It is that time of the year again - we have some new SlowTrav Favorites!! These are chosen by me, based on reviews received and personal experience with the agency or owner. Thank you to all these people for offering travelers good places to stay!!
All of Italy (listings in more than one region)
Classic Vacation Rental: www.classicvacationrental.com Agency in based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in medium to high end privately owned vacation rentals throughout Italy (Tuscany, Umbria, Venice, Florence, Rome, Amalfi Coast), apartments in Paris, and houses in French countryside. Carina provides personalized service, as well as other services such as in-home cooking classes, personalized wine tours, and more.
Venice
Palazzetto da Schio: www.palazzettodaschio.it A 16th century palazzo with several apartments on a canal in the Dorsoduro neighborhood of Venice. Book directly with the owner.
Rome
Rome is Home: www.rome-is-home.com 1bed/1bath apartment in a 13th century building in the heart of Rome, near Campo dei Fiori and Piazza Navona. Book directly with the owner who is fluent in English.
RomePower.com: www.romepower.com Long and short term rentals in Rome and Florence. The company is also called World Real Estate and is based in Rome.
Florence
Sleeping in Florence: www.sleepinginflorence.com The San Lorenzo Apartments. Six apartments in an historic building in the center of Florence.
Tuscany
Agriturismo Cretaiole: www.cretaiole.it Apartments on a farm near Pienza, south of Siena. Cooking classes offered.
Castello di Lamole: www.castellodilamole.it Apartments in a castle in Lamole, a village outside Greve in Chianti.
Grifoglia: www.apartmentvacationsitaly.com Three vacation apartments in the serene Tuscan mountain countryside north of Lucca, near Barga.
Amalfi Coast Rental (Primula): www.amalficoastrental.com Agency based in Italy with listings for the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento peninsula. Agency staff is fluent in English.
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