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Christmas in Paris!
Nothing is so beautiful as Christmas in the City of Lights. If you’re contemplating a winter holiday in Paris, rest assured that it’s an unparalleled delight! There are a couple of extra challenges,...
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Christmas in Tuscany
If your mental image of Tuscany is all golden sunshine and vines heavy with overripe grapes… you’ve never seen Florence when it rains. Showers come quickly – once, standing in a sunny piazza, I turned...
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Theme Parks in Europe!
If you’re traveling with kids or just want to expand your horizons beyond the typical tourist destinations, theme parks are a great way to add depth to your European experience. And I’m not just...
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Italy Guidebook: Living Like a Local
Looking for a way to explore authentic Italy? Check out The Insider’s Guide to Living Like a Local in Italy on Amazon.com! Written by RentVillas.com founder Suzanne Pidduck, this little guidebook...
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We’re Human!
…At least, according to Josh Bernoff of Forrester Research! Just before Christmas, he posted an article on his blog entitled “Rentvillas.com shows how to be a human.” He writes: “I am a Rentvillas...
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Save Money While Traveling
Food, shopping, transportation… it can add up quickly if you’re not careful. Here are some practical ways to keep your travel costs down. 1) Pack Well In particular, make sure you have adequate...
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Choosing the Right Villa Rental Agency
Have you decided to rent a villa? Congratulations! Now comes the next step: choosing a villa rental agency. You have your choice of companies, as well the option to rent directly from a villa owner....
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So you want a villa… now what?
Organizing a villa vacation is a challenge — and a lot of fun! Thorough pre-trip research can make the difference between a good trip and a truly great adventure. As you begin to think about villas,...
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Packing for your villa
So you’ve booked that perfect villa or apartment, you’ve got your airline tickets, and there’s an empty suitcase sitting on your bed… Now what? Good packing can make the difference between a brisk walk...
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Shopping for fresh produce in Italy!
One of the great delights of staying in an Italian villa is the opportunities you have to shop for fresh produce. Virtually all towns in Italy have an outdoor market, usually once a week (ask around to...
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