Many people choosing to stay in Sicilian rentals while on their holidays on this beautiful island do so because they want to be independent – to see what they want, when they want and enjoy exploring...

Specialist companies like Essential Italy take great pride in offering clients a huge range of handpicked hotels, apartments and villas throughout Italy. Whether you want to stay in Tuscany or Umbria...

If you're heading for a holiday to the delightful island of Jamaica, luxury hotel accommodation and beach fun are probably on your mind. But for those with an interest, the Caribbean also has a...

Rome is considered one of the world’s most romantic cities, and it is a well-deserved reputation. But even if you've brought the children and you're staying in a family hotel, Rome demands you find...

So, you’ve decided to visit Jamaica! Luxury hotel accommodation abounds on this spectacular Caribbean island and is a huge draw for the thousands of tourists who flock here every year. But it's not...

Rome, "the Eternal City", never sleeps. The hustle and bustle of everyday life in Italy’s capital continues well past dusk and on into a buzzing nightlife. One of the key pieces of advice given to...

For many travellers, part of the thrill of the experience is setting off to a destination with no particular agenda in mind. Some people like to rely on local resources once they have arrived for...

One of the most unpleasant aspects of embarking on a skiing holiday has always been the process of getting to the slopes. In the case of the French Alps resort of Morzine, catered chalet...

One of the best ways to get the most out of a ski holiday is to rent a catered chalet. Morzine, in the French Alps, has some fabulous chalets to choose from, and with so much to offer on the slopes as...

Have you ever imagined spending your Christmas in a lovely catered chalet in the French Alps? Envisage spending your days exploring and whizzing down the slopes of one of the greatest ski areas in the...

No matter what kind of itinerary you're on, or wherever you base yourself, a holiday in any of the wonderful villas in Tuscany will never leave you short of wonderful food!This delightful Italian...

If you’re looking for a relaxed holiday filled with quiet walks and historical sightseeing, one of the delightful villas in Tuscany within reach of Siena may be just what you’re looking for. One of...

If you're planning a holiday to Italy, villas in the Liguria region make the perfect base from which to explore the beaches, pop over to France, and visit other Italian areas such as Piedmont and...

Located right down in the "arch" of Italy's boot, Basilicata is a wonderful region to explore. A stay in any of the villas in Italy in this region will provide you with a wealth of art, history and...

When you think of a holiday eating your way around a country, Italy will no doubt come to mind! Although you might not know it, the history of food on the island of Sicily is one that is rich, varied...