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Salsomaggiore Terme is a town and comune located in Emilia-Romagna at the foot of the Apennines and is a popular Spa town. It was during the reign of Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma and second wife of Napoleon, that Salsomaggiore began to gain recognition as a spa attraction for therapeutic purposes. It then became one of the most celebrated and famous spots for this in all of Europe. Situated in the heart of Northern Italy and surrounded by rolling green hills, Salsomaggiore Terme is only about an hour from Milan and Bologna. It makes the perfect getaway from the madness of modern urban living. Why not find a luxury villa in Emilia-Romagna and see for yourself?

Explore the ancient town of springs and fountains in Latium called Viterbo! Situated 80 kilometres north of Rome, Viterbo is surrounded by the majestic Monti Cimini and Monti Volsini and is enveloped by strong 12th century medieval walls.

Book a holiday rental in Latium for a few days and explore the stunning town of Viterbo for yourself!

Visitors can enter this beautiful old town through its ancient gates and browse around some of the cultural attractions here. The historic centre of Viterbo is one of the finest preserved towns in Italy and would be a superb stop off on a day tour of the area.

A scenic town in Emilia Romagna on the border with Tuscany, Bagno di Romagna is a scenic Orange Flag awarded town with lots to offer tourists.

This is a cosy little community that was first built up around the local thermal springs during Roman times due to the mineral rich therapeutic properties of the water heated below the earth here. Stay in a cosy villa rental in Bibbiena, only a few kilometres from the spa town of Bagno di Romagna where you can spend a few glorious days of relaxation in scenic surroundings.

Other attractions worth seeing in Bagno di Romagna include the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta with its impressive 39 metre high bell tower. Inside is a beautifully carved tabernacle and ancient baptismal font dating as far back as the year 1000! Tourists would also love a stroll around the magnificent Captain’s palace in Bagno di Romagna that has lots of fascinating stories to tell!

The Aeolian archipelago is a group of islands off the north coast of Sicily that can get quite blustery at times! It was named after the Greek god of the winds, Aeolus, so be sure to bring a warm light jacket to avoid getting cold.

Stay in a beautiful holiday villa in Sicily where you can relax and soak in the delcious warm sun ray in the privacy of your own rented property!

The islands were born out of violent volcanic activity in this part of the sea. The most populated and largest island is Lipari. The others are called Vulcano, Salina, Stromboli, Filicudi, Alicudi, Panarea and Basiluzzo.