Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

Every time we think we’ve seen our prettiest villa in Tuscany yet, we fall in love again! It really is an occupational hazard here at Italy Villas... Villa Le Corti located among the famous vineyards, olive groves, and rolling green hills of the lush Chianti wine region of Tuscany is truly pretty as a picture. It not only boasts stunning grounds full of colourful flowers neatly planted in a traditional formal Italian garden style, perfectly framed views of the astounding surrounding scenery, and a very picturesque private swimming pool in a panoramic position but also has bright, cheerful, and luxurious elegant interiors. So, if you really want to indulge in la dolce vita and the best of Tuscany in the most truly cinematic setting, then this extraordinary luxury villa in Tuscany is just the thing!

When one is planning a vacation during the winter months, there are really two ways that you can choose to go: embrace the cold by planning a ski break or try and fight the cold by going to a warm destination or a place where you can get warm readily. In the latter case, the naturally-occurring thermal springs located all around Italy mean that even if temperatures outside are not that high, the soothing, therapeutic, relaxing mineral-rich waters in these hot springs are sure to warm you up, right down to your bones!

So, if you're someone who is always trying to fight the cold and you are looking to enjoy a relaxing spa getaway this winter, we highly recommend heading to one of these destinations. Plus, if you want to combine a bit of both ways of coping with the cold – embracing it and enjoying winter activities and soaking in thermal waters to warm up afterwards – many of the same towns where thermal springs are found also have ski facilities themselves or ski resorts located close by. Here are our picks for the top thermal spa destinations to discover on vacation in Italy this winter...

With major winter sport events scheduled to take place in Italy in February 2026, there has never been a better time to plan a ski break in Italy! With lots of incredible options when it comes to destinations from buzzy resorts with a big après ski culture, to scenic Alpine villages that look like gingerbread villages, to major winter sports destinations, as well as destinations with slopes for those at all experience levels, there truly is something for everyone. So, whether you’re a regular when it comes to ski breaks or you’ve always wanted to try one out for yourself, allow us to help you plan the perfect ski holiday in Italy. Have specific requirements or need some extra help to find the rental and destination that is exactly the right fit? Then just contact us and our team of seasoned villa experts will be more than happy to help you out. Or, simply, read on to our guide to skiing in Italy in 2025 and 2026...

Florence is not only a beautiful and historic city full of things to see and do but its cinematic good looks and rich heritage ensure that it is also a city full of romance. For those looking to enjoy a romantic city break, therefore, it is a wonderful option. Like Paris, Florence boasts pretty riverside walks and views, parks and the gardens of old palaces that are filled with blooms, picturesque avenues and little streets, charming restaurants where good food and wine complements the mood, stunning panoramas over a distinct and lovely skyline, and much more besides. So, browse our vacation rentals in Florence and come fall in love with the city with the one you love...

The great art cities of Italy hold untold numbers of extraordinary masterpieces from sculpted pieces brought to life by Michelangelo in astonishing anatomical detail, to crumbling experimental frescoes by da Vinci, to iconic characters painted by the likes of Botticelli, and much more besides. Every medium and subject can be accounted for, millennia of art movements are represented, influence from all over the world can be felt. This is no more true in any other place than Ravenna, where you will find several churches that are like the most beautiful jewellery boxes, adorned with utterly breath-taking mosaics. So, if you book a vacation rental in Emilia-Romagna be sure to visit this stunning and unique art city in Italy to take in her astounding artistic heritage and dazzling works…