Holidays in Italy - Last Modified Listing Fee http://www.holidaysinitaly.net/index.php?action=rss_featured_listings Casa Vacanze La Corte http://www.holidaysinitaly.net/listing-casa%2Bvacanze%2Bla%2Bcorte-29.html MjktMjAxMC0wNy0yNCAxMjo1MDoxNQ== <span class="field_caption">*DESCRIPTION in ENGLISH (...MANDATORY!)</span>:&nbsp;A charming home holidays site in the open country, in Tuscany, in the immediate vicinity of the country medieval Montecarlo, for a holiday immersed in the nature and at the same time close to all the more wonderful attractions of Tuscany. A warm pleasant, with the comfort necessary for a family and a pleasant garden where you can relax materials and after any excursions. Breakfast in a room with splendid view in the adjacency of the home holidays at a additional cost. You see http://picasaweb.google.com/thechemau In the home holidays This: kitchen with oven, refrigerator, pots, dishes, cutlery, etc. Living room with fireplace, armchairs and TV 1 Double Room 1 Single Room with with up to 3 single beds bathroom with bath, shower, bidet, sink and toilet Immediately outside the apartment can make excursions on foot or by mountain bike in the countryside and itineraries as visible from the http://www.comune.montecarlo.lu.it/itinerari.htm. In the address immediate vicinity excursion to the park of Pinocchio, historic Garzoni garden, butterfly House, villages and castles of Switzerland Pesciatina, spas and golf in Montecatini Terme, Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. Unique visits to historic town of Lucca with its wonderful villas, Florence and Pisa. Arriving from Airport of Pisa or Florence ideal is rent a car and go in the direction of the city of Lucca or in Montecatini Terme. offered the chance, to payment, a transfer airport - LA CORTE. LA CORTE is easily reached from the city of Lucca (distant km. 17) along the road Romana towards Altopascio or the road Pesciatina from Montecatini Terme; the outputs of Chiesina Uzzanese and of Altopascio, are placed along the highway a11 Firenze Mare at a distance of about 5 km from the home holidays LA CORTE, making it particularly easy to travel for those coming from Florence, Pisa or Viareggio. Lucca international event in late October early November: Lucca Comics http://www.luccacomicsandgames.com Lucca Comics & Games is the most important Italian exhibition dedicated to comics, animation, games (role-table, card games) and fantasy and imagination fantascientifico.Si place every year between late October and early November in Lucca in an area of about 30,000 square meters, of which about 15,000 exhibition. Participating in all major stakeholders, and an increasing number of specialty stores, comics stores and recreational and cultural associations. During the days of the exhibition market is teeming with events of role play live concerts, screenings, meetings with authors, presentations and performances devoted to this adventurous universe made of clouds and games. Both in Lucca Lucca Comics and Games can be found exhibitions and exhibition routes on major artists or titles at the festival. Some of these exhibitions are held in the evocative setting of the Renaissance city. Montecarlo Summer from 21.06. to 26.08.: Every weekend you can enjoy theater, music, cinema and dance all under the stars in a 'dream atmosphere ... and always accompanied by a good glass of wine Montecarlo. While from 1 to 9 September is the renowned Festival of Wine where every evening you can sample food and wine will Contemporary see photographic exhibitions, painting and even music and theatre. The biggest celebration is "Montecarlo erupts" which ends on September 8 with the procession in honor of the Madonna del Soccorso. During the event, which lasts approx. 10 days, it established a wine tasting, are set up stands gastronimic local take place exhibitions, cultural meetings, shows and musical entertainment. The second weekend of Nov. held the "Festival of wine and 'new oil." They are arranged gastronomic stands for the distribution of typical products of the season. ]]> Roberta http://www.holidaysinitaly.net/listing-roberta-31.html MzEtMjAwOS0wMy0yMyAyMDo0MTowNA== <span class="field_caption">*DESCRIPTION in ENGLISH (...MANDATORY!)</span>:&nbsp;"Le Mimose” Bed & Breakfast is situated in Porto Palma, a marine location (in Arbus municipality, Medio Campidano Province) along the south-west coast of Sardinia. This comfortable structure is located 150 m. from beach in a territory rich of attractions (47 km of coast, archaeological itineraries, folk-manifestations, cultural events, regional specialities). “Le Mimose" B&B has three comfortable bedrooms (one double room, one single room and one triple room); living-room with satellite colour TV, and tourist book for consult; small balcony overlooking the sea; terrace for relax moments; wide garden with parking. ]]> La Giada BB-casa vacanze ad Assisi http://www.holidaysinitaly.net/listing-la%2Bgiada%2Bbb-casa%2Bvacanze%2Bad%2Bassisi-30.html MzAtMjAwOS0wMy0yMCAxMDo1MjowNg== Vista di Assisi<span class="field_caption">*DESCRIPTION in ENGLISH (...MANDATORY!)</span>:&nbsp;In campaign of Assisi, at the foot of Mount Subasio, 5 km from the Porziuncola basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, you can find "La Giada" We have comfortable furnished apartment comprising kitchen-living room furnished with new furniture, with stove, oven, refrigerator and freezer with a sofa bed, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with shower. Our apartment is equipped with television, crockery and kitchen linen, towels and bed and be at your disposal for any need. ]]> La volpe e l'uva http://www.holidaysinitaly.net/listing-la%2Bvolpe%2Be%2Bl%27uva-28.html MjgtMjAwOS0wMS0wOSAxMjowNzowNQ== The swimming pool<span class="field_caption">*DESCRIPTION in ENGLISH (...MANDATORY!)</span>:&nbsp;Spend your holidays in a beautiful country farm in Umbria,only few kilometres from Perugia, near Tuscany, in the heart of Italy. You can stay in one of our holiday apartments and enjoy a relaxing holiday while being close enough to visit the city of Perugia, Assisi and its surroundings. The farmhouse is in the beautiful heart of the Umbria valley, Italy, sourronded by 10 hectares of olive groves, vineyards and fruit trees. Six independent apartments have been restored around the ancient stone house, which go back to 17th century. Thre farm is only 4km far from the historic centre of Perugia and offers a suggestive view of the Umbrian hills. The proximity to Perugia, makes the holidays farm's position ideal for visiting other artistic towns in Umbria, such as Assisi , Gubbio , Todi, Orvieto and the Trasimeno lake. The country farm"la volpe e l'uva" is an agricultural farm in the heart of the Umbria region. On 2000, the farm became property of our family and we started a process of restoration of the building and agrarian patrimony with particular care to the wine and olive oil area. The farmhouse is composed by five independent apartments recently restored: Paulownia, Rocco, Oca, Fico, Riding (bilo-apartments) and Chiocciola (mono-apartment). The apartments have gardens, swimming pool, play area for children, open barbecue. The apartments are simply furnished, offering a comfortable stay in the countryside at a working farm. The farm is surrounded by vineyards and olive trees and which house the production center of the farm's products. The farmhouse apartments are all perfectly restored, each one with private entrance and common garden. Inside they are tastefully furnished with TV and their single unit heating system. Our farm produces an high quality extra virgin olive oil. The old farm tools have given way to advanced techniques while losing nothing of the traditional art of olive oil production. These modern tools respect and safeguard all the natural characteristics of the freshly harvested olive and prevent any alteration from occurring during the production process. The olives are picked manually from the trees and carried to the press within 48 hours. The oil is extracted with cold working (without chemical solvents). It has a fresh flavor, a very fruity, spicy, intense and savory olive oil characterized by sweet and bitter features. Olive oil is the principal source of fat in the Mediterranean diet. It is mainly used for dressing dishes, and its nutritional qualities seem to be responsible for decreasing cancer and cardiovascular diseases in populations who use it in preference to other dressings rich in saturated fats, both of animal and vegetable origin. Our farm produces also a good red wine from "sangiovese" and "montepulciano" grapes and jams. You can sell our products in the farm. We offer a bottle of our wine to all the guest of the farm! ]]> B&B Mezzacosta http://www.holidaysinitaly.net/listing-b%26b%2Bmezzacosta-27.html MjctMjAwOC0xMi0yOCAwOTo0MDoxOQ== <span class="field_caption">*DESCRIPTION in ENGLISH (...MANDATORY!)</span>:&nbsp;Mezzacosta is a small guest house managed by our family. The house is located between Anghiari and just a few minutes from the center of Arezzo in a sunny area, absolutely quiet, with a beautiful and panoramic view on the surrounding hills. The place where you can stay is surrounded by 13 hectares of rich vegetation with pine forest, olive groves and very old trees. A farmhouse dating back to 1700 that evokes the charm of the genuine traditions. Through the accurate restoration, the house, was prepared and well equipped to ensure to just a few guests absolute confidentiality and to make independent, practical and comfortable their stay. The residence is exposed to the south, with independent entrance and direct access to the garden that is exclusively for our guests. Mezzacosta is a loving place to stay for long periods (vacation-apartments formula) or shorter time (B&B formula). The parking for cars is included in Podere Mezzacosta with access restricted to guests of the structure. A privileged geographical location and good roads, can take easily and quickly, the most evocative historical/art itineraries of central Italy: so churches, medieval towns, the castles and unforgettable villages or cities of art like Florence - Siena - Perugia - Assisi - Urbino - are easy to find out and not least also smaller destinations as the Casentino area, Cortona, Montepulciano, Pienza, San Gimignano and Chianti shire. The B&B Mezzacosta is easy to find. You take S.P. 43 (provincial road of the Libbia), - from Arezzo towards Anghiari (Km 11,700) for who arrives in Tuscany with the A1 motorway or, from Anghiari towards Arezzo (km. 8,400) for who takes the E45 road – There is a indication and, after to have covered a private tree lined street, B&B Mezzacosta is placed near the same provincial road. GPS B&B Mezzacosta: Scheggia - Anghiari: E 11° 57’ 04“ – N 43° 33’ 06“ ]]> La Nievolina http://www.holidaysinitaly.net/listing-la%2Bnievolina-9.html OS0yMDA4LTEyLTExIDE5OjI5OjQ0 <span class="field_caption">*DESCRIPTION in ENGLISH (...MANDATORY!)</span>:&nbsp;<b>La Nievolina</b> is a self catering <b>holidays rental villa in Tuscany</b> with private swimming pool, exactly halfway between Florence and Lucca in the hills close to Montecatini Terme.<br> <br> The villa, which has been rented online since 1997, is surrounded by 3 hectares of olive trees and can host up to 9 guests (10 with an extra bed). La Nievolina is the perfect lodging solution for families with children and party of friends looking to easily visit the best art cities, towns and natural spots in Tuscany and rest and relax in a very comfortable way.<br> <br> The villa is set in nature, in the Tuscan hills, but not far from restaurants, trattorias and shops and it has been chosen for being situated so close to the Lucca's historic centre (just 25 minutes by car) and from Florence's historic centre (just 35 minutes by car or 45 by train).<br> <br> The closest town is Montecatini Terme famous worldwide for the thermal baths and the closest golf course in Monsummano Terme is just 10 minutes away by car.<br> The villa is also 35 minutes drive from the seaside (Viareggio beaches), 45 minutes from Pisa and just 90 minutes from Siena and the Chianti area.<br> If you're looking for villas in tuscany, florence and lucca to rent, stop searching<br> <br> <b>!!! FIRST MINUTE - 30% DISCOUNT ON ANY AVAILABLE WEEKS!!!<br> </b>We're currently running a new special offering to all new bookings a 30% discount on our fees!<br> This special will not last too long so take the chance to spend your holiday here in Tuscany saving up to 765 Euro per week!<br> <br> The villa can accommodate up to 9 (10 with extra bed)<br> The villa is rented weekly and is the best accommodation for groups of friends and families with children (fenced garden). A washing machine, 2 full equipped kitchens, 4 bathrooms will let you spend your holidays in a very comfortable way. We also have a complete technological equipment (sat tv, internet...) to really feel at home away from home. <br> <br> <b>SWIMMING POOL<br> </b>The pool is above ground but is set among olive trees and gives you the opportunity to have a wonderful view of the valley.<br> It's length (7 meters) and width (3.5 meters) are enough to host parties of 8 and is usually warmed by the sun on hot days allowing you to have a magic sensation when you get in.<br> The sun terrace next to the pool will let you enjoy your stay, suntanning and relaxing.<br> The pool and the sun terrace are next to the villa so all you have to do is... relax. <br> The pool is opened form the middle of June until the middle of September.<br> <br> <b>CHILDREN FRIENDLY<br> </b>Yes! We take care of your children and we want their holiday to be an experience to remember.<br> - The garden around the villa is completely fenced so they can play freely.<br> - We provide our little guests with table games as well as outdoor games<br> - Up to 3 baby cots available free of charge<br> - Up to 3 high chairs available free of charge<br> - in the park, near the swimming pool and the badminton area, there are seats and tables for them.<br> - the &quot;Cartoon Network&quot; and our cartoon videos will surely make them happy!<br> <br> <b>SPORT and FUN<br> </b>At the villa you'll be able to spend your holidays rest and relaxing on the hammock, suntanning by the pool, reading one of the books of our English library or you can practice your favourite sport.<br> <br> - Golf : the course is located in a hilly area close to the ancient house of Leonardo da Vinci. Small greens with difficult lines present the major difficulties. Click here for details and pictures <br> <br> - Tennis: we've got 2 tennis courts 5 minutes away and tennis clubs in Montecatini Terme. <br> If you're a tennis player but you don't want to bring your raquets along with you just let me know the grip size and I'll provide 2 raquets and 10 tennis balls for your matches.<br> If you would like to play tennis but don't have a companion in your party I'll be more than happy to be your sparring partner.<br> <br> - Ping Pong: we have a professional ping pong table. We provide rackets and balls.<br> <br> - Badminton: we also have a non-professional badminton court set among the olive trees. It's the ideal spot for children and adults. We provide raquets and balls.<br> <br> - Bikes rentals: it's now possible to rent bikes (city bikes and mountain bikes) for your holidays at the villa. Minimum rental is a week per bike.<br> Please note that bikes need to be booked prior to your arrival, please inform us at least 60 days before the rental begins.<br> <br> - fishing lake: Do you enjoy fishing? If you do rest and relax by the lake wich is just 5 minutes away from the villa. <br> <br> - Bocce (bowls): you can play this famous Italian and French game at the villa. <br> <br> <b>INTERNET FOR FREE - WIFI ACCESS ALSO AVAILABLE<br> </b>Rent a villa in Tuscany, close to Florence, Lucca and Pisa with free internet access ADSL and WI-FI. Starting from this season we offer a Pc with free internet access already included in the rental rate. No expenses to check and send your e-mail or surf the web 24/24.<br> If you bring your notebook, palm and smartphone you can connect to our WIFI for free<br> <br> <b>TECHNOLOGY<br> </b>- The satellite tv will let you be updated on world facts (Sky News, Cnn, Foxnews plus tens of other languages channels) and your children will be happy to watch the cartoon network, disney channel and other educational channels.<br> - The DVD player and almost a hundred videos available will let you have the choice to watch movies, cartoons, documentaries...<br> - If music is an important part of your life you'll love the stereo set with cd and cassette player. We also provide a set of professional headphones for a easy listening.<br> - We also have a fax machine wich you can use to receive or send important documents and a digital answering machine wich you can turn on and off anytime you want<br> <b>NEARBY ATTRACTIONS<br> </b>The villa is just 10 min. drive from the train station, there you'll be able to take the trains (2/3 per hour) leaving for downtown Florence (35/45 minutes away). All the art cities and medieval villages are less than 1 hour away. You can plan your trip to be able to see all the best art cities. Montecatini Terme's spa and parks and the medieval village of Montecatini Alto, and its panorama on the valley, are just 5 minutes away. We've got tennis, golf, pool and everything you need in a short drive.<br> <br> <b>HISTORY</b><br> The villa has belonged to my family since the end of the 19th century and was completely restored in 1996, we have always hosted our best friends and clients in this property allowing them to reach Florence, but almost all the beauties of Tuscany, within a hour.<br> We started renting it in 1997 and our guests come from all over the globe and some of them come back again every year.<br> To read some true reviews of what they've said about their holidays at the villa please go to this page<br> <br> <b>DESCRIPTION OF THE VILLA<br> </b>La Nievolina&quot; is a lovely villa with swimming pool set among the Tuscan hills close to Florence, Lucca and Pisa and to all best spots in Tuscany. The villa is rented weekly (saturday/saturday) all year long and is equipped with all the best comforts and furnished in a old Tuscan style.<br> <br> It can accommodate up to 9 guests (10 with extra bed) and has a patio, porch and gardens for playing, suntanning, resting and relaxing.<br> We've got sunbeds and chairs all along the park which is mown to let you walk or jog around. <br> <br> <b>PRIVATE TUSCAN COOKING LESSONS<br> </b>We have had so many requests to hold private tuscan cooking lessons at the villa that we've decided to team with a Florentine enoteca and her cook Francesca.<br> <br> <b>WINE LOVERS<br> </b>We now offer our guests guided wine tasting in the best Florentine enotecas and guided visits to the best Tuscan wine makers.<br> <br> <b>CUSTOMER CARE and CUSTOMER SATISFACTION<br> </b>When we rent the villa we want to assure to our guests that they can count on full assistance during their holidays. We're reachable 24 hours a day to help in case of need or to suggest restaurants or trattorias to dine in...<br> <br> <b>HOW TO REACH US<br> </b>Getting to the &quot;La Nievolina&quot; is easy. We're close to the highway and the train station of Montecatini Terme, both about 10 minutes away by car. The Thermal Spa is reachable in few minutes taking the panoramic road to Montecatini<br> We provide road and city maps, tourists guides, trains schedules, brochures of the area to help you plan your tour around.<br> The villa is next to the small village of Nievole, less than a mile, where you can find the church, a post office, some restaurants and a little food store. Montecatini Alto, a lovely medieval village at the top of a hill, is just less than 2 miles far away from the Villa, on the panoramic road to Montecatini Terme. It's known for the fantastic view overlooking all the valley almost up to the seaside and for some lovely shops and restaurants.]]> Flora http://www.holidaysinitaly.net/listing-flora-15.html MTUtMjAwOC0xMC0xNSAwOTo0NDoxMA== <span class="field_caption">*DESCRIPTION in ENGLISH (...MANDATORY!)</span>:&nbsp;<b>ABOUT THE HOTEL</b><br> The hotel is located in the historical center of Prato, the second city of Tuscany per number of inhabitants, on a 19th Century building (Palazzo Martelli), in a quiet area and close to the main monuments, museums and theaters of the city; 29 rooms and 2 junior suites all with bath or shower , air conditioning, Satellite TV, VHS videoplayer, telephone; in the hotel is available buffet breakfast, american bar, terrace with panoramic view, meeting room, internet point, video-library.<br> <br> Easy to reach either by car, with private garage available; or train: station Porta al Serraglio at 250 meters away; and only a few steps from the bus stop of piazza delle Carceri.<br> <br> During your stay in Prato don’t forget to see the frescos completely restored of Filippo Lippi by the Cathedral of St. Stefano <br> <br> <b>HISTORY</b><br> The Flora has opened on 4th April 1955, by Mario Tomada and his wife Foenna Caciotti; she is the daughter of the owners of the Hotel Restaurant Stella d’Italia, located in piazza Duomo, opened since 1895 and closed in May 2001, there, where taken place some of the most important events happened in town until the end of the sixtiees.<br> <br> The tradition and the experience transferred into the renovation of the Palace Martelli was the base of an elegant and pleasant hotel, with all comforts needed from the Guests coming to Prato either for tourism or business.<br> <br> Today, as in the past, the Flora, still managed by Rodolfo Tomada, mantains his distintiveness, and always placing the attention to the Client as the main action.<br> <br> <b>ROOMS</b><br> - 31 rooms with bath or shower<br> <br> - Air conditioning<br> - Satellite TV<br> - VHS videoplayer<br> - Safety box<br> - Minibar<br> - Modem plug<br> <br> <b>SERVICES</b><br> in the hotel is available<br> - buffet breakfast<br> - american bar<br> - terrace with panoramic view<br> - meeting room<br> - internet point<br> - Internet WIFI<br> - video-library<br> - Garage<br> - ParKing ]]> Le Capannacce http://www.holidaysinitaly.net/listing-le%2Bcapannacce-10.html MTAtMjAwOC0xMC0xNSAwOToyNjozOA== <span class="field_caption">*DESCRIPTION in ENGLISH (...MANDATORY!)</span>:&nbsp;2222]]>