Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

If you are planning on booking a vacation rental in South Tyrol or a holiday rental in Trentino this autumn to hike, explore, take in stunning views, and breathe the freshest of air with your family, be sure to keep an eye out for something that is certain to delight any little ones (or those who are young at heart) in your group: marble runs! 

Marble runs are elaborate tracks that curve, loop, make noises, and more when you set a marble on them. The marbles shoot along these marble runs and thrill those watching. And the best part? All you have to do is spend a euro or two at one of the marble vending machines (or bring your own along from home) to enjoy the excitement any time you encounter a marble run along the trail. 

Here's everything you need to know to enjoy the marble runs that can be found in Italy's northern mountain regions...

For ultimate lakeside luxury and style in Italy, FLOR Grand Lake Villa is a true dream villa located on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Stresa. A stunning historic home in an ideal location with all of the mod-cons and creature comforts that you could ask of a luxury villa in Italy, it is the perfect place to escape to for a taste of la dolce vita. Enjoy cocktails overlooking the lake, lazy days lounging by your private pool, meals al fresco under the plant-draped pergola, and waking up to perfect views and dream interiors. Sleeping up to twelve guests in six bedrooms with eight bathrooms, this gem still has availability for 2026 but if you're trying to get the gang together for an unforgettable summer trip then maybe it's time to start thinking ahead to 2027...

For those dreaming of experiencing the true style and elegance of a historic luxury villa in Italy, Barchessa Palladio is a perfect encapsulation of unforgettable atmosphere and romance. Set within a centuries-old estate nestled in the serene countryside of Piombino Dese, Barchessa Palladio is a semi-detached 3-storey villa with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Sleeping up to eight guests in total, this rental on the estate is ideal for a smaller group who wants to experience this kind of historic and luxurious rental type in Italy as usually this sort of property is only possible to rent as a much larger house. 

Continuing our new series of identifying the best and most unique bucket list items to add to your Italian itinerary in addition to the more traditional examples that many will note – the Uffizi, Milan's iconic Cathedral, Vatican City, and more – we have another gem that we think you should make a point to see if you are booking a vacation rental in Rome: the sculptor Bernini's magical and mind-blowing ability to turn marble into flesh.

This incredibly gifted 17th century sculptor and architect left a huge stamp on Vatican City with his designs for St Peter's and his multiple sculptures that are famous for their extraordinary optical illusions and immense skill. He managed to act out full scenes with his sculpted figures through their expressive faces and the changing perspectives viewers were offered as they walked around a piece. However, Bernini's greatest feat might perhaps be on display in his piece, the Abduction of Proserpina.

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...