Salute! Cin Cin! Essential Italian Aperitivi
August 9th, 2016Relax with a reverie of your trip to Italy while you sip one of these iconic Italian aperitivi (pre-dinner cocktails). An aperitivo is your chance to transition from your day to dinner, lightly alcoholic to relax and with some flavor and nibbles to stimulate your appetite. The classic Italian aperitivo is often based on one of ... Read More
Italy Perfect Earns Prestigious Travel+Leisure Recognition
August 5th, 2016Italy Perfect has just been recognized by Travel + Leisure magazine’s guide to the Best Villa Rental Agencies as one of the best agencies in the world. We are so excited! Thanks to the cheerful hard work of our team, our guests continue to give us top marks. ... Read More
A Feast for the Eyes: Unforgettable Florence Views
July 25th, 2016The city of Florence has much to be admired. At every turn there are layers upon layers of beautiful views. Here are some of our favorite panoramic views for enjoying the splendor of Florence, whether from a popular tourist site, an off-the-beaten path location or a wonderful vacation rental apartment. ... Read More
Italian Insights: Two Fun Videos That Will Make You Smile
July 18th, 2016Cue the popcorn, sit back and enjoy these videos that charmingly introduce you to the experience of traveling in Italy. We love Rick Steve’s “eyes open” look at the charms and frustrations. And who can resist the whimsy of Italian hand gestures which come as readily to an Italian as breathing. We hope you will enjoy these two fun and ... Read More
Roman Gelato Joy: Top 5 Gelaterie Picks
July 12th, 2016No trip to Rome would be complete without sampling cool and creamy gelato. The origins of ice-cream are steeped in legend, with little hard historical evidence to support any of the numerous tales surrounding its invention. Nonetheless, Italy tends to feature pretty centrally in these stories, so even if the first recipe might be traced ... Read More
How to Get the Most Out of Five Days in Florence
June 27th, 2016Few cities in the world have surpassed the test of time without losing their character and traditional atmosphere. One of those is surely Florence. This city in the center of Italy still retains much of its magnificent cultural heritage, and the possibility to easily walk around the historic center of Florence makes it a great ... Read More
Strikes in Italy
June 20th, 2016Strikes are a way of life in Italy. They are less serious than you might think for several reasons. That include, they are announced in advance, public transportation doesn’t usually totally shut down, they can be very brief, and sometimes the workers just go ahead and work. ... Read More
Experience the Best of Florence & Tuscany at a Great Value
June 13th, 2016Experience the essentials of Florence and Tuscany with a wonderful package of tours and activities personally selected by the Italy Perfect team. The Experience package is specially discounted and is available exclusively for our guests when they reserve their Florence accommodations with Italy Perfect. It is designed by us for our guests to enjoy our ... Read More
Experience the Best of Rome at a Great Value
June 6th, 2016Experience the essentials of Rome with a special package of tours and activities personally selected by the Italy Perfect team. The Experience Rome package is specially discounted and is available exclusively for our guests when you reserve your Rome accommodations with Italy Perfect. It is designed for our guests to experience our favorite places in ... Read More
Teen Tourists in Italy
May 24th, 2016When planning family travel, we envision the rich culture and abundant history that will make a lasting imprint on our teens and give them a broader perspective on the world and society. Ambitious yes, realistic…probably not unless you factor into your travel planning activities and an agenda that your teen has a stake in. Here’s some advice ... Read More
How To Tour The Vatican Without Waiting In Line
May 17th, 2016For anyone who has ever been to Vatican City, no matter what time of day or season, you have to know that the lines to get inside the sacred walls are always crazy. If you’re anything like me you loathe waiting in line and the thought of getting up at ridiculous hours just to wait is definitely ... Read More