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 Italian Legal
The Advantages of a Villa Vacation
Which villa is right for you?
Styles of Homes
How Properties are Described
Sleeping Arrangements
Kitchens, Baths & Butlers
Creature Comforts
Utilities
Great Outdoors
Moving About
Where's the Beef
Villas Versus Hotels
Tannins, Tidbits and Taunts
A tavola non s'invecchia
Coffee Breaks
The Faces of Wine
Weird English
Tortured Italian
No man’s land
Did you know...
Con un sorriso sulle labbra
General Interest
Money and Costs
Transportation
Travel Requirements
Weather
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Kitchens
All kitchens are listed by their amenities. All should have sufficient pots, pans, dishes, flatware, utensils and glasses for the maximum number of occupants. Italians drink espresso. Unless mentioned, don't expect to find American-style coffeepots. Most Italian refrigerators are smaller than their American counterparts, as Italians still prefer to shop for groceries on a daily basis. Some stove tops may require a match to light each burner and only kitchens listed as having a dishwasher have one.
Splish Splash
Bathrooms are described by the facilities they possess. Some have showers or tubs with hand showers, or both. Bathtubs can be regular tubs, Jacuzzi tubs or hip tubs. Hip tubs are half the length of a normal tub and come with either a hand shower or a wall mounted showerhead. Half baths only have a toilet and sink. Shower rooms have a shower but no toilet. Most bathrooms in Italy have a bidet.
Maids & Cooks
The vast majority of homes are self-catering and unless you bring your own, hiring a local maid or a cook is not an option. At properties, with a maid symbol, a maid or cook may be hired separately. Remember to reserve these services at the time of booking. A few villas come with m resident staff.
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