Deciding where to stay in Venice is a conundrum. Do you go for a hotel right in the middle of San Marco, which, yes, is one of the best locations to stay in Venice Italy for seeing the most famous sights but also means being swamped by crowds? Or do you try and go for…
Where is the best place to stay in Florence? Is it the buzzing heart of the historic centre? The vibrant hood of Santa Croce? The ever-so-trendy streets of Oltrarno (our favourite area!)? Florence is undeniably one of the best places to stay in Italy for art lovers and Florence is the perfect base for visiting…
Italy is blessed with almost excessive attractions. It has luscious countryside, Alpine mountains, ancient ruins, adorable villages, scenic lakes, and beaches aplenty. With such a bounty, it can be difficult to figure out where to stay in Italy not just for first-time visitors, but repeat tourists as well. We’ve been visiting Italy since 2004 because…
Are you travelling soon and wondering where to stay in Rome? Are you planning your first trip to the Eternal City of Rome? With all its centuries-old monuments, charming piazzas and iconic culture, it’s easy to see why so many travellers choose Rome over any other places in Italy. But with that comes the daunting…
Looking for the best hotels in Venice with pools? Ah, Venice, La Serenissima! A floating world of canals, bridges, and gondoliers. While this city remains a gorgeous Adriatic gem, the large numbers of tourists that descend upon it these days make it essential to have a reposeful bolt hole where you can escape the crowds….
Looking for the best boutique hotels in Rome? The first time we visited the Eternal City, we rather foolishly allotted just a long weekend for the trip. Naturally, we didn’t manage to see and do half the things on our itinerary, so we ended up coming back again and again! During our multiple visits to…
This post reviews the best boutique hotels in Florence. If you’re looking for a fantastic Florence boutique hotel where you can spend your downtime, you’ve come to the right place. Thanks to the former rulers of the city, the Medici family, Florence is filled with extravagant, historic palazzos, many of which have been artfully converted…