Introducing Italy Perfect Shared
December 17th, 2021We are excited to announce the launch of Italy Perfect Shared with the first apartment in the remarkable Renaissance city of Florence! ... Read More
5 Terraces In Italy That Will Change Your Italian Aperitivo Forever
March 27th, 2019The Italian aperitivo is akin to happy hour. There are a few different opinions about how and why and where the tradition began: some say it was started in Milan in the 1860s by the creator of Campari, while some argue it was actually started in Turin in the 1780s by the creator of vermouth. ... Read More
How I Started Italy Perfect Vacation Rentals
August 27th, 2018Lisa Byrne, founder of Italy Perfect, shares her story of Casetta Bonsi, the little house in Florence that gave Italy Perfect its start. I can’t tell you how many times people say to me “I wish I had your job!” I’m so lucky to wake up excited to go to work every day, to share ... Read More
A Roman Holiday: Staying near the Spanish Steps in the Corelli Charm Apartment
August 20th, 2018Renowned travel blogger Leah Travels tells us all about her enjoyable stay in Rome. The Spanish Steps have been an inspiration for poets, painters and artists since the early 1720s. They’re also a landmark I frequented during my fourth visit to Rome in June. My Italy Perfect apartment was just a two-minutes walk from Piazza ... Read More
Spectacular Vacation Villas Right in the Center of Rome!
June 4th, 2018Imagine a stay in Rome that combines the best of country living and city amenities. In a small, gated neighborhood near the prime Piazza del Popolo-Spanish Steps area, and accessed from Piazzale Flaminio, two villas perch just enough above the city such that you can toast the sun as it sets behind the dome of ... Read More
Where to Stay in Florence
May 15th, 2018Florence is an intriguing small city, packed with wonderful thing to see, do, eat and drink. We recommend finding a vacation rental that you like and using that as your base to explore this fabled city. You really can walk to anywhere in the center, even with children. But if time and distance require, take ... Read More
Shopping with a Florence Fashion Expert
September 19th, 2017Florence is a shopping mecca, famous for fine fashion, leather, scents, art, decorated wood, fine papers and shoes. But how do you know which retailers to trust, what price is right and what is good quality? You don’t! It’s embarrassing the number of times we (who have taken shopping trips to Florence since we were teens) ... Read More
Andrew Harper’s HideAway Report Recommends Italy Perfect!
August 14th, 2017We are thrilled to be recommended in the August 2017 issue of Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report, an ultraexclusive travel publication revered the world over for its travel wisdom and hotel reviews. The author of the article, “ The Enduring Pleasures of Rome” stayed in our gorgeous Rome Elegante apartment located in Rome’s enchanting Prati neighborhood. ... Read More
Villa Rental Questions Answered…Even Those You Didn’t Know to Ask!
April 27th, 2017AFAR magazine, a leading travel publication, recently interviewed Italy Perfect founder Lisa Byrne for their April 25, 2017 article “How to Rent a Villa in Italy“. The article offers practical advice and insights that range from how far ahead to reserve to what to expect in terms of price and amenities. The bottom line is that its easier than ... Read More
A Dreamy Terrace in Rome
March 27th, 2017Mediterranean weather makes terraces enjoyable much of the year in Rome which is why finding the perfect apartment with a terrace, or balcony, is at the top of many of our guest’s wish list. When the weather is pleasant a terrace can be enjoyed throughout the day whether it’s in the morning with a cup of ... Read More
Behind-the-Scenes Italy Perfect Florence Video
February 20th, 2017Enjoy an insider’s view of a vacation rental inspection trip, an important aspect of our service because we pride ourselves on personally selecting every property we represent. Lisa and Pat Byrne, sisters and founders of Italy Perfect, had the good fortune to have sister Madelyn, founder of Paris Perfect and London Perfect, along on their trip to Florence, ... Read More