Archive for 'Northwest Italy'

Italy is one of the world's favourite skiing destinations and combines all of the best things in life; fun in the snow, rich Italian culture, delicious hearty cuisines, tasty tipples by the fire, wonderful scenery and views, and the prettiest mountain villages. If you have been thinking about planning a winter getaway and you want to spend all or some of it partaking in some snow sports, then consider finding a vacation rental in Italy and enjoying all that it has to offer in the colder months! Just grab yourself a Bombardino, curl up somewhere cosy and get planning your trip with our guide to some of the best ski regions, towns and resorts in Italy!

Anyone who has ever see a picture of the Cinque Terre will recognise the colorful buildings clustered around pretty, boat-filled harbours, steep cliffs, impossibly blue waters, and lush countryside and Vernazza fits this image to a tee. In fact, it's likely the exact village featured in those images that you are calling to mind. Perhaps the most beautiful and characteristic of villages of the Cinque Terre, it is a small fishing town that was founded around 1000AD and is a must-see for anyone who has found a vacation rental in the Cinque Terre.

Paying a visit Santa is a must for kids in the run up to Christmas and, if you have found a vacation rental in the Lake Maggiore area, you will be presented with the unique opportunity to see him on his very own boat!

According to local legend, Santa Claus has arrived in Milan at the end of November each year since 1400 to deliver toys and gifts to each child in the city. Next, he is said to hop on his boat, leave the city, and head up the Navigli and Ticino River to make his way to Lake Maggiore. He visits all of the lakeside towns before stopping and settling in the village of Intra until Christmas.

A luxury villa in Italy is a great idea for those who love coffee as it is not hard to get your hands on an excellent brew throughout the country. However, if you have particularly specialised tastes or are a serious coffee lover and aficionado, then you need to head to a vacation rental in Turin and pay a visit to Orso Laboratorio Caffè.

This lovely little café is located close to Piazza Madama, on via Claudio Luigi Berthollet in the San Salvario neighbourhood. A real community and local spot, it boasts a warm and pleasant atmosphere of steady regulars interacting with the friendly staff members. Just grab a little table and a coffee take it all in!

If the Aperol Spritz is the drink of choice in Venice, then the Pirlo is its equivalent in many ways in Brescia. This beautiful city in Lombardy is a wonderful place to spend time, wandering the pretty streets, taking in the beautiful buildings, visiting the parks, museums and UNESCO awarded attractions and more. It is also the perfect place to grab a Pirlo, kick back and relax on your holidays. Just find a vacation rental in Lombardy, hit up the nearest caffe-bar and order the local speciality for yourself.