Beach Paradise

There are many beautiful coastlines, dotted with resorts and offering holidays jam-packed with adventure, sea, sand and fun, all around the world. Some are particularly famous, like the glamorous French Riviera.

However, one particular stretch of coast in Italy is called the “Riviera of Fun”, also known as the Adriatic Riviera or the Romagna Riviera, in Emilia Romagna, is one of the country's best-known resort areas and very much befits its nickname.

Perhaps not the most elegant of places, or where to head if you are looking for peace and solitude but if you are looking for fun and the quintessential Italian seaside experience, there could be no better destination. Just find a vacation rental in Emilia Romagna and explore this Italian favourite for yourself.

Federico Fellini is one of Italy’s most famous directors of all time and one of the most beloved directors in the world. He was a central figure of the international art cinema movement that caught steam in the 1950s and continued to make beloved works and contributions to the industry for decades afterwards and then passed away in 1993. 2020 marks the hundredth anniversary of his birth and, as a result, there will be all sorts of events to commemorate this master of Italian cinema in both his homeland and abroad. But, of course, it is in Italy that the celebrations will be most enthusiastic. One of the key events taking place all around Italy is a travelling exhibition dedicated to his work, so if you have already found a vacation rental in Italy and are planning a trip or hope to arrange a holiday in Italy in 2020 and you are a fan of cinema, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the "Fellini 100 and La dolce vita Exhibition."

2020 was to mark a big year of celebrations in the world of Italian cinema as it is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Federico Fellini who was, and continues to be, one of the best, brightest, most celebrated and most beloved of all film directors to have ever come from Italy.

Not only was he one of Italy’s most famous directors of all time, he was also one of the most beloved directors in the world. Born in 1920, Fellini went on to become a central figure of the international art cinema movement that caught steam in the 1950s. He was widely lauded and acclaimed and won Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film for “La Strada”, “Nights of Cabiria”, “8 ½”, and “Amarcord”, and the Palme d’Or at Cannes for “La Dolce Vita”. After this golden era in his oeuvre, he continued to make beloved works and contributions to the industry for decades before ultimately passing away in 1993.

All sorts of special events, talks, exhibitions, screenings, and more were organised in Italy and on an international scale in order to commemorate the event of the 100th anniversary of this great artist's birth throughout this year but, given the current global health pandemic, it is unlikely that many, if any, of these events will go ahead as planned. But what does that mean for Fellini and film fans the world over? Must we give up on remembering the life and talent of this incredible artist? No, of course not! As they say in show business, “The show must go on!”

There are plenty of reasons to find a villa with pool in Emilia Romagna and to explore all that the region has to offer visitors – from enjoying the foodie favourites for which the region is famous to discovering stunning works of art to visiting Europe's oldest university to wandering exceptionally pretty towns – but a reason that many overlook is its incredible coastline. Although often forgotten in favour of some of Italy's other coastal destinations, Emilia Romagna is actually home to the Romagna Riviera, a 91km-long stretch of amazing beaches, incredible resorts, and exciting seaside towns. So, if you're a water baby or a great lover of the seaside, then be sure to consider a villa in Emilia Romagna when planning your next vacation in Italy.

There are few things more perfect and precious that architectural models and miniatures, in general. While it's hard to put one's finger on just why this is the case, there is something simply satisfying about seeing something perfectly replicated...but tiny. The skill expressed in doing and the feeling of being a giant are just joyful, childlike things that kids and adults alike can enjoy.

If you found yourself nodding along just then and you have been looking at booking a vacation rental in Rimini, then there is a perfect attraction for you: Italia in Miniatura!

Rimini's City Museum is an extraordinary gem that is much more than a little local history or a dusty little place, though the name might conjure such images. Opened in 1977, it is housed in an amazing former Jesuit monastery and additional buildings added over the years. In total, the whole building covers more than 3,000 square meters and consists of some 40 galleries, as well as areas dedicated to special archeological exhibitions. Both an archaeological museum and art gallery, it has incredible old objects that tell the history of the city, as well as a rich picture gallery that is spread over two floors, encompasses works from the 15th to the 20th century and boasts works by famous Renaissance names such as Giovanni Bellini, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Simone Cantarini, Giovanni Battista Costa, and Guido Cagnacci. Costing less than ten euro to enter, it is both an excellent cultural gem and quite the bargain. As such, it is a key attraction to pencil in to any trip once you have found a vacation rental in Rimini.