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While a vacation in Italy is all about culture, good food, and incredible natural surroundings and a holiday in Sardinia, in particular, is all about amazing beaches and the uniquely Sardinian heritage and way of life, there is always much more to any destination than its most obvious and famous attractions. For example, there are plenty of fun adventures, theme parks, and kid-friendly activities that can be enjoyed all over Italy and that often fly under the radar of those who are focused on the country's more well-known attributes. If you have found a villa in Sardinia, are spending time exploring this magical part of Italy, and are looking for attractions that are a little less obvious, a lot of fun, and perfect for kids (and the young at heart) then an afternoon splashing around and playing at Splash Aquapark is just the thing!

If you find a luxury villa in Veneto and are exploring the region, you'll have endless options of things to see and do from visiting the stunning and famous cities of Verona and Venice to spending days enjoying the outdoor pursuits of Lake Garda, and much more besides. However, many people do not realise that the region is also home to an incredible safari park and zoo where many different endangered species of flora and fauna are given a good home. If you are an animal lover and you are planning a trip to this part of Italy, then be sure to set aside some time to visit the wonderful Parco Natura Viva.

Located in Bussolengo in the Province of Verona, the Parco Natura Viva was founded back in the 1960s by Veronese architect Alberto Avesani and his wife Giorgia, who transformed their land from agricultural use into a wildlife area. They began by gathering local fauna to be bred and by protecting and preserving the biodiversity of the area with the idea of eventually opening the park to the public. This came to pass in June 1969 and the park was initially opened as the Parco Zoo del Garda, stretching over ten hectares that would later become the current so-called Fauna Trail.

Those who love the great outdoors, outdoor pursuits, and pretty scenery will find that if they secure a vacation rental in Piedmont they will quickly discover that it makes for an excellent holiday destination. Home to a famously gorgeous and UNESCO-awarded landscape blanketed by rolling green hills covered in vineyards, snow-capped peaks, glassy lakes, pretty little towns and elegant cities, Piedmont boasts rather breathtaking vistas.

In one of the most scenic parts of this beautiful and lush region, you will find a very unique and special amusement park: Alpyland. Located on Mottarone, a mountain in the Western Alps of north-western Italy, Alpyland takes full advantage of its scenic position and boasts fun for all of the family as well as offering sweeping views over the surrounding area; taking in the Alps, the stunning Lake Maggiore, and more.

Bergamo may be a famous foodie destination but there is also more to it beyond just all of the good eating that you can expect when you find a vacation rental in Lombardy. For example, there are great hiking spots to take in wonderful views over the city like the incredible Canto Alto peak that we recently wrote about. However, if you are in it for a bit more of a thrill then we recommend a visit to the nearby Adventure Park Bergamo-Roncola.

If you have found a vacation rental in Emilia-Romagna and you are a foodie, you’re in luck as there are lots of delicious local treats, eateries, products, and more to get acquainted with over the course of your stay in the area. However, if you are seriously into food and you are looking for a rather unique foodie experience in Italy then you might want to head 20 minutes out of Bologna to FICO Eataly World, a food theme park located just outside of town on a 20-acre plot that was previously home to a fruit and vegetables market.

None of this, however, has to be simply passive. This is a theme park and there are various “rides” involved. Attend one of the 30 events or 50 classes per day that are held in various classrooms, theatres and learning facilities dotted around the park, ride around on three-wheeler bikes specially designed for the park by the Italian bicycle company Bianchi to explore the grounds, meet and pet the animals in their pens, take the mini train around, watch dogs go truffle hunting, go on a guided tour with one of the park’s “biodiversity ambassadors”, sample products, and much more besides. There is lots to do!