Dreaming of Italy

Are you one of those people who dreams of Italy? Do you watch movies like "Roman Holiday" and "Under the Tuscan Sun" and imagine yourself walking past ornate stone fountains with your own personal Gregory Peck? Do you dream of being swept off your feet by a dark haired man driving a Ferrari? Well, you are not alone. Many people dream of Italy, but a few actually grant themselves that wish. Perhaps you are afraid that you can't get buy without speaking the language, or maybe you don't like crowded tour groups. That's okay. There are other options. Maybe you're one of those that prefer an "authentic" experience but believe it is out of your price range? That's okay. There are other options.

If budget or a need for privacy is what's slowing you down, then forgo the hotel and rent a villa. Villa rentals are in most cases cheaper than a stay at a hotel, and provide a more authentic Italian feel. Instead of waking up in a fourteen by twelve space, cramped with hotel furniture, you can wake up above a winery in Tuscany. Instead of being shuffled around in a bus with a tour group you can wake up to a field full of grapes or groves of olives. Instead of forcing yourself up early enough so you can clear the room for room service you can sleep in. It's really one of the better travel options available these days.

If Italy has been your dream then at least investigate for yourself if this is a feasible option for your holiday. Open up that search window and start typing. See what searching in: "Italy" "cheap" "apartment" and "rental" brings you. And while you're at it, type in: Gregory Peck.