We have had two Italian holidays with Italian Villa Vcations, the first was Torre Fantini, in Tredozio, Emilia Romagna. What a beautiful location right on the edge of Tuscany and adjacent to a lovely village full of friendly people. The local area is marvellous to explore, and naturally the food is good. Jane’s organisation is superb, she has chosen some lovely places to be. The second was in Palazzo Castiglione in Mantua, an old palace full of history, right on the city square. Every room different and beautiful. Mine host was friendly, helpful, and could not have done more for me. Jane had organised a guide, Giuliana, for the week who was able to take me around and explain the history of the city, she accompanied me to local restaurants and showed me a part of the Italian culture that your ordinary tourist seldom experiences. On the whole I could not have asked for a better introduction to Italy than through this company. I will be returning to Italy next year to yet another area at Jane’s recommendation and am confident that the experience will be as enlightening and enjoyable as before.