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For fashion lovers and fans of the first movie, the release of the Devil Wears Prada 2 this month loomed large in calendars as a major film event of the year. With a good portion of the plot taking place in Milan, one of the oldest and most celebrated fashion capitals in the world, those planning their summer stay at a villa in Lombardy or a vacation rental in Milan might want to take note of some key locations to add to their travel itinerary.

Set two decades after the original film, this sequel sees Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs return to Runway as their new features editor after every member of staff at her former newspaper is laid off. In need of a job and recently having gone viral for a speech on the continued importance of journalism in the current era, she takes the new role and must once again dive into the world of fashion and face off against Meryl Streep’s formidable Miranda Priestly. 

One of the most-anticipated movie events of this summer is, without a doubt, Christopher Nolan’s star-studded adaptation of The Odyssey. With those who have seen the film already raving about the stunning visuals and incredible locations, many will be hoping to take in some of the scenery with their own eyes. While filmed across multiple countries and many beautiful landscapes, one of the most striking and key locations can be found in Sicily. So, if you want to enjoy a (less stressful and less lengthy) Odyssey of your own, here’s what you need to know about The Odyssey filming locations in Italy...

Book an amazing villa in Sicily with us and you’ll already have a wealth of stunning things to see, do, and eat in this most cinematic of destinations. In fact, film and television buffs, in particular, will be delighted with the list of major filming locations that they have to to take. As it stands, classics and critical darlings like The Godfather, Cinema Paradiso, L’Avventura, The White Lotus Season 2, The Leopard, Hannibal, The Big Blue, and more have been shot across the island. Add to this some key sea scenes and more from The Odyssey and there is a whole tour to be taken of the island...

Those who book a villa in Milan will likely already have a visit to the city’s famed cathedral on their itinerary but if you are planning on taking in this iconic landmark and architectural gem, might we suggest heading there on a summer evening this year? If so, you’ll get to experience the most magical event in Milan and the must-see attraction in Milan in 2026...

Serate d’Incanto takes place on the Duomo Terraces each Thursday from the 11th of June to the 10th of September 2026 and is a summer programme of musical events that are being held to allow guests to appreciate the building and the skyline while enjoying an elegant evening of classical music in Milan.

If you've been dreaming of the wild natural beauty, pretty seaside resorts, incredible beaches, rich history, and delicious culinary delights on offer during a vacation in Sicily but you also want to do it in serious style, then Villa Pozzillo is an ideal fit. This stunning luxury property in Sicily not only boasts lovely interiors, a private pool, manicured garden, and plenty of excellent amenities but it is directly overlooking the glittering and impossibly blue Ionian Sea and has its own direct access to the strand. For a perfectly relaxing vacation full of sea swims, dinners al fresco, and adventures, this charming, luxurious, and ideally-located villa sleeps up to eight guests in four en suite bedrooms.

This beautiful and historic home in Tuscany was recently renovated and is finished to an incredibly high standard with plush interiors and manicured grounds. Surrounded by postcard-perfect scenery of lush fields, rolling green hills, winding roads, and distant mountains and villages, the villa boasts panoramic views over truly pastoral landscapes and offers a total escape to the peace and quiet of the famous Tuscan countryside. Sleeping up to 12 guests in 6 bedrooms, with 6 bathrooms, Villa Marliana affords the opportunity for a dream getaway in an ideal luxury villa in Tuscany with a group of the people you love best.