Trevi is a town in Umbria. Located between Foligno and Spoleto, it sits on the slopes of Mount Serano 412 metres above sea level and overlooking the beautiful Spoleto Valley. Trevi has a rich and long history. Evidence of ancient civilisations and Umbrian tribes have been uncovered here which date back as early as 700 BC. That said, we have a much greater knowledge of its history once it was conquered by the Romans in 284 AC. During Roman control of Trevi, it was a key town situated on the Via Flaminia. The latter was an ancient Roman road. It led all the way from Rome across to Rimini on the ..read more

Elba Island is a precious gem in the Mediterranean – most famous for being Napoleon’s home during his first abdication in 1814. Just 10 kilometers from mainland Tuscany and easily reached by a regular ferry service, Elba is Italy’s third largest island after Sicily and Sardinia. These days, Elba Island is more famous for being a favourite holiday destination for Italians and a smattering of foreign tourists. For this reason, Elba is a true slice of authentic Italy. Compared with its more famous island neighbours Sicily, Sardinia, and Capri, Elba can fall off the radar of visitors to Italy. How ..read more

The keen eyed amongst you will already have spotted the competition we’re currently running over on our instagram page. The competition gives you the chance to enjoy a cookery lesson with Great British Bake Off 2021 Winner Giuseppe dell’Anno. Today, we’re delighted to be sharing even more exciting news. Our clients are now able to book private cookery classes with Giuseppe, to be enjoyed in the comfort of their chosen Italian villa rental. Whatever Bookings For You villa you have opted to stay in, you can enjoy a cookery class with our favourite Italian baker! So, whether you’ve booked a villa ..read more

We’re delighted to have teamed up with the wonderful Giuseppe dell’Anno to offer you the chance to win a place at one of his upcoming cookery classes. The whole country fell in love with Giuseppe during the twelfth series of the Great British Bake Off (GBBO). Ten episodes and thirty challenges later and the nation had fallen hook, line and sinker in love with his wonderful Italian bakes. These saw him crowned Star Baker twice before he went on to win the competition with his Mad Hatter’s Tea Party showstopper. He was certainly the Bookings For You favourite very early on. And, if the two Holly ..read more

Many people have the option to visit Italy in April, including families with children. After all, the month can often coincide with the American Spring break, UK school Easter holidays and other vacation periods around the globe. For those unrestrained by school holidays, April is still a wonderful time to visit Italy. After all, you’ll be visiting ahead of the crowds that you can expect to see in peak season. That said, don’t expect April to be crowd free. It may be shoulder season but the holidaymakers are certainly starting to make their presence felt. Moreover, the weather in Italy is warm ..read more

A month in Italy by train is the ultimate slow-travel indulgence. Our favourite country offers the most stunning landscapes. All can be enjoyed from the comfort of your carriage. Plus, it is also home to one of the most efficient rail networks in Europe. Train travel in Italy is something of a hidden secret. That said, more of us have definitely become aware of the climate crisis. Many of us now want to adapt to a more sustainable way of travel. As a result, now is the perfect time to get on board and enjoy everything that Italy has to offer. Our Bookings For You Italy itineraries have alread ..read more

Capri is an island measuring just 4 square miles and standing 1932 feet tall at its highest point. It sits approximately 30 km off mainland Italy in the Gulf of Naples, nestled between the mainland and the islands of Procida and Ischia. It’s a popular day trip from Sorrento. How long should you stay in Capri Italy? Certainly, it’s easily possible to see the top sights in Capri in a day. However, you may want to extend your stay to do everything justice. Booking a longer trip will also mean you can enjoy the island at a slower pace. We also think that it’s worth staying on the island overnight ..read more

Bookings For You have a range of stunning villas all over Italy perfect for those in search of an Italian villa holiday. To add to our portfolio, we’re absolutely delighted to have recently launched a new portfolio of Sicily villas. We’ve everything from Sicily vacation rentals by the beach to Sicily vacation rentals in the heart of the countryside. Not only that. Whether you’re travelling solo or are part of a much larger group, we’ve also got it covered! And our Sicily vacation rentals cater for all tastes too, whatever your interior design preferences. The excitement in the office is so gre ..read more

March is the month when we get to welcome the official first day of Spring. With that in mind, what better way to put the cold winter days behind you than to plan a holiday to Italy! We think March is a lovely month to holiday in Italy. For a start, it’s a chance to beat the rest of the tourists to Italy. After all, it’s not a time when most families with school-age children are able to travel. That is, unless school holidays come super early. As a result, expect to see fewer crowds to contend with. A word of caution. Another exception to this would be Easter week should Easter fall early. Dur ..read more

Train travel in Italy is a real privilege. In a country famous for its love of cars, it’s remarkable that they have also succeeded in doing such a good job of their rail network too. At Bookings For You we have long since been shouting about Italy’s green credentials and train travel in Italy is yet another example of how the Italians are quietly leading the way in a more sustainable approach to travel.  If you’re traveling to Italy from another European country, it’s a great idea to make a greener choice and navigate your entire journey by train. Coming from further afield? Then you may ..read more