You know we must be in a recession if the villa rental company Luxury Retreats puts out an article on How To Stretch Your Buck in Tuscany. But they do come up with some valid points, such as:
1) Rent a Bigger Place. “More bedrooms equal less money per suite, as a rule of thumb, so if you’re looking for a really good deal, gather more friends and family.”
2) Cook Your Own Meals. “When you’re renting a villa though, you’re blessed with an easy cost-cutter: your kitchen.”
3) Stay Far Away From the City. “There are deals to be had the further you venture outside of the main tourist towns, which are never more than a quick scenic drive away anyways.” (Though, with gas prices as they are, those scenic drives can end up being pretty pricey.)
Despite the name, the prices are (like they said) somewhat reasonable should you and a number of friends or relatives want a multi-room crashpad in Tuscany. We are liking Il Cipresso (pictured above) and Villa di Montelopio, a 5-BR Pisa-area villa that rents from $700 per night for up to 8 people.
Luxury Retreats has villas throughout the world; in Italy, they rent villas in 13 of the 20 regions, including Campania (the Amalfi Coast), Puglia, and Sicily. And, if you just can’t afford to stay in an Italian villa this year (or next), LR has a unique feature for armchair travelers: the wish list. Dream On!
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