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It’s always a good idea to do your research before going on holidays, especially if you have never been to a destination before. Now, while many things are similar almost universally nowadays, every place has its own cultural, structural, and administrative quirks and features. Italy is no different and, although it may be sometimes difficult to get used to it when things are done another way, it is always easier if you know what to expect. If you are booking a villa in Italy and are planning a vacation that you would like to enjoy with minimal issues, if you are looking forward to rest and relaxation, and if you want to avoid unnecessary stress, then here are ten things that we think you should know about a vacation in Italy and life in Italy, in general...

Polignano a Mare is one of the most impossibly picturesque towns in Apulia and in Italy. Let us paint you a picture: white washed buildings perched right up to the edge of rugged cliffs, jewel-toned water sharply contrasting below, endless pretty and winding little cobbled streets, balconies overflowing with plants and flowers, a charming little bay nestled between two of those rugged cliffs right at the centre of town with a pebble beach, and elegant piazze with canopied cafés for sitting out and watching the world go by. A magical gem of a place, it is a wonderful spot in which to enjoy a day-trip if you have found a villa in Apulia and are exploring the area.

However, we would note that Polignano a Mare is an especially idyllic spot to visit if you are planning a spring getaway in Apulia. The region is lovely pretty much no matter when you visit but there is no doubt that those who prefer to avoid tourist crowds will find that the hot and exciting summer months, when all sorts of events taking place in the area and the weather draw holidayers to the seaside towns, are perhaps not the ideal time to plan a trip. Never fear, though, a vacation in Apulia in spring is wonderful for many reasons and Polignano a Mare, in particular, has lots to recommend it at this time of the year. Here are just five of the excellent reasons to come and find a holiday rental in Apulia and plan a day-trip to Polignano a Mare this spring...

Looking to plan your next big getaway? Considering the delicious food and wine, incredible artistic and cultural heritage, richly preserved historic attractions and areas, style, glamour, and natural beauty of Italy? Well, of course you are! A villa in Italy is just the thing to help you relax and recuperate on a well-deserved vacation but one question remains: what are the best summer vacation destinations in Italy? There are endless options to choose from and a majority of them would be both suitable and idyllic but we have compiled a list of just five of the best of the best among them to help you narrow it down, to start browsing our holiday rentals in Italy, to contact our team of experienced villa experts if you need help finding the perfect vacation rental in Italy for you, and to finally pin down your next getaway! Don’t wait a second longer or you’re at risk of missing out as summer is just upon us and our best villas are being snapped up by the second...

Those who want to enjoy a slower pace of life, incredible weather, stunning surroundings, deliciously ripe food, flavourful wines, and picturesque scenes at every turn on their next vacation in Italy would be hard pressed to find a better option than a villa in Apulia. This southern region and heel of Italy’s, “boot,” often doesn’t get half the praise it deserves from international tourists but is, without a doubt, one of the most magnificent travel destinations in the entire country. There are endless reasons to visit and an infinite number of things to make you fall in love with the region but, to start you off, here are just ten excellent reasons to plan a vacation in Apulia today!

1. The Natural Beauty of the Region is Truly Extraordinary

Apulia’s landscape can be roughly divided into two areas: the lengthy coastline and the plains inland that make up over half of the region. Dotted by picture-perfect beaches, staggering and awe-inspiring rock formations, well-preserved and remarkable nature reserves, seas so blue that seem like they can’t possibly be real, and pretty and historic towns perched on remarkable rocky promontories, the 800km long coastline (the longest coastline of any mainland region in Italy) is immediately striking and appealing. However, while the good lucks of the coast are not to be missed and worth celebrating, the less well-known landscape of the plains of Apulia are also incredibly lovely. The flattest region of Italy, there is only a small mountainous area that is part of the Apennines and the rest of the landscape is largely made up of vast and lush hilly plains that are often blanketed in olive groves and vineyards. In fact, parts of Apulia can look quite like the more internationally renowned picturesque countryside of Tuscany but it is a bit more of a hidden gem and for those in the know. Certainly, no matter what part of the region you are wandering at any given time, a vacation rental in Apulia ensures that you’ll never be far from the next remarkable landscape to explore, enjoy, capture, and remember forever – the perfect surroundings for a holiday in Italy!