Weddings in Italy

June 23rd, 2009 by Federica

Weddings in Italy is a frequent topic of conversation, and a villa-based ceremony-cum-honeymoon can be the best way of making a special time completely unforgettable. The downside is all the things you have to take care of: international travel arrangements, local transfers, honeymoon travel, invitations, wedding lists, catering, car parking, music, marquees, flowers, furniture, menus, clothing hire, guest accomodation, the list is endless. We therefore recommend the use of an Italian wedding planner

for the formalities and for the party organisation to make the day go in as stylish, friendly and worry-free way as you would want on the most exciting day of your life. The best is likely to be one local to the area in which you intend to marry, and if your Italian is not so good, make sure their English language skills are up to scratch. They can help organise other activities for participating guests too, taking advantage of their having travelled to Italy. Let us know your experiences!

 

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International Bugatti meeting 2009 at Villa della Pia

May 30th, 2009 by Federica

Visiting the Maremma area of Tuscany during the week 23-30 May 2009 will be an opportunity to witness some unusual Bugatti rallying amidst the hills of this beautiful seaside area on the occasion of the 20th International Bugatti meeting 4 2 camera digital megapixel polaroid .

Bugatti owners participating to this event will be driving around the Maremma country roads, stopping in the main towns such as Castiglione della Pescaia, Punta Ala and Massa Marrittima, showing off their beautiful and shining cars.

Private castles and villas of the region will host the participants in the rally who, on May 28th will make a stop at Villa della Pia, a luxury mansion with its own private 12-hole golf course located in the heart of Maremma and managed by Dolce Vita Villas.

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17th edition of the FAI Spring Days

May 23rd, 2009 by Federica

Every year FAI – the National Trust for Italy – opens to the public monuments and places of cultural interest all over Italy, that are usually closed. brite smile vs zoom

For the year 2009 the appointment is for March 28 and 29.

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There will be 580 sites open in 210 Italian cities and the full list is available on the FAI web site.

If you’re planning a last minute holiday in Italy, you’ll find an interesting unusual site in every region while concerning the accommodation you can maybe find the right one among Dolce Vita Villas.

An Italian event for the plants lovers – Primavera alla Landriana

May 16th, 2009 by Federica

Spring has arrived, days are longer and fields are exploding with thousands of brightly-coloured flowers. The gardeners amongst us will want to be busy renewing and replanting our green areas, and a great places for new plants and new ideas is the best plants fair organized near Rome, Primavera alla Landriana, held on April 24th, 25th, 26th at Giardini della Landriana, in Tor San Lorenzo.

This beautiful garden was designed by the most famous landscape architect of the XXth Century, Russell Page. is there benzo in soma

During the three days of the fair you’ll be able to buy sort of plants directly from the producers who will be pleased to explain all their needs.

A trip for the day to Giardini della Landriana is also ideal for families with children since there’s also an area dedicated to children complete with animals.

For the plant lovers from all over Europe – and not just Europe – we would suggest a holiday in Rome, which is simply fantastic in April.  How about renting a charming apartment in the heart of the eternal city, maybe organising daily trips to visit some magnificent gardens located outside the city such as: Giardini di Ninfa (near Latina), Castel Giuliano (near Bracciano), Villa d’Este and Villa Adriana (Tivoli).

A complete list of the most beautiful Italian gardens is available in the web site of Grandi Giardini. miley cyrus the climb

B.I.T. the Italian workshop dedicated to Tourism

May 11th, 2009 by Federica

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The 29th edition of B.I.T., the International Tourism Fair and  the most important Italian workshop dedicated to tourism, will take place from 19 to 22 February in Milan.

 

All 4 days will be devoted to trade visitors and will be open to the public for the last two days.

 

About half of the participants will be Italian, promoting their regions and establishments, the remainder non-Italian, promoting 152 different countries.

May 22nd, 23rd 24th 2009, Ipomea del Negombo: an event for plant lovers in Ischia.

May 11th, 2009 by Federica

Less sophisticated than Capri, and not as well known as its neighbour island but maybe more authentic, Ischia is real surprise for all visitors!

The never ending beauties of Ischia range from its astonishing seascapes, to its natural spas, to wild nature, to the food and to its artistic beauties……

But particularly, the most fantastic garden in Italy – in Italy but definitely not Italian in style – is in Ischia and it’s named La Mortella, created and daily cared for by Lady Susana Walton with the excellent help of Alessandra Vinciguerra.

For plant lovers, the best period to visit Ischia is during May 22nd, 23rd and 24th when not only can you visit La Mortella but in addition, the Ipomea del Negombo takes place, a flower show organised at Negombo, one of the most fascinating spa complexes on the island.

You need at least a week to appreciate and feel this island, so how about the charming Villa Aragona, with its magnificent coastal views and a large springwater pool!

2009: Italy gains even more blue flags than in 2008!!

May 7th, 2009 by Federica

The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) has finally published the list of Italian Blue Flag beaches for 2009 and we have had fantastic results, even better than last year.

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Almost the entire Tuscan coast was rated as being among the cleanest and many Tuscan beaches received the extremely sought-after Blue flag.

 

The following Dolce Vita Villas properties are located within walking distance of blue flag beaches:

Il Tombolino, Marina di Bibbona – Tuscany pink sober mp3

Giannella, Argentario – Tuscany

Tre Pini, Argentario - Tuscany

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Torre del Pellicano, Argentario - Tuscany

Villa Portisco, Costa Smeralda – Sardinia

Villa Capo Cavallo, Costa Smeralda - Sardinia

Special offer on La Vigna, a luxury villa in Chianti

March 27th, 2009 by Federica

Hot news: La Vigna, our über-luxury villa near Greve in Chianti has just become available for the first two weeks of July (4th to 18th) at ANOTHER discount of 10% on our web price, making it just 9,315 Euros for up to 12 persons and an extra 1,620 Euros for an additional 4 persons in the annexe. For the foodies, that’s a great opportunity to visit the festivals and “Sagre” that abound in Chianti at that time of year – try the Wild Boar Festival at Castiglion Fiorentino from 11 to 13 July or the Festa del Tortello at Palazzuolo sul Senio on 5 and 6 July. Home-made sweets and puddings are ready for tasting at Gavorrano from 11 to 20 July. Try the celebration of street theatre at Comporgiano near Lucca on 5 and 6 July – and yes there will be plenty of local food on offer. On 12 July the town of Rignano sull’Arno celebrates its first 1,000 years of existence with all sorts of festivities. Honestly, the choice is endless – give us a call if you need more ideas, but above all grab yourself a bargain at La Vigna for the beginning of July!

Boboli and Bardini gardens in Florence

March 12th, 2009 by Federica

Hopefully spring has arrived and the gardens are finally awakening after an extremely rainy winter!!

We would suggest the botanical lovers to visit two beautiful gardens located in the heart of Florence, I’m referring to the well famous Boboli Gardens and to the less known but recently restored Bardini Gardens.

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If you’re planning a holiday in Florence and you’re looking for a nice and private accommodation, give a look at the Florence section on Dolce Vita Villas web site, there are two new interesting entries, two lovely apartments located in the city centre, both at walking distance to all the mayor interesting beauties of the “cradle of Renaissance”, they’re called Arno Vista and Jacopo.

Rome Marathon 2009

February 27th, 2009 by Federica

Not registered for the Rome Marathon 2009 yet?

You only have until 5th March if you want to participate to the 2009 Rome Marathon, a 42 kilometer course crossing the most beautiful sites of the Eternal city.

The starting point is in Via dei Fori Imperiali at 9 in the morning on 22nd March!

So far 10,000 people have registered but this number is increasing day by day.

If you want to plan a visit to Rome in spring, maybe taking the opportunity to take part in the most popular Italian sporting event, contact Dolce Vita Villas to find the best accommodation in apartments located in the city centre!