Magical Holiday Celebrations in Florence
November 13th, 2017Experience an enchanting holiday with friends and family in Florence where you can participate special holiday events, fine dining and the art and history of Florence. A family holiday while staying at an apartment in Florence allows people with different interests to head in different directions following their own stars, yet you come together for ... Read More
Favorite Easy Italy Souvenirs – from the Supermarket
October 31st, 2017You’ve had a wonderful vacation in Italy and at the end of your trip you suddenly realize that you need to bring back a little something for the neighbor who took in your newspaper and watered the plants, the friend who gave you a ride to the airport, your cleaning person, your hairdresser and the ... Read More
Rome’s Enchanted Evenings: City Sparkles By Night
October 2nd, 2017One of Rome’s special pleasures is strolling through the city at night when locals and visitors alike enjoy the many riches that Rome has to offer: wine bars, feasting on Roman cuisine and gazing on iconic monuments and fountains. Rome is optimally walkable as you wander from one beautiful piazza to the next to find ... Read More
Enjoying the Beach in Italy
August 28th, 2017From mid-August until early September, a longstanding Italian tradition is to flee the hot cities for the beach. Having spent many childhood summers in Italy, we thought we understood the unique cultural aspects of Italians at the beach however as adults, returning to Italy with our own children for vacations, we appreciated ever new insights into Italian culture. I could ... Read More
Real Roman Experience – Traditional Menu + Ancient Location
August 7th, 2017Two for one: Feed your spirit with a trip through history and nourish your body dining on delicious, traditional Roman cuisine. ... Read More
Chestnuts Roasting…Plan Your Florence Christmas Holiday Now
July 25th, 2017Hard to believe, but it is not too soon to start holiday family travel planning! Our properties are filling up in the cities, but there’s still time to book the perfect Florence apartment for your family to enjoy during Christmas and New Years. You probably haven’t yet thought about whether you or your in-laws will ... Read More
Driving in Italy: Most Requested Advice
July 18th, 2017We have put together some really helpful and practical advice of things you should know about driving in Italy in the blogs linked below. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we get from our guests for our vacation rentals in Italy. What is it like driving in Italy? The roads are good and ... Read More
Day Trip from Rome? Four terrific destinations.
July 11th, 2017Exploring Rome can take a lifetime, but if you can carve out time to see what lies just beyond the city, here are some easy day trips from the Eternal City. You can reach most by train or bus, as well as by car and private driver, see suggestions at the end. ... Read More
Breaking News: Genoa Thwarts Airport Pesto Restrictions, World Reacts
June 26th, 2017Summer’s Here – Bring on the Pesto! Dramatic news last week with the city of Genoa announcing that travelers departing from Genoa’s Cristoforo Colombo airport are now permitted up to 500 milliliters (about 2 cups) of pesto per passenger in carry-on baggage, thwarting otherwise strict rules prohibiting liquids, creams, gels and oils. Anxious travelers can ... Read More
Italy Perfect’s Most Requested Advice: Do’s and Don’ts
June 19th, 2017Fortunately Italy is a welcoming country, happy for its visitors and proud of its own fine culture. No need to worry that you might not fit in like a local, but here here a few gentle suggestions or cautions to avoid awkward or embarrassing situations. • Don’t picnic (eat or drink) at the sites like monuments, cathedral steps ... Read More
5 Tips For Touring Churches in Italy
May 22nd, 2017Italy is rich with churches that, through the ages demonstrated the faith, the wealth and the creativity of Italy. Whether the church is a destination for you or an opportunity to sit and rest in quiet and, in the summer, in the cool, every church will have something to fascinate you. Everyone is welcome so don’t hesitate ... Read More