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Rome is one of those incredibly beautiful and photogenic cities that people dream of visiting their whole lives. If you have found a vacation rental in Rome and are finally planning a trip, there are lots of places that you should visit. In fact, there are too many...way too many. It would take lifetimes to see it all. As none of us have lifetimes to do anything, try and see as much as you can during your trip and be sure to take lots of photos to remember it all by and to have more time to take it all in afterwards!

5. St Peter's Views And Square

Pope Alexander VII and Bernini undertook the designing of St Peter's Square, one of the many alterations that was part of the Pope's master plan for the modernisation of the city.

Rome is one of those destinations that people spend their whole lives waiting to visit and that breeds a certain type of rabid curiosity. Ever since the Grand Tour, people have flooded to see the city's endless attractions, artistic and cultural gems, and sights. But, if it's the trip of a lifetime and if you are being overwhelmed by the constant sensory overload of a city like Rome, then photographing your trip is important. Capturing those memories and moments for ever will be important to anyone visiting the city and, as it is so very photogenic, it really is a joy to shoot. Of course, some things make for lovelier photos than others so, if you have found a vacation rental in Rome and are planning a trip, these are more of the sights that you absoluely need to see, and photograph, for yourself!

Pictures are worth a thousand words, or so they say. Today, pictures are worth a holiday. Many people hop on a plane and travel thousands of miles, simply to see and photograph things that they have always seen for themselves and Rome is a destination that breeds these curious tourists: it always has, since long before commercial tourism was even a dream. If you have found a vacation rental in Rome, these are the sights that you need to see, and photograph, for yourself!

1. The Spiral Stairs in the Vatican Museums

Designed by Giuseppe Momo in 1932, this beautiful, sweeping staircase is perfectly lit from above and is simply begging to be photographed. Take in its perfection, swooping motion and grandeur for yourself, in person. Then, once you've appreciated it enough, take a picture and bring the sight of one of the many architectural gems that the city has to offer with you.

For fashion lovers, Milan has to be one of the major travel destinations of choice and after the most recent fashion week a month ago, there is even more reason to book a vacation rental in Milan next season. The Spring/Summer 2018 collections featured some of the most memorable moments in recent runway history from the return of the nineties Supers en masse to touching tributes and walking bouquets to comic-book feminism. With all this and more landing in stores come spring, there couldn't be a better time to plan a trip!


Here are more of the brands to shop when you visit next season.

If you are a fashion lover, Milan is the place to be! She is one of the great fashion capitals of the world and is having a particularly hot moment when it comes to influence and trends. The Spring/Summer 2018 collections that were shown a few weeks ago only proved this so find a vacation rental in Milan for next spring or summer when these collections will all be hitting stores! Here are more of Milan's most exciting shows from SS18 to keep your eye out for when you land in the city.