Enjoy Homely Comforts in Italy with Location Vacance Italie

Do you remember the mess you were in the last time you visited Italy? You did not book an accommodation in advance. Since it was the peaktourist season, no vacancies were available in either apartments orbudget hotels. Only suites were available in 5-star hotels. Had youbooked them, you would have blown up your entire vacation budget in a single day. You had no other option apart from staying in waitingrooms in railway stations and at the airport. Because of this, you hadto spend massive amounts of money on transportation costs to visitthe popular tourist destinations.

You could have easily avoided this situation had you opted for a Rentalvacancy italy (Location Vacance Italie In French). They are not too costly and some of them include food in their rental costs. Staying in a hotel deprives you of privacy that you find in your home. The moment you step out of your hotel room, you find a crowd of people. It is the same when you visit the dining hall of the hotel. This is in stark contrast to appartments Italie. In this case, you have an apartment all for yourself.

The prices of appartments Italie depend upon their size, location and facilities. Once you have chalked out the budget for your trip, including that set apart for lodging, just choose an apartment that meets your financial capabilities. Searching for and booking appropriate rental vacation Italy is quite simple. In fact you can perform it from the comfort of your bedroom if you have a computer connected to the internet. Browse through various websites that provide information about these apartments. Most of them provide you with exact details of the apartments, including its location, the tourist spots situated close to it, and how far it is situated from the centre of the city.

Quite a few of them also provide you with online booking options. Simply select an apartment that meets your requirements and book it online. You will be required to fill an online form with details such as the date and duration of your visit. You will also have to mention thenumber people who will be staying with you. Once you have suppliedthis information, you will be provided with the cost. You can pay thesame online through your credit card. Just make sure that the websitethrough which you are making the payment is hosted on a secureserver. If you follow the above points carefully, you need not worryabout your lodging needs as you already have advance booking with the most comfortable location vacance Italie.

Amazing Secrets of San Gimignano Bicycling Holidays in Italy, Europe

The beautiful mediaeval town of San Gimignano is located in the Siena region of Tuscany in the north-central area of Italy. Famed for its magnificent towers that rise up above the town's hilltop location this area is renowned for its rich cultural, historic and artistic heritage.

Cycling in the Area

This beautiful part of Tuscany is perfect for cycling holidays, as spectacular views can be found around almost every corner. Be prepared for the hills, although these should not be a problem for the moderately fit cyclist and there is always a vineyard just around the next turning where the weary cyclist can stop for lunch and sample some of the in-house refreshment. Take time to enjoy the food, wine and amazing views before setting off to explore the many lanes dotted with churches and be sure to watch one of the spectacular sunsets as the sun drops behind the splendid towers of San Gimignano.

City of the Beautiful Towers

There has been a town on the site of San Gimignano since the 3rd century BC although it was the 10th Century before it became well known as a stopping-off point for pilgrims travelling the Via Francigena. The town's trademark towers are thought to have been built by mediaeval nobles keen to display their wealth. These towers were a feature of the landscape across the region, but most have been destroyed over the centuries, making San Gimignano unique in preserving so many of its original structures. Fourteen towers now remain out of the original 72 and they dominate the skyline and give the town its alternative name 'City of the Beautiful Towers'.

Take time to visit the Palazzo Communale and Torre Grossa, the highest of the towers, which offers spectacular views across the Tuscan countryside. Podesta's Palace offers similar views and allows visitors to get their bearings in the town by viewing it from above.

Once back on firm ground, head for the San Gimignano 1300 and Treasure Hunt. This is a model of the town as it would have appeared in the Middle Ages and offers an insight into the architecture and way of life of the citizens of that era. Visitors can participate in a treasure hunt which leads them around the town solving riddles and puzzles, making this a fun and interactive way to discover the town and its many secrets.

Vineyards

Tuscany is famous for its vineyards and the area around San Gimignano is no exception. A very short cycle ride outside the walls of the main town is the Sovestro in Poggio Winery, which offers tours, wine tasting sessions, olive oil sampling and the opportunity to partake of a delicious lunch with spectacular views across to the towers of San Gimignano.

Also within easy cycling distance is the Fattoria Il Piano Winery and the Fattoria Poggio Alloro, which is also a working farm which welcomes visitors and offers wonderful lunches with views across to the city.

Museums

The long history of this walled city means that it has a wealth of museums to offer the traveller, including the Medieval Torture and Criminal Museum, which is not recommended for the faint-hearted!

The nearby Musea D'Arte Sacre displays religious artefacts from the region, while the frescoes in the nearby Il Duomo illustrate the art which can be found inside a Tuscan church.

AUTHOR BIO:

Joyce Faraday is a keen cyclist who writes regular online articles and blogs for cycling and travelling websites. She is a regular participant in cycling holidays, particularly around Europe and is currently planning her next trip cycling around the South of France.