Gourmet chef creating a tantalizing beef steak dish

11 Best Tuscany Villa Rentals with Chef: An Ultimate Culinary Experience

Tuscany, a region famed for its stunning landscapes, rich history, and world-class cuisine, invites travelers to indulge in its luxurious villa rentals that offer an unparalleled vacation experience. For those looking to combine relaxation with culinary indulgence, many Tuscan villa vacation rentals also now offer the added luxury of an on-site chef. This harmonious blend […]

Pool and Villa Monarca, Tuscany

13 Best Villas in Tuscany with Private Pools

Tuscany, a region in Italy renowned for its picturesque landscapes, artistic heritage, and culinary delights, offers many options for travelers seeking a luxury retreat. One of the best ways to experience this enchanting region is by staying in a villa with a private pool, allowing visitors to soak in the lush Tuscan countryside while enjoying […]

Town in Sicily, Italy

11 Best Villas in Sicily for Rent

Parker Villas is the premier source for luxury villas and vacation homes for rent throughout Sicily and Southern Italy. Whether you’re looking for a luxurious villa by the sea or a private pool villa in the Sicilian hills, we have the most luxurious vacation rentals throughout Sicily. You’ll be able to choose from hundreds of […]

Side view of Castello Bonaria

14 Best Tuscany Castles For Rent

Tuscany is the perfect place to rent a castle. With its rolling Tuscan hills and medieval towns, it’s the ideal setting for an epic vacation.

View of Villa Carlotta from Lake Como, Italy

11 Most Famous Villas in Italy

Italy is famous across the globe for its language, art, culture, architecture, cuisine, and fashion. It’s also renowned as the home of the Roman Empire and its magnificent gardens and villas. From historical masterpieces like the Villa Medicea di Cafaggiolo and Campania Villa Rufolo to luxury villas like Villa Cimbrone, Italy has much to offer.

10 Best Villas in Siena for Rent

10 Best Villas in Siena for Rent

When many people think of Tuscany, Florence immediately comes to mind. Yet, many other wonderful places in Tuscany are worth exploring, including Sienna. Located near Val d’orcia in Southern Tuscany, Siena is a beautiful hilltop city with a rich history. Known for its medieval architecture, Siena has become Italy’s newest go-to destination.

13 Best Villas on the Tuscany Coast

13 Best Villas on the Tuscany Coast

I have been to Italy three times on long—more than three-week—vacations. Last summer, my partner and I went to Tuscany for her cousin’s wedding and decided to make a holiday of it. Through friends of her family, we stayed in a medieval town outside of Florence for the first week and on the Tuscan coast […]

Italian traditional lake village of Varenna town in Lake Como

10 Best Villas in Lake Como for Rent

Lake Como is the deepest lake in Italy and has long reigned as one of the most magnificent places for a vacation on the entire continent. The lake reaches a depth of 1,345 feet and was once known as “deep place” in the distant past when explorers couldn’t reach the bottom.

Castiglione della Pescaia, old town and sea on background. Maremma, Tuscany, Italy Europe

12 Best Tuscan Villas for Weddings

The Tuscan countryside makes an ideal spot for a dream wedding of any size. The rolling hills and olive groves here have for a long time become the ideal place for destination weddings. For example, you can book a private chapel ideal for intimate weddings. Otherwise, choose one of the venues in Tuscany meant for […]

Best Day Trips from Rome, Roma Termini Station

15 Best Day Trips From Rome

Visiting Rome can be one of the best trips of your life. Full of history and a seemingly endless list of things to do, Rome is not only one of the best cities to visit in Italy, but one of the most intriguing cities to vacation to anywhere in the world. Even with how much […]