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Dreaming of getting away in May and longing for the food, culture, style, and gorgeous landscapes of Italy but not sure where you should go? It’s a perfect time of year to visit and we have lots of lovely villas in Italy with availability for May 2025 located all throughout the country but there are some particularly appealing destinations that we think warrant a special mention…

Many people dream of getting away to one of the beautiful lake destinations of Italy and if you are among them and are looking for a perfect lakeside villa in Italy, it would be hard to find a more magical spot than La Spiaggetta. Spacious, well-equipped, with gorgeous views of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains, right on the water with its own private pier, and with a charming garden, this is an impossibly scenic escape. 

Located in Porlezza, 2.4km from the centre of town, this three-story vacation rental has a private garden with a lawn and trees, parking for up to two cars, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and sleeps up to eight guests in total. Not only is La Spiaggetta a perfect property in a prime location when it comes to its waterside position and unhampered views directly over Lake Como and the beautiful scenery of this part of Lombardy but it is also just 400m from the nearest grocery store and walking distance from bars, restaurants, and a bus stop. 

Amidst the lush, tree-covered hills, valleys, and winding roads of the famous Chianti wine region of Tuscany, you might come across the impossibly charming Villa La Canonica Di Pietrafitta, a unique and charming property that crowns the sweet little hamlet of Pietrafitta, 5km from the town of Castellina in Chianti.

This lovely stone building is impossibly pretty and boasts endless character. A former priest’s home, Villa La Canonica Di Pietrafitta is made up of an old converted church with a bell tower and different little stone buildings that have been combined to form one impressive property within a paved courtyard. The result looks like a little hamlet in its own right and gives guests the sense of having taken over a little Tuscan town for their time on vacation in Tuscany!

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. 

So, you’ve booked your villa in Italy and you are excitedly planning what you are going to see and do during your vacation but what about the most important thing? What are you going to eat on your holiday in Italy? Well, to help you out, we have compiled a list of at least one of the key dishes, wines, products, or treats per location that you should make a point to sample in Italy based on your destination in question. So, consult our list and start planning a delicious getaway today...

Amalfi Coast

You’ve booked a villa on the Amalfi Coast and you’re lazing about by the sea, soaking up the sun, and generally taking things slow so the seafood is, of course, a must! Cetara’s anchovies, scialatielli (a shorter kind of spaghetti) topped with a variety of shellfish, and risotto with all kinds of seafood are all good options. Plus, be sure to enjoy incredible local wines like those from Ravello and keep things light by cleansing your palate with sorbet made from the area’s famous lemons before finishing meals with a glass of their beloved limoncello!