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| Italian Villas are the epitome of luxury. Fabulous | | | | a local restaurant. Those looking for an Italian luxury |
| architecture, exquisite art andstunning views all add up | | | | holiday will be sure to find it in this very special villa. |
| to memorable Italian holidays. Here are the top 5 Italian | | | | Complete with the modern conveniences of wi-fi |
| Villa stays for your next Italian holiday. 1. Villa Diodati, | | | | internet access, satellite television and air conditioning, |
| Tuscany | | | | there's even a lift for those who don't want to climb |
| Towering at three stories, this magnificent building is | | | | the stairs. Just 100 metres away is an external lift that |
| surrounded by three hectares of grounds and offers | | | | takes people down to the beach, where visitors can |
| the very best in luxury travel. Take a dip in the | | | | frolic in the sand and surf - all in a day's work here at |
| sparkling outdoor pool, try billiards on the antique table | | | | the villa. |
| inside, linger around the rooms admiring the murals and | | | | 4. Villa Parmina, Sicily |
| antiques, or have a hit of tennis on the private court. | | | | Elegant archways, beautifully decorated rooms, |
| For the duration of the stay, guests will enjoy being the | | | | generous gardens and a gorgeous view make the |
| king or queen of the palace. | | | | Villa Parmina worthy of a stay. Recently renovated to |
| Visitors will be delighted with the service on offer - | | | | accommodate all the modern comforts today's |
| breakfast and lunches if required, waiting staff to | | | | traveller desires, you will find the villa is decorated |
| serve you at your table, and of course daily cleaning to | | | | beautifully with antiques and artwork, as well as |
| keep everything in shape. Florence is only 80kms | | | | providing air conditioning, satellite TV, phone and stereo. |
| away and perfect for day trips, when lounging around | | | | Perhaps the most unique feature of this decadent |
| in your personal five star resort becomes a little too | | | | property is the crystal clear 12 metre pool that sits |
| indulgent! | | | | outside the front, overlooking the beautiful seascape |
| 2. Castiglione di Ravello, Amalfi Coast | | | | below. Nothing beats the experience of being in the |
| Imagine a beautifully constructed and recently | | | | water with a cool drink on a sunny day, absorbing the |
| renovated stone villa, four storeys high, sitting on the | | | | beautiful scenery below. Whether guests choose to |
| edge of the sea. Imagine a private inlet for sunbaking | | | | kick their feet up on one of the plush sofas, or stroll |
| and panoramic views of the blue sea whilst you enjoy | | | | around the beautiful garden, Villa Parmina promises a |
| an intimate dinner on a private terrace. This is what | | | | luxury travel experience one will never forget. |
| awaits at Castiglione di Ravello, where a luxury holiday | | | | 5. Villa La Palazzina |
| is a given. Inside you will find modern comforts such as | | | | Amongst the rolling hills, hidden chapels, vast vineyards |
| central heating, air conditioning, high speed internet and | | | | and the wildflowers, lives the mammoth Villa La |
| satellite TV, mingled amongst the tasteful antiques and | | | | Palazzina - providing for your every whim. Designed |
| furnishings which give the villa a sense of class. | | | | for the purpose of hosting banquets and festivals to |
| A private pool exists near the ground level of the | | | | honour the coming of spring, this villa was built big and |
| building for those who enjoy a swim. | | | | beds up to 22 people. It also contains two storeys of |
| Guests will also no doubt be pleased with the Jacuzzi | | | | delightful rooms that have been decorated only in 19th |
| that adjoins each bedroom. | | | | century period furnishings, including the antique |
| 3. Antico Convento, Sorrento Coast | | | | pianoforte. |
| Originally serving as a convent, this stunning 17th | | | | With a pool that stretches out in the front yard, and |
| century construction has been renovated to become a | | | | overlooks a dazzling valley ofgreenery and vineyards, |
| resplendent beacon overlooking the shoreline. Four | | | | guests will want to spend quite a bit of time outside! |
| storeys high, and built to cater for 12 guests, the villa is | | | | Within the house itself visitors are treated to an |
| adorned with exquisite antiques, paintings and furniture. | | | | espresso machine, wi-fi internet access, library and |
| Just one kilometre away lies the gorgeous township of | | | | telephone/fax. |
| Sorrento, where visitors can walk lazily along the | | | | |