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For the last few years, every time summer comes around, the internet is abuzz with talk of “Euro Summer” vacations and their endless delights but what is Euro Summer and how does one hop on this trend to enjoy it for themselves?

Euro Summer encompasses the specific delights of a vacation in many of Europe’s most beloved holiday spots as well as her key hidden gem destinations. It is a vibe, an aesthetic, a way of life. It involves different kinds of holidays – from culture-rich city breaks, to sun-soaked seaside escapes, to vacations spent dancing the night away – that can be enjoyed all on their own or all at once in many destinations. Most of all, it is about really enjoying life – good food and wine, relaxation, having time and space to appreciate things – in stunning surroundings. Natural wonders, ancient cities, and major attractions are a backdrop as well as an activity when enjoying a Euro Summer holiday.  So, if you want to experience your own dream Euro Summer getaway, here is the Easy Reserve guide to vacation rentals in the best Euro Summer destinations...

For those who like to get away in the fall, Calabria is a dream destination for many reasons. Not only does it boast an average of 320 days of sunshine in the year and mild weather throughout the season in question but it also has autumnal landscapes that will wow visitors – really it’s the best of both worlds! So, check out our vacation rentals in Calabria today and book your fall getaway for 2025.

When temperatures rise while on vacation in the summer months, there are plenty of ways to cool off. Firstly, choosing the right rental is a great place to start. For example, you can rent one of our villas in Italy with a pool so that you can take a dip whenever you want. Or you can choose one of our villas in Italy with air-conditioning so you can always escape to cool air indoors. Or you could decide on a location like one of our villas on the Amalfi Coast, our villas in the Cinque Terre, or our villas on the Tuscan Coast to have both the sea breezes and waters to help you stay cool. 

Are you a serious book worm who is dreaming of a getaway to a perfect villa in Florence? Are you looking for attractions that are a little off the beaten track and suitable for those who love nothing more than a great read and evocative settings? Well, then why not head to a café with an unbeatable view of the city’s Duomo that is located inside an especially scenic public library? Sounds like a perfect bookish adventure on vacation in Tuscany to us!

The Biblioteca delle Oblate, or the Oblate Library, is located inside a former convent building that is right in the historic centre of Florence, mere steps from the city’s grand cathedral and its towering dome overhead. The Oblate complex itself dates back to the 14th century and was transformed into a public library in the 20th century. In 1953 it was named the central municipal library of Florence. 

Planning your dream holiday in Italy? Well, that has to include delicious food and we've been putting together a guide to the unmissable culinary delights that you should make a point to try in a previous post. Book your villa in Italy, read on for the rest of our picks, and start looking forward to some of the best meals of your life...

Milan

If you find a vacation rental in Lombardy then be sure to pay a visit to the region's cosmopolitan capital and fashion hot-spot. Explore Milan’s endless chic bars, restaurants, and coffee shops and you will find not only endless tasty Italian delights but wonders from all over the world. However, if you’re after something distinctly Milanese, then we recommend their minestrone (using rice unlike the pasta used throughout the rest of Italy), ossobuco (the city’s signature veal dish prepared with vegetables in white wine and broth), and gorgonzola, which hails from the nearby town of the same name. If you’re about at Christmas? Try the panettone as Milan is one of the places that claims to have been its birthplace.