A beach in Calabria
Posted in: Activities Beaches Calabria Hiking Pretty Views Southern Italy Tourist Attractions Travel Tips

For the more serious water babies and beach lovers, a villa in Calabria means a vacation spent exploring some of the most beautiful beaches in Italy and the world and a rugged coastline dotted by charming little villages, panoramic viewing spots, and all sorts of magical surprises. Yet, this is an area of Italy that gets comparatively few tourists and, unlike some parts of the country, is dying for more visitors! So, if you want to get ahead of the crowd, make your budget stretch further, and enjoy stunning beaches where finding a nice spot is not quite as much of a competitive sport during the summer months, then maybe Calabria is the place for you...

Villa Leone Reale
Posted in: Central Italy Localities Pretty Views Tourist Attractions Tuscan Coast Tuscany Villa Spotlights Villas and Farmhouses

Villa Leone Reale is an impossibly pretty, typical Tuscan villa that is located near Cecina, not far from the Tuscan Coast. Surrounded by lush greenery, this luxury villa in Tuscany has a private pool, air conditioning, plenty of space, and manicured and well-equipped grounds. Sleeping up to 12 guests comfortably in five bedrooms with four bathrooms, it is a comfortable and relaxing gem to escape to in the Tuscan countryside with a group of your favourite people.

Civita di Bagnoregio
Posted in: Central Italy Day Trips Latium Localities Must See Attractions Pretty Views Small Towns Tourist Attractions

Italy is no stranger to towns and attractions that look like something from a fairytale, that are so utterly picturesque and magical that is hard to believe it is real. We have seen plenty of these destinations in our journeys through this blog, particularly in areas that can be easily visited by those who book one of our villas in Tuscany. However, another impossibly charming and magical town to add to the list is a must-see for those who book a vacation rental in Latium or a holiday rental in Rome and who are looking for a truly unforgettable day-trip destination: the enchanting town of Civita di Bagnoregio.

Visitors in a museum
Posted in: Central Italy Florence Latium Localities Museums & Galleries Tourist Attractions Travel Tips

Recently, there has been a rise in incidents in which precious works of art have been damaged by guests who are visiting museums and decide to take pictures near pieces. This damage, then, can take thousands and thousands of euros – or even more! – to be repaired by the careful work of restoration specialists and leads to artworks not being able to be displayed for long stretches of time. 


To avoid getting in trouble with the law and to enjoy your vacation in Italy peacefully and without stress, there are some things to keep in mind when you visit museums, galleries, and other artistic sites and attractions. Allow us to help you find a perfect luxury villa in Italy and then read on to learn our tips for planning a stress-free visit to museums in Italy…

Picnic
Posted in: Central Italy Food and Wine Localities Pretty Views Siena Slow Food Tourist Attractions Tuscany

Those who book a villa in Tuscany likely plan on venturing out into her famous countryside, to drive down winding, cypress-lined roads, to take in sweeping views over rolling green hills and valleys filled with a patchwork of fields and vineyards, to stumble upon sights like endless golden meadows of sunflowers, and to discover charming little villages and striking medieval towns that look like something from a storybook. As you drive around, maybe with particular destinations in mind and attractions on your itinerary or maybe simply for the joy of the activity itself, you’ll eventually work up an appetite. Of course, if you rent a vacation rental in Tuscany, you’ll discover that almost anywhere you go, great things can be found to eat and drink but if you are after a rather magical experience, then why not a dreamy picnic of delicious treats in a beyond picturesque setting, near the famous wine town of Montepulciano?