A trip to Italy is a trip like no other. It's a feast for the senses, and you never get bored. The Italian lifestyle is laid-back, social and all about la dolce vita - it's a struggle to leave and not want to emigrate straight back. From the Italian cuisine (hello freshly made pasta and pizza) to the vibrant arts and culture scene, it's a playground for all ages. It's like they took every good point of each European country and fit it all into one small boot-shaped beauty. Beaches on the Amalfi Coast, vineyards in the rolling Tuscan countryside, plus history and culture, world-class art and seriously impressive architecture absolutely everywhere. If you can't tell, we're totally in love.
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3 Days in Venice

Guest post by Della Driscoll of The Violet Network Venice is the totally unique canal city of Italy and a top romantic destination on every couple’s bucket list. As a picturesque location with colourful cana...
Venice Travel Guide

Venice & Veneto Travel Guide

Veneto, in northeastern Italy, is an area of rich Roman history, delectable cuisine and staggering scenery. The regional capital of Venice is of course, a renowned Heritage Site owing to its iconic waterways an...
Best day trips from Venice

Best Day Trips from Venice

The iconic city of Venice overflows with things to do, but venture into the wider Veneto region and you’ll discover a plethora of interesting places to explore. From enchanting cities such as Verona to natural ...

Top 5 Historical Sites in Umbria

With vast, green hills and orchards filled with olives, Umbria is one of Italy’s most beautiful regions – but in amongst all of nature’s wonders lie some sites of real historical interest, just a few of which we’ve narrowed down i...
Best things to do in Venice

Best Things to Do in Venice, Italy

Packed with sights, sounds and of course, an iconic network of canals, Venice uncovers a plethora of things to see and do. While one of the most quintessential things to do in Venice is ride on a traditional go...

Top 10 Must-Visit Historical Sites in Italy

Think of Italy and the country’s rich history is bound to come to mind. Antiquity, renaissance, modernity… century after century, Italy has left its undeniable marks on Western culture. Plus, thanks to some ama...

Top 10 villas in Umbria

Umbria is Italy at its very best and once you get a glimpse of the region you'll totally understand why Umbria is also known as the green heart of Italy. It would be near impossible to ignore the beautiful roll...
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Top of the Props: Italy

Home to an array of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, rich culture, mouth-watering cuisine and stunning coastlines - it's no wonder Italy is the 5th most visited country in the world! So, whether you want to explore...

How to Spend 3 Days in Rome

Whether you’re most into food, culture, history or art, Rome, the capital of Italy and its central region of Lazio, is brimming with things to see and do. Wondering where to start when planning your trip to Ita...

Best Food to Try in Rome

Looking to eat your way around a city while soaking up plenty of the culture? Our holiday apartments in Rome allow you to sample the very best of Italian cuisine throughout your stay, from pasta and pizza to pa...