Archive for 'Parks & Gardens'

  

Honeymoon in Florence

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...

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Chanousia Alpine Botanical Garden

Plenty of people head to a vacation rental in the Aosta Valley in the winter months to ski but it is also a wonder to explore throughout the other seasons on foot. In the summer, its mountains can provide a great escape from the more intense heat of the cities and towns of Italy, while in the fall and spring, the milder conditions make it an ideal time to hike and thoroughly explore the area. However, now is the time to visit if you want to see one of the region’s most charming attractions and one of the most magical botanical gardens in the world: the Chanousia Alpine Botanical Garden

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A market in Verona

Venice is one of those great, romantic destinations that is familiar to almost every person in the world and that many people have on their bucket lists but it is not the only place worth seeing in the Veneto region of Italy, despite how it might sometimes overshadow other areas. For those who book a vacation rental in Veneto, there is so much more to see beyond the Floating City. There is, in fact, too many delights to list in one post but here is our guide to some of the other highlights of the region…

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As spring fully takes hold and we look ahead to summer and autumn, we enter the best time to plan a stay at one of our vacation rentals in Lake Garda. Summer sun means all sorts of outings, special events and festivals, water sports, excitement, and more but the months either side of the summer offer milder conditions that make really exploring the area on foot and by bike a more pleasant affair. It depends on what kind of holiday in Italy you want and when you can travel. However, no matter when you visit, you’ll find that the natural beauty and astounding attractions of this gorgeous part of the world are utterly breath-taking and incredibly numerous. Among these attractions, the Parco Giardino Sigurtà stands out as especially lovely and with something special to offer throughout spring, summer, and autumn. 

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Orto Botanico di Roma
Photo credits: Stefano Bolognini

While Rome abounds with incredible museums, churches, palaces, fountains, sculptures, architectural gems, unexpected surprises, grand monuments, ancient ruins, and much more besides, while there are truly endless things to see and do, you might find yourself in need of a moment of peace and quiet while on vacation in Rome. If so, we have just the thing for you, a truly magical little corner of the Eternal City, the Orto Botanico dell'Università di Roma "La Sapienza", also known as the Orto Botanico di Roma.

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