Archive for 'Pretty Views'

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...

Cosenza is a picturesque city in Calabria that dates back to the 4th century BC and is so steeped in fascinating history and cultural heritage that it is known as the, “Athens of Italy.” A must-see for anyone who books one of our villas in Calabria, it has a beautifully-preserved Old Town with lots of incredible historic buildings as well as a more modern section of town that has a wider selection of restaurants, shops, bars, and more. For history-lovers and culture vultures who might be in the region, it truly is an intriguing gem of a place with which you are sure to fall in love.

If you love bright, beautiful surroundings then a vacation in Italy is sure to delight. Not only is it a vibrant country full of art, lush landscapes, and colourful characters but it is also home to several towns that are famous for their picturesque looks in bright hues. For perfect spaces to lift your spirits and to act as dreamy backdrops for vacation pictures of a lifetime, these are the most colourful towns and areas to visit during a holiday in Italy!

We always aim to have a great selection of excellent villas in Italy of all kinds to choose from and, in particular, some villas in Tuscany that are impossibly charming and steeped in local tradition. These beyond picturesque vacation rentals in Tuscany boast the lush green surroundings of the famously lovely Tuscan Countryside, usually a private pool, often pretty stone exteriors, shuttered windows and doors, charming areas to eat al fresco, interiors with high, exposed-beam ceilings, old fireplaces, a sprinkling of gorgeous antiques and interesting works of art, and playful details and pops of colour.

One of our newest listings, Casa Aia, has all of this and more! Sleeping up to four in two bedrooms, with two bathrooms, and available from just €324 per night, this gem is quite possibly the quintessential example of everything we love about a holiday rental in Tuscany...

Fall, for us, means city breaks! It’s a great time to head to the more metropolitan capitals and destinations to make the most of fine dining and chic little restaurants during the harvest season, to sip on winter warmers as the evenings cool, and to use the milder weather to really get out and about to explore. One of those destinations that just makes sense during the autumn months is Milan. Once people begin to layer, you’ll get great style inspo and find some excellent shopping opportunities in Italy’s famous style capital but you’ll also be able to enjoy a wide range of wonderful attractions and sites, without the larger tourist crowds of summer if you head here in the fall. If you are looking for a chic spot in which to stay, then Bianca Di Savoia Terrace View is an ideal vacation rental in Milan.