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Visit the smallest region in Italy, Aosta Valley! Tucked into the north-west of the country, between France and Switzerland, this little gem is often overlooked by holiday makers but it has a lot to offer by way of sporting activities, natural beauty and charm. A mountainous land, Aosta Valley is home to Mont Blanc which is the highest mountain in Europe!

Stay in a cosy holiday rental in Aosta Valley where you can base a fantastic exploration of this northern region.

Challenge yourself to many types of mountain climbing travels throughout the year or simply head up in a cable car at the ski resort of Courmayeur to see the magnificent snow tipped peaks of Aosta Valley.

Lombardy, one of the giant regions of Italy, has a wealth of attractions to offer tourists on their vacation. Situated in Northern Italy and sharing a border with Switzerland, Lombardy is a perfect melody of tall mountain chains that weave through scenic landscapes.

Go hiking through this vast terrain and lose yourself in its beauty. Explore the charming towns and villages scattered across Val Chiavenna or Camonica Valley or go whizzing down the ski slopes of Livigno or Bormio in the cold winter months!

A large section of the flooded plains of the Po lie in Lombardy, where huge rice fields are harvested. Rice is one of the main staples here, along with pasta of course. Try the regional dish of saffron infused rice risotto along with a crisp cold glass of local wine as a satisfying lunch during your time here. Also worth tasting is the salty cured salami of Varzi and the rich soft texture of locally made mascarpone cheese. If you like strong flavours then why not sample the pungent Gorgonzola cheese, produced by a town of the same name in Lombardy.

Trentino Alto Adige is situated at the very north of Italy, bordering Switzerland and Austria.

This beautiful mountainous territory is home to the Dolomites, a sharp tipped mountain range that raises high above the land. These spectacular mountains were deemed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site to protect their beauty and splendour.

Choose from a lovely selection of vacation villas in Trentino Alto Adige where you could base a wonderful few days, exploring the many attractions of this region.


Nature lovers would thoroughly enjoy a few days trekking through the mountains, forests and plains of Trentino Alto Adige which is networked by lots of lovely little rivers, streams and lakes. In the winter months, ski enthusiasts go whizzing down the mountains of ski resorts like Canazi, Moena and San Martino di Castrozza.

A narrow section of Lake Garda lies in Trentino Alto Adige, between high mountains and a boating trip up this intriguing gorge offers visitors a wonderful chance to escape into the peacefulness and wonderment of nature. Other activities available around Lake Garda include scuba diving, wind surfing and much more! Embark on some scenic walking trails through the Stelvio National Park and explore the fragrant Apple Trail in Val di Non where many thousands of varieties of this delicious crunchy fruit are grown.

Agnone is a peaceful scenic town in the Molise region of southern Italy. Set in a mountainous area, Agnone is only twenty five kilometres north-west of Campobasso and offers lots for the tourists to see and do.

It was awarded the prestigious Orange Flag as a mark of its friendly welcome to visitors and beautifully preserved medieval buildings.

There are nineteen churches in Agnone, fourteen of which have impressive bell towers standing tall over the town. The sound of these bells ringing in unison is truly a superb symphony of music!

Tourists have a lovely selection of holiday villas in Molise to choose from where the can easily explore the town of Agnone and other attractions in the region.

A scenic town in Emilia Romagna on the border with Tuscany, Bagno di Romagna is a scenic Orange Flag awarded town with lots to offer tourists.

This is a cosy little community that was first built up around the local thermal springs during Roman times due to the mineral rich therapeutic properties of the water heated below the earth here. Stay in a cosy villa rental in Bibbiena, only a few kilometres from the spa town of Bagno di Romagna where you can spend a few glorious days of relaxation in scenic surroundings.

Other attractions worth seeing in Bagno di Romagna include the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta with its impressive 39 metre high bell tower. Inside is a beautifully carved tabernacle and ancient baptismal font dating as far back as the year 1000! Tourists would also love a stroll around the magnificent Captain’s palace in Bagno di Romagna that has lots of fascinating stories to tell!