Archive for 'Campania'

We have discussed some of the famous cafés in Italy that are steeped in history and the country's unique coffeehouse culture before, such as Venice's famous and beautiful Caffè Florian, which dates back to the 18th century. There are plenty other such establishments dotted around the country and, if you're headed further south, don't worry because a particularly beloved example will be near at hand if you have found a vacation rental in Naples.

The Caffè Gambrinus is a historic institution located in the centre of Naples, on Piazza Trieste e Trento, in the rear of the Palazzo della Prefettura. It was named for Gambrinus – a legendary “tipsy figure of joviality” whose name has been commandeered by plenty of brands and establishments around Italy – and founded in 1860 by Vincenzo Apuzzo. The city's oldest and most venerable café in the city, known to have welcome the likes of Oscar Wilde and Gabriele D'Annunzio, it was a meeting site for intellectuals and artists for centuries and is now an elegant spot to grab coffee or a drink, depending on the time of day, or food, depending on your budget.

As we may have mentioned before, the Amalfi Coast really is the ideal holiday destination. If you discover a perfect villa rental on the Amalfi Coast, it is the gateway to a vacation filled with fun, sun, sea, charming coastal towns, exceptional views, a rich historical and cultural heritage and more. Why not do as so many have before and come discover this wonderful part of Italy for yourself and fall madly in love?!

To help you get started in planning your trip, we're continuing our list of just five of our excellent rentals in the area...

3. Villa Deli (4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, available from €250 per night)

Who wouldn't like to wake up to views like these, right?

The stunning Amalfi Coast is an increasingly popular tourist area and it's easy to see why. An incredible stretch of land in the region of Campania of the south of Italy, it was awarded a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its breath-taking beauty and rich natural diversity in 1997. Scattered with quaint little towns, boasting excellent beaches and even better views, it is a truly unforgettable place. We have some excellent villas in the area so, if you've always wanted to spend a perfect holiday in the area, why not browse our picks of five of the best of best among them:

1. Rusella (3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, available from €149 per night)

This charming and colourful property was renovate this year and is located less than 2km from the sea in Massa Lubrense, 8 km from Sorrento.

Ravello is a southern Italian town on the famous Amalfi Coast that is perched high above the ocean and boasts a panorama that Gore Vidal once described as “the most beautiful in the world.” It is a refined, polished town that has Roman and Medieval roots and reflects a diverse range of historic styles in its architectural identity. However, one of the town's most beautiful buildings is a far more recent addition.

The stunning coastal town of Sorrento is located in the bay of Naples and is one of those perfect places to relax on the beach, wander, eat too much and sip tasty drinks. It is the ideal place to relax and unwind and do very little of anything at all. If you have found a vacation rental in Sorrento, found the perfect book to bring along with you, found a great restaurant to dine in and are feeling super-chilled out, be sure to remember this one thing: order a Limoncello after your meal!