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Okay, we’re going. So where do we begin?
This is an excerpt from A Villa of My Own, our guide to selecting and enjoying your Italian vacation rental. Select the link to download a free copy. Before you start searching for a villa, you’re going to need … Continue reading
What is a ‘Chiavetta’ and Why Would I Need One?
The Internet is an important part of Italian life, and there are various ways to access it. If you are carrying a smart phone, this will usually have access. If you are carrying a lap top or iPad, it’s possible … Continue reading
Rent a Villa and Get Free Opera Tickets
The owner of Lucca Nobile has a great deal for you. Rent this wonderful villa in the 14 guest configuration for at least one week during the month of August and he will give each guest a free opera ticket … Continue reading
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Tagged Giacomo Puccini, la boheme, la traviata, Lucca, lucca villa for rent, madame butterfly, puccini festival, tosca
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The origins of ‘Italia’
There are several theories about the origins of the word Italia, but they all seem to point in the same direction. If you can stretch your linguistic skills a bit, you might see that there is a similarity between the … Continue reading
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Today’s Italy Travel Tip: Consider Travel Protection Insurance
Travel protection insurance is a good way to get some peace of mind when you book a villa in Italy. This kind of policy can cover a number of unforeseen events that could prevent you from traveling, and can help … Continue reading
Today’s Italy Travel Tip: Pick the Right Season
Italy is a joy to visit any time, but there can be certain advantages to choosing the time of year you go. The most popular time to visit is during July and August, the height of summer. This is … Continue reading
Today’s Italy Travel Tip: Italian Wine Classifications
When you buy a bottle of Italian wine, it will have a code on the label that indicates the class of wine that it is. Here’s a quick summary: VdT – Vino da Tavola – This is the lowest and … Continue reading
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Tagged Chianti, vernaccia, italian wine classifications, docg, doc, vdt, vino nobile, brunello, morellino di scansano
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Today’s Italy Travel Tip: Get There by Fast Train
For getting around the countryside, there is nothing better than having a rental car. But if you are going from one city to another, the train is the way to go. Trenitalia (www.trenitalia.com) is the site to check for schedules … Continue reading
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Today’s Italy Travel Tip: Have Some Fun Watching Italian TV
Recently, we were visiting the town of Gubbio in Umbria and came upon a production company making a TV series. After asking a few questions, we learned that they were filming an episode of “Don Matteo”, a popular series on … Continue reading
Today’s Italy Travel Tip: Check the Average Temps at Your Destination
It’s always helpful to know how warm or cool it will be at your Italy accommodation. To find the average temperatures for your travel dates: – Visit www.weather.com – Enter your destination city in the search box and select Search … Continue reading
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