Your Own Private Tuscany

Want to rent a vacation villa in Tuscany? What about an apartment in Rome? The logistics can be overwhelming and the choices are too numerous to count. But there's no question that when you are traveling with family or a group, private residences are the more affordable and authentic way to travel. Your Own Private Tuscany can help you figure out where to go, agencies to use, how to rent a car and shop in family-run stores for your superb home-cooked Italian meals. See the website for more details on how this book can help you plan your perfect vacation.

Apartment Rentals in Rome-Save Your Euros!

The Modern Traveler has always advocated renting an apartment as an economical way to enjoy Rome. At this stage, with one US dollar buying you .64 Euros, it pays to look for ways to save a few Euros. A great website for finding apartment rentals in the historic center of Rome is Sleep in Italy. You'll find great photos, lengthy descriptions of the apartments and their neighborhoods, and clear ideas of the prices. My advice is to book early-the best ones may already be taken for this summer!

Renting an Apartment in Rome for Your Vacation

Hotels in Rome are expensive. And with the dollar losing value at an alarming rate, they aren't getting any cheaper. Even if you find a reasonable hotel, you'll still have to pay to eat out for every meal. Consider renting an apartment. Not only will you pay a fraction of the cost for your accomodations (and get a living room and maybe even a private garden or terrace too), but you will also be able to truly live la dolce vita by shopping in the outdoor markets and cooking for yourself. There are countless rental agencies who work in Rome. Some reputable sites are: Vacanza Roma, Loving Apartments, Leisure in Rome and Barclay International Group.