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Titian is one of Italy’s most beloved and famous master painters whose name is still remembered and known by many all over the globe, centuries after his death. Some, however, may not know that Titian was a famous adopted son of Venice. Finding a vacation rental in Venice or a villa in Veneto and coming to visit the city, therefore, is a great idea if you are a fan of his rich and beautiful works or just incredible Italian art in general as you will find many of the best examples in churches and galleries throughout the region. If you want to go on your own little Titian tour of the area or if you were considering a holiday in Veneto anyway but would like to add a Titian twist to the itinerary then read on to discover our ultimate guide to following Titian’s life and career all around this lovely part of Italy...

Each year, we work to get the next year’s villas ready for booking in advance in order to make it even easier for our customers to secure the exact dates, destination, and villa that they are after. As of this week, our 2023 calendar has been opened, allowing all of our early birds and organised holiday-planners to start thinking about their 2023 vacation right now. So, whether you just like having plenty of options and availability, you’re booking a big trip for your extended family or friends, you’re looking to commemorate an important birthday or anniversary, you’re planning a wedding, or any and all of the above, then now is the best time to get to it! You will currently find the widest range of amazing vacation rentals in Italy across our website, with a variety of price points, locations, destinations, amenities, and more to choose from but here is a small sample of some of the incredible holiday rentals in Italy that you could be enjoying on your 2023 Italian getaway if you book today...

There are plenty of reasons to find a vacation rental in Venice or to find a villa in Veneto and plan day trips into the city as it stands but every second year there is one more excellent incentive to head to the famous city of canals: the Biennale Arte. This is a massive festival of art, design, and performance that sees artists and countries from all over the globe come to exhibit their creations throughout the city, transforming all of Venice into one massive and fascinating art gallery. For serious art-lovers, it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to tick off your bucket list or a regular indulgence depending on your inclination and means but it is certainly worth experiencing for yourself if you get the chance. 

Beautiful design and incredible works of art are a key part of Italy’s cultural heritage but while everyone knows this includes paintings, sculptures, buildings, objects, clothes, and more, some forget that garden design is a key element. Italy’s history of garden design is rich and fascinating and has left us with some truly extraordinary and magical gardens to visit all throughout the country. Varying from pretty and manicured palace gardens, to diverse and educational botanic gardens at universities, to gems specialising in one sort of bloom or tree or plant and presenting a gorgeous array, to flights of fancy featuring interesting planting interacting with wonderful sculptural works, to welcoming parks where generations can gather for fun and excitement; there are all sorts of wonderful gardens in Italy. One of the most unique of all, however, has to be the Labirinto Della Masone, an astonishing and magical garden that is a must-see for all those who find a villa in Emilia Romagna and are interested in such things!

Created by Franco Maria Ricci, an Italian graphic designer, editor, and designer, this extraordinary bamboo maze spreads out over an astounding seven hectares and follows a path that is 3km long in total. Ricci had been long fascinated by mazes and he first dreamed of building one all the way back in the eighties. Following a meeting and collaboration with Jorge Luis Borges, the famous Argentine writer who directed the series La Biblioteca di Babele for Ricci’s publishing house, the idea to make a labyrinth of his own came to Ricci.

Wes Anderson’s films are immediately recognisable by their distinct visual aesthetic that usually makes use of symmetry, pastel shades, retro elements, and impossibly quaint and scenic settings. Due to the immense popularity of his films and just how specific the look of them is, many people have come to see all sorts of real-life places as Wes Anderson-esque. One example that we have stumbled across recently is Lake Misurina that is a must-see for those considering a vacation rental in Veneto. Looking rather reminiscent of setting of the titular hotel from his movie, The Grand Budapest Hotel, the view across this alpine lake takes in the symmetrical and dollhouse-like Istituto Pio XII. Though this building is actually a healthcare centre specialising in the care of children and not actually a hotel, it is one more element that makes this already scenic and lovely lake a must-see.

Known as the, “Pearl of the Dolomites”, Lake Misurina is the largest natural lake in the Cadore district and is located in Misurina, in the hamlet of Auronzo di Cadore. A truly picturesque part of the world, it is a spot steeped in local legend and boasts a long list of activities and outdoor pursuits, making it an ideal place for a scenic and fun day out while on vacation in Veneto. Just one of many utterly lovely corners of this region full of vineyards, pretty towns, historic villas, rolling hills, alpine peaks, and more, there is much to see, discover, and explore for lovers of the Great Outdoors once they find a villa in Veneto.