Artistic rendering of Christmas in Rome
22
Nov
2023

Experience The Magic Of Christmas In Rome This Year

Posted in: Central Italy Christmas Events Latium Travel Tips Winter


If you have been talking about a vacation in Rome forever or if you have been to the city before but are dreaming of going back, then we would suggest booking your villa in Rome right now – for Christmas! The Eternal City always has plenty to offer visitors but at this time of the year it is extra magical and here’s why:


The city is adorned with dazzling lights and decorations and is filled with a festive atmosphere and various activities – this makes the famous attractions and landmarks from the Colosseum to St Peter's all the more beautiful!


In the weeks running up to the big day, Christmas concerts will take place, there will be markets, restaurants will serve even more delicious feasts, bakeries will be stuffed with festive treats, shops will be selling special gifts, festive events and attractions will be held, and much more besides, giving you the chance to engage in local traditions and experience a Roman Christmas...

—    Colette Fitzpatrick
Switzerland
6
Nov
2023

Discover These Magical Winter Destinations In Europe For A Perfect Getaway

Posted in: Activities Events Food and Wine Pretty Views Skiing & Winter Sports Tourist Attractions Winter

Considering a winter trip this year? Perhaps a ski break? Well, then you’re in luck as Easy Reserve boasts a wide array of vacation rentals in a range of incredible destinations across Europe!


Italy


From skiing in the Alps, to mild winter weather and sun in Sicily, to city breaks for shopping and enjoying Christmas lights, to attending incredible Christmas markets, to holidays sampling hearty seasonal delights in Tuscany – a winter getaway in Italy means that you will have lots of different options!

—    Colette Fitzpatrick
Piani di Castelluccio, detail
2
Jun
2023

Experience The Astonishing Flowering On Vacation In Umbria

Posted in: Central Italy Curiosities Events Must See Attractions Pretty Views Summer Tourist Attractions Umbria

Several of Italy’s regions are known for their lush and pastoral landscapes and, among them, Umbria's is one of the most picturesque. Made up of rolling green hills, towering peaks, and lush meadows, it is at its loveliest between May and July, when the countryside goes into full bloom. So, get browsing our vacation rentals in Umbria and come see it for yourself!


The most cinematically stunning and breathtaking part of the entire region during this time of the year is the Piani di Castelluccio, also known as the Plain of Castelluccio. Like something from a scene in the Sound of Music, this ethereal beauty seems almost too remarkable to be real. Composed of three distinct sections, this plain stretches out and becomes one massive and colourful tapestry of flowers.

—    Colette Fitzpatrick
Cascine Park
5
Feb
2021

Cascine Park: Where To Wander While On Vacation In Florence

Posted in: Events Florence Localities Markets Parks & Gardens Tourist Attractions
Many imagine indoor spaces when thinking of a vacation in Florence: museums, boutiques, palaces, churches, restaurants, cafes, bars, and more. However, if you have found a villa in Florence and are spending some time exploring the birthplace of the Renaissance and the capital of Tuscany, you will quickly find that the outdoor space of Florence are equally captivating and impressive. The palaces that are dotted throughout the city often still have beautiful and historic gardens that can be visited, piazzas are lined with cafes for coffee-sipping and people watching and house lively markets at certain days and times of the week, the ancient streets are full of things to see with architectural and artistic gems framing your vision as you walk about, and there are endless parks, walks, and more to be explored. One of the most beautiful of all of these outdoor spaces in Florence, however, has to be the Parco delle Cascine, or Cascine Park.

Cascine Park is located along the north bank of the Arno and stretches from the centre of the city to where the Mugnon and Arno meet. Stretching over a whopping 160 hectares (or 395 acres), the park dates back to 1563, when Cosimo I de' Medici created the space as a farming and hunting estate for the ruling Medici family. In fact, the name of the park itself comes from the old Italian work, “cascio,” which means bovine livestock from which the production of butter and cheese is intended.
—    Colette Fitzpatrick