Artist Sherrie Russ Levine at work painting in Florence. Few places in the world inspire artistic creativity like Italy. We’re pleased to introduce our readers to Sherrie Russ Levine, a talented artist captivated by the timeless allure of Italy. As one of the co-owners of the Maestro fractional co-ownership apartment in Florence, Sherrie spends part of each year in Florence enjoying Italian living with plenty of time to seek out inspiration for her beautiful artwork. In this exclusive interview, Sherrie offers a behind-the-scenes look at finding artistic inspiration in Italy and the seamless ..read more

Plan an easy day trip from Florence by train. (credit) If you’ve been dreaming of exploring Tuscany, Florence is the perfect home base for your next Italian holiday. With Italy’s efficient train network and Florence’s central location, you can easily access some of Italy’s most charming destinations. Here are five fantastic day trips from Florence by train, all within an hour’s journey, allowing you to experience the beauty of Tuscany and its neighboring regions during your stay. Head to Arezzo for history and charm. 1: Arezzo Steeped in history and art, Arezzo has that feeling of a hidden ..read more

Good food is an institution in Italy, and there’s no place better to enjoy traditional flavors and specialties than in Rome. With such a rich history, the Eternal City is home to some of the most historic Roman restaurants still in operation 50, 100 and even 500 years after first opening their doors. These gastronomic institutions are some of the most popular and beloved for very good reason – excellent food! Before you make your dinner plans, book your stunning vacation rental in Rome through Vacation Perfect. Then plan a delicious meal at one of these Roman restaurants for a tempting mix of ..read more

Experience Rome’s best artistic gems on your next visit! (credit) When it comes to exploring Rome’s rich cultural heritage, the city’s larger museums often steal the spotlight. While the Vatican Museums are astonishing, the complex is also the largest museum in Italy. However, tucked away amidst the bustling streets and historic landmarks are many exceptional and much smaller museums waiting to be discovered. Whether you are traveling with a 12 year old or just have a limited amount of time, make the most of it by visiting one of the city’s under-the-radar museums and galleries the next time ..read more

Get a free night in Rome or Florence this April during our Book Direct Sale! We’re celebrating Book Direct Day—February 7, 2024—with an exclusive offer of a free night for April stays in Italy! A special day in the vacation rental world, Book Direct Day is all about the advantages of booking your holiday stays direct. At Italy Perfect, we’re offering our valued guests an exclusive opportunity to enjoy a free night this April in a selection of our beautiful vacation rentals in Rome and Florence. Find out more about the perks of booking direct below and reserve your April stay from February 7 ..read more

Venice is one of the world’s most romantic cities. If you are lucky enough to visit in the winter, you can enjoy empty campos and misty canals. Most days will be warm enough to have a spritz in the sunshine but you might encounter a few raindrops. Spending time in a beautiful Italy Perfect apartment during the quieter season is one of the best ways to help Venice remain a living, thriving city. Prepare for a wet day with our suggestions of what to do on a rainy day in Venice. Did you know? In Venetian dialect, the fog that envelops the lagoon in the winter is called caigo.  A Word About ..read more

The Amore: An apartment just as stunning as its Florence view! Our passion for finding the most beautiful vacation rentals in Italy means we know what it takes to create the perfect home away from home for an Italian holiday. With our stunning Amore apartment in Florence, we knew from the first moment we stepped inside that it had the potential to be a very special vacation apartment. However, it needed an interior as fabulous as its central location near the Ponte Vecchio bridge and its stunning wraparound penthouse level terrace overlooking Florence. We had the chance to work our magic and ..read more

Beautiful grapevines around San Gimignano. (credit) One way to understand the heart of Florence, Italy is to savor its best wine. But where do you start? Vineyards dot the hills of the Italian countryside, but even if your holiday doesn’t include a Tuscany villa stay there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the region’s world-famous wines. An easy way to see the vineyards and taste the best wine while in Florence is to enjoy a wine tasting tour right in the heart of Florence or set out one a beautiful wine day trip. Start your wine journey in Italy by booking directly with Vacation Perfect. W ..read more

Rome, Italy, is a captivating city filled with unbelievable sights and fascinating history. From its famous tourist attractions to cozy and friendly neighborhoods, there’s so much you’ll want to see and do when you visit Rome. Picking a neighborhood to stay in that’s central and full of characteristic Roman charm is essential. That’s an easy task to fulfill with Vacation Perfect since our hand-picked vacation apartments rentals are right in the center of Rome near amazing views, shops, restaurants and everything that will make you fall in love with the cobblestone streets of the Eternal City ..read more

Stay in the heart of Rome at the Sonata apartment rental! Rome’s riches reward you in so many ways – each neighborhood a tapestry created out of centuries of history, layered and combined, to create the fascinating face of the city today. While each neighborhood in Rome’s historic center is full of history, we knew right away we had found a very special one with our beautiful one-bedroom, two-bathroom Sonata apartment. Enjoy an unforgettable Rome vacation at the Sonata! Tucked away along a little cobblestone street not far from Campo de’ Fiori, this area feels like a little secret pocket h ..read more