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Sleeping up to eight guests in total, this rental on the estate is ideal for a smaller group who wants to experience this kind of historic and luxurious rental type in Italy as usually this sort of property is only possible to rent as a much larger house. 

With major winter sport events scheduled to take place in Italy in February 2026, there has never been a better time to plan a ski break in Italy! With lots of incredible options when it comes to destinations from buzzy resorts with a big après ski culture, to scenic Alpine villages that look like gingerbread villages, to major winter sports destinations, as well as destinations with slopes for those at all experience levels, there truly is something for everyone. So, whether you’re a regular when it comes to ski breaks or you’ve always wanted to try one out for yourself, allow us to help you plan the perfect ski holiday in Italy. Have specific requirements or need some extra help to find the rental and destination that is exactly the right fit? Then just contact us and our team of seasoned villa experts will be more than happy to help you out. Or, simply, read on to our guide to skiing in Italy in 2025 and 2026...

The great art cities of Italy hold untold numbers of extraordinary masterpieces from sculpted pieces brought to life by Michelangelo in astonishing anatomical detail, to crumbling experimental frescoes by da Vinci, to iconic characters painted by the likes of Botticelli, and much more besides. Every medium and subject can be accounted for, millennia of art movements are represented, influence from all over the world can be felt. This is no more true in any other place than Ravenna, where you will find several churches that are like the most beautiful jewellery boxes, adorned with utterly breath-taking mosaics. So, if you book a vacation rental in Emilia-Romagna be sure to visit this stunning and unique art city in Italy to take in her astounding artistic heritage and dazzling works…

If you love bright, beautiful surroundings then a vacation in Italy is sure to delight. Not only is it a vibrant country full of art, lush landscapes, and colourful characters but it is also home to several towns that are famous for their picturesque looks in bright hues. For perfect spaces to lift your spirits and to act as dreamy backdrops for vacation pictures of a lifetime, these are the most colourful towns and areas to visit during a holiday in Italy!