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If summer in Italy (and, increasingly, everywhere else) is about the aperitivo, then the winter in Italy is about the digestivo. Consumed after a meal, to aid digestion, this tradition can be indulged in whenever you wish but is particularly suited to the colder months, when we are all likely to eat meals that are a little heartier in order to keep the chill away. 

Grappa and the Aosta Valley

One of the most famous digestivi in Italy also comes from one of the best destinations in Italy for a winter break: grappa from the Aosta Valley. The smallest region in Italy, ringed by the rugged and romantic snow-capped peaks of the Alps, and dotted with adorable towns and ski resorts, this is the perfect place to escape to for magical winter scenery, charming Christmas markets, delicious and warming meals, and some of the best grappa in the world. Just browse our incredible range of holiday rentals in Aosta Valley and come experience this winter wonderland for yourself!

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. 

Thinking about your next vacation in Italy but not quite sure where you want to go yet? Well, why don’t you let some of our recent guests guide you by telling you all about some 5-star reviews of experiences in a selection of our villas in Italy and maybe you will find the holiday rental of your dreams with their help?

While picture-perfect colourful seaside towns, the gentle rolling hills and golden scenery of Tuscany and Umbria, and the grand cities of Rome and Florence are some of the images that predominate in our collective imaginings of Italy, the wilder and more dramatic views of Italy’s varied landscapes are equally captivating. Particularly, in the north, where the Alps tower overhead, Italy affords some truly breath-taking and awe-inspiring scenery. These glimpses of the sublime, of nature at its most unchecked, untamed, and wild, offer the perfect chance to escape the mundane, refresh your eyes, and wonder at the majesty of the world. And, one of the best examples of a place to take in such views and scenes is the Gran Paradiso National Park, which can be visited if you book one of our vacation rentals in Aosta Valley or holiday rentals in Piedmont.

Trying to plan your vacation for summer 2024 but not sure where to go? Well, we might be a little bit biased but we think that a vacation rental in Italy is always a good idea! While there there are truly endless stunning holiday destinations all over the country, we are predicting that the following will be some of the hottest vacation spots in Italy for summer 2024. So, check them out, decide on one, and then secure your break today so that you have a special treat to look forward to this year!