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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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Save Money While Traveling
The economic slump has created a once-in-a-decade opportunity for travelers: fantastic deals on accommodations and airfare are everywhere. But if you’re like me, that’s only half the challenge. The...
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Arriving at your Florence apartment
Your best bet is to fly into the Florence Peretola Airport, situated 4 km from the historic center. From there you can hop on a bus (it’s a service called “Volainbus“) that will take you directly to...
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Credit card news for travelers to Europe
Having issues with your credit card while renting a villa in Europe? You may need a PIN number. According to Rick Steves of Tribune Media Services, many automated payment points throughout Western...
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Internet access at your Italian villa rental
Stay connected! Let’s say you’ve found the PERFECT villa rental in Italy…but it doesn’t have Internet access. Problem? Not anymore. As long as you have a computer with a USB port you can purchase a...
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Renting a villa in Europe? Consider a GPS
We’d estimate that 90% of RentVillas customers in 2010 used a GPS if they rented a car. “A lifesaver”, they report. Some people brought their own devices from home (and purchased the application for...
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Travel insurance: Don’t leave home without it!
Richard Feldman fell 30 feet off a cliff and broke both legs while traveling in Vietnam in October 2009; he’d simply stopped to admire the view (and answer nature’s call). In January 2011 the Ventura,...
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Cell Phones and WiFi in Italy
Staying in touch with family and work is important when we travel. For Italian travelers, there are a number of options available. First, the cell phone basics: Approximately half of American cell...
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Easy Italia: The Helpline for Tourists
Get real-time tourist info for free in Italy! The Italian government has launched a new, free service called Easy Italia to provide real-time travel information and assistance via phone to foreign...
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8 Top Tips for Villa Renters in Italy
Get the most out of your villa rental experience! Whether you’ve rented before or are looking towards your first experience in Italy, here are 10 tips that will help you get the most out of your villa...
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