Wandering in Apulia
Posted in: Apulia Southern Italy Tourist Attractions Travel Tips

Apulia is one of the destinations that we often recommend to our customers. While in no way an unknown holiday hot spot, it is traditionally a destination favoured by Italian tourists rather than international guests and is well worth exploring for lots of reasons. From charming and characteristic towns to delicious food to a stunning coastline, Apulia has so much to offer but here are just five great reasons to book a villa in Apulia for summer 2024...

The Birth of Venus
Posted in: Central Italy Florence Latium Localities Lombardy Milan Museums & Galleries Northwest Italy Tourist Attractions

The author of this article happened to study art history at university and particularly admired the dreamy mythological paintings of one Sandro Botticelli but only from a distance for a great many years. Upon finally seeing one in real life, the resulting sobbing and outpouring of emotion at their beauty may have alarmed the gallery security staff quite a bit...


Many of us, in fact, are familiar with his works (especially the likes of the beyond iconic Birth of Venus) from their recurring use and appearances throughout pop culture and art but it is a rather different experience to get to see these stunning paintings in person and with your own eyes. Art-lovers and those interested in the great Renaissance Masters should certainly seek Botticelli out and, luckily, if you are planning a vacation in Italy, you will have plenty of opportunities to do so in museums all over the country.


Here are a list of the various museums in question, their locations, and the works that they house for your reference and convenience if you are thinking about booking one of our villas in Italy and are looking to make time to seek out some Botticelli works during your stay:

Olive groves
Posted in: Apulia Beaches Food and Wine Must See Attractions Pretty Views Southern Italy Tourist Attractions

More and more tourists are flocking to the endlessly appealing Apulia each year and for good reason. Not only will your budget stretch a little further than it might in many other parts of Italy, not only do we have a selection of incredible villas in Apulia, not only is there plenty to see an do in the region, but also Apulia is an utterly stunning region of natural beauty.


From the long and gorgeous coastline to the inland plains, Apulia is a region that boasts massive nature reserves, picture-perfect beaches, impressive craggy rock formations, pretty towns perched dramatically on cliffs, lush and vast hilly areas blanketed in olive groves and vineyards, and much more besides. The flattest region of Italy, there is only a small mountainous area that is part of the Apennines but there is still both plenty of visual drama and pastoral wonder in this magic part of Italy.

Switzerland
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!

Villa al Colle
Posted in: Central Italy Pretty Views Tourist Attractions Umbria Villa Spotlights Villas and Farmhouses

Nestled among the rolling green hills and pastoral landscapes of the region of Umbria, the charming Villa Al Colle offers an idyllic escape and a perfect spot for a vacation in Italy. A beautiful stone villa, the house is set within lovely grounds, boasts incredible views over the surrounding scenery, and has both amazing amenities and plush, spacious interiors. Sleeping up to 14 guests comfortably in seven bedrooms (each of which boasts an en suite bathroom of its own), this is a great place to get away with some friends or family for a perfect Italian retreat.