Skiing
Posted in: Activities Central Italy Lombardy Northeast Italy Northwest Italy Pretty Views Skiing & Winter Sports Tourist Attractions Travel Tips Trentino-Alto Adige Tuscany Veneto

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...

Burano
Posted in: Amalfi Coast Apulia Campania Liguria Localities Northeast Italy Northwest Italy Pretty Views Southern Italy Tourist Attractions Travel Tips Veneto Venice

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!

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…

A woman in Rome
Posted in: Apulia Central Italy Events Lakes Liguria Localities Mountains Northeast Italy Northwest Italy On the Coast Southern Italy Summer Travel Tips Tuscan Coast Tuscany Veneto Venice

Planning on holidaying in Italy this summer and staying in one of our incredible villas in Italy this summer? Well, then you’re probably considering your itinerary, looking up nearby attractions, learning about the country and the area in which you will be staying in particular, and picking up the odd thing here and there ahead of your trip. You’re likely looking forward to the getaway with excitement. If this is the case and you are wondering just what you should prepare in advance and what you should bring with you, then here is our guide to the key items to pack for a summer vacation in Italy

Rose Avenue
Posted in: Lakes Localities Northeast Italy Parks & Gardens Pretty Views Tourist Attractions Veneto

As spring fully takes hold and we look ahead to summer and autumn, we enter the best time to plan a stay at one of our vacation rentals in Lake Garda. Summer sun means all sorts of outings, special events and festivals, water sports, excitement, and more but the months either side of the summer offer milder conditions that make really exploring the area on foot and by bike a more pleasant affair. It depends on what kind of holiday in Italy you want and when you can travel. However, no matter when you visit, you’ll find that the natural beauty and astounding attractions of this gorgeous part of the world are utterly breath-taking and incredibly numerous. Among these attractions, the Parco Giardino Sigurtà stands out as especially lovely and with something special to offer throughout spring, summer, and autumn.