New Year

A new year brings with it new experiences and an entire 12 months in which to explore Italy from top to bottom.

Art & Culture

2011 will see the celebration of 150 years since the unification of Italy. The Scuderie del Quirnale in Rome showcases an array of paintings reflecting political change throughout the past two centuries.
Stay in one of our beautiful properties within the Eternal City, or on the outskirts in Southern Lazio for a more peaceful vacation.

Sport
The world's top female skiers hit the slopes of Cortina d'Ampezzo in January, for the FIS World Alpine Skiing World Cup and is the most glamorous event in the skiing calendar. Stay in one of Cottages to Castles' wonderful properties on Lake Como or within Varese, just an hour drive from the cityscapes of Milan and ideal for a short visit to the ski resorts of the north.

Festivals
Italy is home to the Festa and every month is full of celebration and tradition.  This month sees the Il Palio di Sant Antonio Abate in the Tuscan town of Buti, near Pisa.  The Palio is an exciting, competitive and colourful day where a large horse race takes place representing each neighbourhood, the winner takes away the much coveted Palio.

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