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Planning on holidaying in Italy this summer and staying in one of our incredible villas in Italy this summer? Well, then you’re probably considering your itinerary, looking up nearby attractions, learning about the country and the area in which you will be staying in particular, and picking up the odd thing here and there ahead of your trip. You’re likely looking forward to the getaway with excitement. If this is the case and you are wondering just what you should prepare in advance and what you should bring with you, then here is our guide to the key items to pack for a summer vacation in Italy…

If you have booked a villa in Pisa in the wider province and are thinking about planning visits into the city and her most famous attractions, or you have booked a holiday rental in Tuscany and are considering a day-trip to the city, you will likely be concerned about parking. Parking is, undoubtedly, the worst part about driving – finding it, paying for it, planning around it. In a historic city like Pisa, as well, parking can be especially tricky and complicated. So, where should you park when visiting Pisa?

Like many of the most charming and historic towns and cities in Italy, Pisa has a centre that is protected in order to preserve it. As part of this protection, traffic is limited in areas and cannot be accessed without a special permit or you will incur fines – and even if you’re going back home to another country, these fines will follow you like an unwanted and unwelcome souvenir as car rental companies will forward them to you. 

Planning a vacation in Italy this summer? Want everything to go smoothly? Well, not only can you contact us to have our team of seasoned villa experts help you find the ideal villa in Italy for you, but we will also be on-hand all throughout the booking process and your holiday, should you need anything at all! One thing that sets Italy Villas and the Easy Reserve brand, as a whole, apart is our personalised service and the ability for our customers to get in touch with real people directly. So, if you’re looking for that more personal touch, book with us!

To help ensure things are as easy and relaxing as possible, we have some extra tips to keep in mind!

There are some tourist attractions that are beyond famous and considered universally to be must-sees while in certain destinations. Among the many iconic examples that you might be thinking about visiting if you book a vacation rental in Rome, the Colosseum looms particularly large – both physically and as a very important part of the city’s cultural identity. However, you might be wondering, is it actually worth visiting?

Skyline Highlight

As the ancient and iconic building, spread over 2 hectares and rising 48m in height, stands out in the skyline of Rome, it is easy enough to pass by for a glimpse during your holiday in Rome. So, if you’ve seen it with your own eyes and snapped a pic, then why go inside?

Planning on getting away to Italy this summer? Dreaming of a break enjoying long meals and sipping limoncello by the sea in one of our gorgeous villas on the Amalfi Coast? Maybe a vacation rental in Apulia to discover her charming traditional towns like Ostuni, grand Baroque cities such as Lecce, and striking coastline? Perhaps you are thinking of a villa in Tuscany to dive into the food and culture and beyond-famous attractions like the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Or maybe you want to tackle the endless sights of the Eternal City and have your very own Roman Holiday with a holiday rental in Rome? Well, no matter what kind of holiday you are after or where your interests lie, if comfort is central to your concerns then you might want to consider one specific question: do you have a villa in Italy with air-conditioning?

For many, air-conditioning is indispensable to ensure their comfort and convenience and, if you are travelling during the summer months, many areas of Italy can get really, really hot. In fact, summers have become increasingly hot in recent years, so this is something you should really be prepared for, particularly if you are travelling with children or older friends or family members who might be more vulnerable to the heat.