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Picture this: it’s late August, and the afternoon light has turned the colour of warm honey across the Tuscan hills. The cypress trees cast long shadows over the terrace, a carafe of chilled Vermentino sits sweating by the pool, and the only sound is the occasional splash. Now pi...

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The checkered flag drops. The grandstands empty. And while most travelers head straight to the airport, a different kind of trip begins to take shape. At Rental Escapes, we see this pattern consistently. The travelers who get the most out of a Formula 1 weekend don’t design the t...

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Tuscany is one of my favorite destinations in Europe, and easily one of the best places to rent a villa in Italy. Because so much of its beauty is in its countryside, Tuscany villas are some of the best ways to experience the gentle lifestyle and rich history of this celebrated r...

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With more art per square foot than anywhere else in the world, Florence is my favorite city in Italy and a must-visit destination for any would-be aesthete. And while there’s certainly no shortage of hotels, in this article I’m going to explain to you why renting a villa in Flore...

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It should come as no surprise that villas in Italy are among the most luxurious in the world. After all, Italians pretty much invented the concept of the villa, with the first villas being the vacation homes of Roman patricians in places like the Amalfi Coast, the ruins of which ...

Since Roman times, Sorrento has been famous for its villas, wine, fish, and red Campanian vases. That history of luxury continues today, and so it should come as no surprise that this decadent coastal town in southern Italy is also home to some of the finest luxury Italian villas...

While any trip to Italy is worth celebrating, an Italian villa vacation lets you live la dolce vita in an authentic, unforgettable way. Not only does it let you experience the culture and cuisine of the region like a local, but the villa itself is often an experience all on its o...

Whether you have the bankroll to rent one of these beauties or you can barely afford a handkerchief to wipe down your drool, we all love having a flick through beautiful, luxury homes. From an exclusive villa in Monaco to your own private retreat in the Caribbean, we explore 5 of...

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With a timeless appeal rooted in ancient cultural heritage, beautiful landscapes, enticing gastronomy and a general sense of well-being in the mentality of the local population, the rural areas of Provence and Tuscany in Southern Europe have much to offer those who choose to visi...