Campo de’Fiori – Today’s Roman Forum
December 4th, 2017Just as Romans have done for thousands of years, they gather today in Campo de’ Fiori where visitors and locals alike find a beautiful open air market, offering everything from cut flowers to pizza. At night, the piazza transforms into a social hub for young people looking to make the most of the nightlife. Campo de’Fiori ... Read More
Rome Pasta Favorite: Cacio e Pepe
November 20th, 2017Will we ever run out of delicious foods to enjoy while in Rome? The answer: Never! While there are obvious Roman classics like spaghetti alla carbonara, the humble yet delicious cacio e pepe – a long-time favorite among Romans, is worthy of equal praise. ‘Cacio’ is pecorino in the Roman dialect, and pepe means pepper ... Read More
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
Shopping with a Florence Fashion Expert
September 19th, 2017Florence is a shopping mecca, famous for fine fashion, leather, scents, art, decorated wood, fine papers and shoes. But how do you know which retailers to trust, what price is right and what is good quality? You don’t! It’s embarrassing the number of times we (who have taken shopping trips to Florence since we were teens) ... 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
Andrew Harper’s HideAway Report Recommends Italy Perfect!
August 14th, 2017We are thrilled to be recommended in the August 2017 issue of Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report, an ultraexclusive travel publication revered the world over for its travel wisdom and hotel reviews. The author of the article, “ The Enduring Pleasures of Rome” stayed in our gorgeous Rome Elegante apartment located in Rome’s enchanting Prati neighborhood. ... 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