... are having trouble finding an apartment/flat/villa for 4 weeks, from Oct. 16/20 to Nov 16/20. We are hoping to stay in Alba or nearby town and are looking for a place with 2 bedrooms, as we will be having guests. We obviously cannot afford an Albergo ... more

... We have found a small apartment in Centro di Alba. We are cooks in Italy for 9 months and are very excited about the entire Piemonte region. Please let us know of any culinary delights that are paticulary interesting and not necessarily well know. I am savory cook and my ... more

... but will require accomodation preferably for the whole team ( up to 20) in a villa or farmhouse etc. Most villas we have contacted only hold between 8-10 people max. Any help with finding just the one house would be greatly appreciated and look forward to any suggestions Many thanks ... more

... blooming in July, are at Villa Taranto ( Verbania Pallanza). - On the other side of the lake you can reach Santa Caterina del Sasso, an amazing monastery built at the foot of the cliffs on the lake shore. - Visit Orta San Giulio, a medieval village on the Orta Lake, half an ... more

... and Valgrande), but the Islands, Villa Taranto, Santa Caterina del Sasso can all be reached by the boat service on the lake, ( http://www.navlaghi.it/eng/m_orari.asp ) and the Mottarone peak may be reached by cable car ( http://www.stresa-mottarone.it/orari_tariffe_estive.htm ) . For ... more

... stately and more expensive hotels, villas, gardens, and tour groups would attract more mature visitors. This isn’t just my perception.... Apparently that was your perception as well in this earlier thread when you stated that the lakes ‘tend’ to attract a more mature crowd – “All of the Italian lakes ... more

Thanks, VillaS, I will defenitely check out the villages that you named. As I'll be traveling alone, I prefer to have a few activities and some potential company at times. I'd like to find a small walkable town, that has plenty of dining, walking and shopping possibilities, and ... more

... visit Lake Como. The hour train ride in each direction will not make that much of a difference and the scenery is gorgeous. Fjord Lake Como is stunning with its villas and gardens and tiny towns dotting its shores. Varenna is peaceful and relaxing. Enjoy whichever lake you visit… Vagabonda ... more

... want to check the Slow Travel web site, they have an extensive list of holiday rental reviews. The people seem to know what they're talking about. Many of the reviews are for agriturismo, apartments, and villas. You can search by location: http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/vr/reviews.asp ... more