Italian Breaks with a personalized touch
Author: Jack Hemens
When it comes to organizing holidays, do-it-yourself is now all
the rage. Cheap air flights and the advent of the internet have
allowed people to do their own research and plan their own
customized and bespoke holidays. Yet whilst this approach might
work well at the cheaper end of the market there is nothing that
can replace an indepth knowledge and experience of a region if
you are looking for luxury or that 'perfect escape. Cristina
Swift, is Sicilian by birth but now lives and works in London
and has been helping people to organize holidays and trips to
her home country for 20 years.
"Italy is such a beautiful and varied country, its almost too
hard even to know where to begin," she says.
Every region has its own distinct features, cuisines, wines and
traditions. And many parts of Italy are year-round destinations,
with winter activities such as skiing in the Dolomites proving
just as popular as the long Tuscan summer evenings. And as the
airlines expand their routes it is becoming increasingly
practical to consider previously more far-flung areas including
Sicily and Sardinia even for short breaks and long weekends.
Cristina's company Italian Breaks offers the widest range of
independently owned properties, across all of Italy, and unlike
some other tour operators Cristina has visited every single one
personally to guarantee their quality and standard. Ranging from
chic city centre apartments to comfortable family villas with
outdoor swimming pools, to luxury properties, there are places
that will suit every size of group or party and every pocket.
More important, however, her personal knowledge of all things
Italian will make sure that your holiday can be tailored exactly
to suit your needs.
As a founding member of the Association of British Tour
Operators in Italy (ABTOI), Italian Breaks is ideally qualified
to help you sort through your holiday options according to the
time of year, the number of people in your party, whether you
want a city centre apartment or a more secluded country villa,
whether you want your own swimming pool, tennis courts, and
whether you want to sample the local restaurants and nightlife
or prefer to try your hand at Italian cooking. Italian Breaks
can also advise you on the relative merits and charms of all the
different Italian Regions, from old favorites like Tuscany, the
Amalfi Coast, Venice and Rome to more hidden delights such as
Apulia, Umbria and the Italian Lakes.
This personal touch has meant that, year after year, people have
looked to Cristina for help to explore new regions, re-visit old
favorites or simply escape and relax in luxurious comfort. An
unforgettable trip is guaranteed!
If you are interested in speaking to an advocate for all things
Italian, you can call Italian Breaks for advice on 020 0666 0407
or email holidays@italianbreaks.com
Potential pitfalls when renting villas
**make sure you know what is included in the price and what
could be charged extra. Towels and bed linen should be provided,
but ask about beach towels
** if there is an open fire, ask what the arrangements are for
firewood
**some features - like a very deep swimming pool - might not be
suitable for small children. Give your agent as much information
as possible about your group
** some holiday apartments don't have air conditioning - check
the temperature and weather for your region and time of year
** make sure you can get flights and connections. The transfer
time to your villa could be longer than you think.
**check parking arrangements if you hire a car - is there a
garage? Do you need a permit?
** some rural villages don't have banks or cash points. Find out
if you need to make other arrangements for spending money
** Don't worry too much - you are on holiday, after all!
If you are interested in learning more about Vacation Rentals In
Italy, please search our site for more in-depth information
and resources.
About the author:
Jack Hemens is an author of http://www.italianbreaks.com/; Visit
the site (http://www.italianbreaks.com/) for more information
about Luxury Vacation Villas, Home, Apartment Rentals & Holiday
Homes In Italy.
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