Italy Villas 101! Choose Your Region
You know you want to visit Italy this summer, but aren't sure where? Take
that snapshot of your ideal location in your mind, and match it up with our
descriptions. We've got all the basic info you need on traveling to our 3 top
regions in Italy...
If you picture rolling hills of green and brown, vineyards and castles,
you want...TUSCANY!
Tuscany is the quintessential postcard and much idealized version of
Italy that most travelers picture when they think of renting a villa here. It is
beautiful, to be sure, and offers so much for every kind of visitor, from
history to gastronomy and leisurely activities like cycling.
Most of our villas in Italy are updated stone farmhouses located in small
patches of countryside, in between smaller villages (great for exploring in the
day) and within driving distance to at least one of the province's major cities,
Siena and Florence. You're never far from a winery - choose Chianti if you
really want to be in the heart of it - and some of our villas are even part of
their own wine or olive oil estates.
The variety offered by villas in Tuscany, ranging in size and price, makes it
the perfect destination if you are just not sure what you want!
If you picture dark cypress forests, lakes and crumbling medieval
fortresses, choose...UMBRIA!
Umbria is Tuscany's lesser-known neighbor, similar in many ways
(enchanting medieval towns? check!) but also different. A bit moodier - Umbria,
in fact, means shadow - due to its thick forests, mountains and gorgeous river
valleys, it is a place that feels a bit mysterious and rich.
Despite its look, Umbria offers much of the same attractions as Tuscany (the
food here is even better in fact, it has been argued), usually at a lower cost.
You will pay less for a villa here than one comparable in Tuscany, only due to
the latter's bigger reputation. And villas in Umbria generally have the same
restored farmhouse feel, which is the classic Italian style preferred by most of
our guests.
If you picture the seaside, with homes tumbling down the cliff face, you
want...THE AMALFI COAST!
The Amalfi Coast is a one-of-a-kind region in Italy, full of all the
traditional things that make Italy a great place to visit - food, wine, culture
- with a little glitz and glamor thrown in for good measure. The distinct look
of this seaside province (technically called Campania) has been replicated in
art and celebrated in film, but the only true way to experience it is to be
there.
Our villas in the Amalfi Coast are much different from those in Tuscany and
Umbria. Generally more modern, they are built on multiple levels right into the
cliffside to maximize views of the Mediterranean (note - this can make the
Amalfi Coast a poor choice for people with mobility issues). The trade off for
these mind-blowing panoramas is usually land acreage, as Amalfi Coast villas
lack the green space defined by Tuscan farmhouses. Guests are, however,
generally within just a few minutes of the town, with all its restaurants and
nightlife, so this region is great for night owls!
If you're interested in trying one of our Italian Villa rentals in
any of these regions in Italy, let us know! For more information, contact Luxury
Retreats at 1-877-993-0100 (North America), 1-514-393-8844 (International)or E-Mail.
Heather Whipps is a writer specializing in travel,
culture and history. She has worked for Luxury Retreats since 2003 as its
communications expert and has broad knowledge of the villa
rental industry. Whipps resides in Montreal and holds a degree in
Anthropology from McGill University.
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This article about Italy luxury vacation rentals is authored by Heather Whipps and published by http://www.Luxuryvillafinder.com |
