[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Apartment Suite Azalea. Pool, panoramic view on the Chianti hills. Villa in Barberino Tavarnelle with private pool and kitchen ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22740000/22736500/22736457/3c7485b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22740000/22736500/22736457/df49aea9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22740000/22736500/22736457/d568a84e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22740000/22736500/22736457/b02df6d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22740000/22736500/22736457/16a1f1aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Apartment Suite Azalea. Pool, panoramic view on the Chianti hills. provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61830 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Apartment Suite Azalea. Pool, panoramic view on the Chianti hills. Apartment with swimming pool and panoramic view in the heart of Chianti Florence. Villa Il Borraccio is a unique and beautiful if you are looking for a relaxing holiday or want to discover Tuscany. The complex is located a short distance between two of the most important historic cities of Tuscany, Florence and Siena, and from its windows you can see the Chianti hills up to the towers of San Gimignano. The whole structure is surrounded by Mediterranean plants and a green lawn. It consists of two comfortable apartments in the main building and a third annexe apartment. Each apartment has an independent entrance and private garden. Suite Apartment Azalea has a beautiful panoramic view of the medieval village of Barberino val D'Elsa, the valleys and hills of Chianti and a view of the swimming pool. Very large and comfortable, measuring 170 square meters. On the ground floor, it consists of a large and bright living room with sofa bed and access to the terrace and private garden, the spacious and well-equipped kitchen, a dining room, a double bedroom and a large bathroom with shower. On the first floor there is a double bedroom with a beautiful panoramic view, bathroom with tub. a double bedroom with balcony and panoramic view, bathroom with shower. The apartment is equipped with many accessories needed for cooking, from hob, oven, fridge with freezer, dishwasher, sink. Please note, heating / air conditioning are not included in the rental price. They may be available at an additional cost if used. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: è permesso negli ambienti esterni della proprietà ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Basketball nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Unit size: 1,830 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29750000/29741600/29741545/187dffc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Your panoramic house in Tuscany between vineyards and olive groves. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number IT048054B4TAFQDHVO ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Azalea Suite Beautiful Panoramic View. Last Days Off Azalea Suite Beautiful Panoramic View. Last Days Off Apartment ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.55027%2C11.17513&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8j3E50BsJsp72gnnKYedJCN4cig=) Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, Tuscany #### What's nearby - Antinori nel Chianti Classico - 10 min drive - 9.7 km - Castello di Monsanto - 13 min drive - 12.2 km - Casa Sola - Chianti Winery - 16 min drive - 14.2 km - Tenuta Torciano Winery - 17 min drive - 17.4 km - Isole e Olena Winery - 18 min drive - 16.7 km #### Getting around - Barberino Val d'Elsa Station - 13 min drive - Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Il Caratello - ‬17 min walk - ‪Macelleria Francini - ‬8 min drive - ‪Bagnoli Pasticceria - ‬3 min drive - ‪Caffè degli amici - ‬16 min walk - ‪Osteria La Gramola - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Apartment Suite Azalea. Pool, panoramic view on the Chianti hills. have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Apartment Suite Azalea. Pool, panoramic view on the Chianti hills. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Apartment Suite Azalea. Pool, panoramic view on the Chianti hills.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Apartment Suite Azalea. Pool, panoramic view on the Chianti hills.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Apartment Suite Azalea. Pool, panoramic view on the Chianti hills. located? > Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Antinori nel Chianti Classico, Abbey of Passignano, and Fattoria di Montecchio. Passignano Abbey and Church of San Lorenzo are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Apartment Suite Azalea. Pool, panoramic view on the Chianti hills. Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne C. Jul 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent villa and location We had a wonderful holiday. The location is perfect with a short walk into the nearest town where there are restaurants and bars. The villa and pool are very well-maintained with amazing views across the countryside. Great location for day trips into Florence. The host is really lovely and so friendly. ##### Joanne C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James K. May 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Host, Property and Location We enjoyed our stay immensely. Gabrielle was a great host. The property is great, the views are magnificent and the location allowed us to use our rental car to travel all throughout Tuscany and return in the evening. You wake up every morning with San Gimignano on a distant hill. As an added treat, there are several little towns and villages within a 2-5 kilometers that few are aware of that are also historic and picturesque. Donato, Barbarino to name a couple. Tavarnelle is a great town to shop for groceries. They also have a farmacie. If you stay here, you won’t be disappointed. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1262ab8c-f3c8-46af-937f-7ca41dfb8994-1748476950111.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cae7ccb6-8563-4f5a-b05f-072480cb6540-1748477249634.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/64dd06b3-238b-4b04-acc5-c17319fbb572-1748477249976.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dd12fe49-ba87-4c96-9be4-095784f24bf8-1748477254498.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### James K. Stayed 8 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mathieu E. Jul 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great with kids We staid there for a week, great with kids (pool) and good location in the countryside if you have car (30m from Florence, 15m from San Gimignano, 35 from Siena) ##### Mathieu E. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ray & Jo Ann C. Oct 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Too short… Our 2-wk. reservation (Oct. 5-19) was actually increased by a week Sept. 28-Oct. 5, making it a 3-wk reservation, however, due to a medical issue, we had to return to the USA 10 days early. Gabriella was a wonderful property manager assisting us with seeking medical and hospital care. Lovely property and location. ##### Ray & Jo Ann C. Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David J. Jul 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good value Had difficulty locating from the instructions provided but it was perfect when we found it. Comfortable, accessible, and great views. Gabbriella was a delight and while she speaks no English we managed to communicate with the help of a translation app. ##### David J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pauline A. Oct 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Family Holiday in a Very Beautiful Area of Tuscany We enjoyed a delightful two weeks staying at Villa Il Borrachio in September. Apartment Azalea is spacious, well equipped and set on two floors. The two bedrooms on the first floor have double beds and en-suites whilst the bedroom on the ground floor has two single beds with a bathroom located on the other side of the kitchen/dining area. There is a wonderful view from the living room of the countryside with San Gimignano in the distance. The wi-fi was good and with our laptop plus hdmi cable we were able to stream films. There is a private sunny terrace with table and chairs. The swimming pool is well kept and a good size for swimming. Although shared by other apartments on site there were plenty of loungers and it never felt crowded. The site is very safe and secure. The location is ideal for visiting Siena and Florence with San Gimignano being closer. The world famous Antinori winery with its awe inspiring architecture is a short drive away and there are smaller local wineries that do wine tasting within walking distance. Being able to walk to the restaurants in the nearby villages of Tavernelle and Barberino (~15mins away) meant evening meals out without the need to drive - a bonus for the day time driver. In Barberino there is a large drinking water dispenser (still and sparkling) in the playground which saves wastage of single use plastic bottles. Gabbriella and Franco are very helpful and charming hosts (Google translate helped to bridge the language gap). We would happily return if visiting this part of Tuscany again. ##### Pauline A. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona J. Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Villa in a great location The villa was spacious, nicely appointed and very clean. Gabriella was a lovely, friendly host, trying hard to communicate even though we were not good at Italian! Lovely big pool, beautiful views and an easy walk to 2 close villages for restaurants. We arrived on a Sunday and holiday Monday so most shops were shut so it was difficult to get food. A few basic supplies would have been nice to arrive to but obviously not a requirement from the host.We would definitely visit again. ##### Fiona J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gian Paolo T. Aug 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy ##### Gian Paolo T. Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ludwig R. Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lage der Unterkunft Das Haus liegt in unmittelbarer Nähe einer viel befahrenen Strasse; dies ist gelegentlich schon ziemlich störend vor allem Nachts. ##### Ludwig R. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SIMON S. Aug 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Extraordinaire La maison est grande et chaque chambre a sa propre salle de bain. La vue sur San Gimignano est exceptionnelle. La localisation de la maison est idéale pour visiter la Toscane. ##### SIMON S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline G. Aug 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradis Magnifique séjour en Toscane dans la Villa de Gabbriella et Franco! Ce sont des hôtes accueillants, chaleureux et aux petits soins pour leurs invités. Magnifique vue sur la campagne de la Toscane! Les installations étaient fidèles au photos et le tout était bien confortable! Il était également bien situé pour faire des visites des villes avoisinantes! ##### Caroline G. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian E. Sep 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ferienhaus mit viel Platz Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Urlaub, es war alles in Ordnung, Objekt und Lage sind herrlich! ##### Christian E. Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jörg-Oliver K. Jul 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Erholsamer und schöner Urlaub in traumhafter Umgebung Wir (Familie mit 3 Kindern, 12, 9 und 9 Jahre) haben unglaublich schöne und erholsame 19 Tage erlebt. Das Objekt war wie in der Anzeige beschrieben, traumhaft gelegen und wirklich Toskana pur. Einzige Manko, es gab keine Waschmaschine, die eigentlich in der Beschreibung angegeben war. Hier hatte die Vermieterin aber wog, die Beschreibung schon geändert, was aber in der Anzeige noch nicht umgesetzt worden war. Sie bot direkt an, unsere Wäsche zu waschen. Bezahlen mussten wir hierfür nichts. Die Vermieter waren insgesamt unglaublich hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend, aber auch sehr angenehm zurückhaltend. Man hat kaum gemerkt, dass sie ebenfalls auf dem Grundstück wohnten. Bei Problemen waren sie immer ansprechbar und auch bei der Suche nach Restaurants waren sie behilflich. Aufgrund des Wetters waren die Klimaanlagen in den beiden oberen Schlafzimmer sehr willkommen. Da das untere Schlafzimmer über keine Klimaanlage verfügte, haben wir die letzten Tage mit einer mitgebrachten Matratze zu Dritt in einem der oben Schlafzimmer geschlafen. Das Objekt liegt fussläufig zwischen 2 Orten, die beide über diverse Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten verfügen. Ausflugsziele sind in direkter Nähe. Der hauseigene Pool lädt aber auch dazu ein, einfach nur das Wetter, die Ruhe und die umgebende Landschaft zu genießen. Vielen Dank für einen rundum gelungenen Urlaub. ##### Jörg-Oliver K. Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isabelle L. Sep 16, 2016 #### Très Bon Séjour Nous avons passé une semaine dans l'appartement Cyclamen et celle ci fut très agréable. Nous avons été très bien accueillis par la propriétaire Gabriella, qui nous a donné toutes les explications nécessaires et utiles pour visiter la région. Le gîte en lui même est impeccable, très propre et bien aménagé, une seule suggestion, rajouter un lave linge, et une cafetière, car la cafetière italienne était petite et quand on aime le café ça n'est pas très pratique. La piscine est super et lorsque nous y étions il y avait toujours peu de monde. Le gîte est entouré d'oliviers et de vignes. Si on le souhaite Gabriella propose du Chianti et de l'huile d'olive de sa propre production. Nous sommes repartis avec 6 litres et nous en profitons tous les jours!! La situation géographique est idéale pour visiter Florence, Sienne, San Gimignano, Volterra, qui se trouvent à peu de kms ce qui permet de faire les visites sur une journée. Pour conclure nous avons passé un excellent séjour et recommandons sans aucune restriction ce gîte. Isabelle et Eric. ##### Isabelle L. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Alison H. Aug 4, 2016 #### Apartment Begonia We spent a week in July at the Begonia apartment/ holiday home at Villa Il Borraccio. The friendly owner Gabriella spoke no English but we managed to communicate with our little bit of italian. There are 3 rental properties on the site, 2 having 2-3 bedrooms and the Begonia, a small bungalow with one double bedroom, lounge, kitchen an bathrooom plus a terrace. It overlooks vineyards and hills and the view from the kitchen window was to die for. There is a sizable swimming pool with loungers and large umbrellas which we had to ourselves most of the time. Villa il Borraccio is situated in very large and beautiful grounds on the main road between the small town of Tavarnelle val di Pesa and Barbarino Val D'Elsa. There is a pedestrian footpath aongide the road in both directions with superb vistas of the Tuscan hlls and valleys. To Barbarino it took about 10 minutes to walk. This is a very well preserved very traditional Tuscan village with beautiful buildings and church and fantastic views. There is a panoramic terrace in front of the church with a restaurant and pizzeria, both very good, but you may need to book in advance.In the small village square is another very good pizzeria.The weather the week we were there was extremely hot and the first night we got bitten by mosquitos outside on the terrace but we bought mosquito repellent devices and citronella candles the next day which seemed to work. The nearest large supermarket is just past Barbarino near Poggibonsi on the road to San Gimignano and is called PAM. It's open on Sundays too. The location of the property is excellent for visiting Florence, San Gimignano and Siena plus the Chianti villages. There is a bus to Florence and Siena from Tavrnelle and Barbarino, which passes the house. We decided to drie to Florence and parked at a free car park immediately after the motorway junction just before Certosa, then caught to bus to the centre. It cost 1.20 euros and you buy tickets at the cafebar just past the car park. The journey to the centre takes about 20 mins and stops at Florence main railway station. i would defintitely recommend this property if you like peace and quiet, apart from just the sound of birds and cicadas. ##### Alison H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Aurélia C. Jul 8, 2016 #### True holidays - de Vraies vacances ! La Villa Il Borraccio est très bien située, au cœur du Chianti, entre Florence et Sienne et à mi-chemin entre deux villages et leurs commerces, ce qui était très pratique. Le cadre, avec son point de vue sur les oliveraies et les ciprès des coteaux de Toscane, est encore plus beau en réel que sur les photos. La piscine est très bien entretenue. La location est parfaitement tenue. Le logement est spacieux et clair. Pas de four micro-ondes, mais y en a-t-il vraiment besoin pour cuisiner à l'Italienne ? Gabriella, la propriétaire, est très chaleureuse et serviable. Nous avons passé une excellente semaine de vacances ! We warmly advice the Villa Il Borraccio as a vacation's house rent. The landscape is wonderful, the location very easy to live, the house is clear and spacious and the owner really friendly! ##### Aurélia C. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerald H. Jul 4, 2016 #### Ein kleines Juwel in der Toskana! Ein Traumurlaub! Einfach wunderbar dieser Urlaub. Die Unterkunft und der Garten mit Pool ein Traum. Alles sehr gepflegt, ruhig, romantisch und die Besitzer herzlich und zuvorkommend. Wir (Paar 32 J.) hatten dort einen der schönsten Urlaube überhaupt. Danke Gabriella! Wir kommen sicher wieder!! Gerald + Isabel ##### Gerald H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Carol H. Oct 4, 2015 #### Amazing views We just returned from a great two-week stay in the Azalea apartment. Pros: -- great location, convenient for touring throughout Chianti. We even went as far as Lucca and the Val di Orcia. - clean, spacious layout, well-equipped kitchen and dining room, lovely terrace for al fresco dining, reliable wi-fi, fantastic views, secure parking - friendly, helpful owner (doesn't speak English but tries hard to communicate) Cons: - upstairs layout is awkward for sharing...with ensuite bathroom located where it cannot be comfortably reached by the second bedroom (meaning a trek downstairs to reach a bathroom in the middle of the night); in addition, the bed in the master bedroom is unbelievably hard! I like a hard bed, but it was impossible to sleep on this one. - some of the advertised amenities did not exist..no hair dryer or microwave, for example. While there was air conditioning, the owner did not provide access, indicating that cross-ventilation was enough. It would have been fine except for mosquitoes and street noise at night. - we knew we would pay extra for gas but were surprised to learn that also meant hot water...thus we paid extra to take a shower or wash dishes - we also learned that we would have to pay to do laundry (no problem) but found out that the owner would do it for us...4.50€ per load but we were surprised when it came back wet, washed but not dried. - there was also an extra charge for towels for the pool. Overall, we had a pleasant holiday. We simply wish the owner included more of the extras in the basic price so we had a better expectation up-front of the total cost. ##### Carol H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### bernard B. Aug 9, 2013 #### Très bon Séjour Situation idéale pour apprécier Florence, Sienne et les environs. La propriété est calme ; extérieur très bien entretenu, intérieur très confortable et accueillant, la vue est imprenable et petits et grands peuvent s'y reposer agréablement et profiter de se rafraîchir dans la piscine. Nous recommanderions volontiers cette location à un ami. ##### bernard B. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### christof k. Aug 31, 2011 #### Kleines Idyll mit Traumblick in die Toskana Alle Angaben im Online-Inserat wurden erfüllt bzw. übertroffen. Äußerst sauber gehaltenes und offensichtlich liebevoll gepflegtes Anwesen, nach außen mittels Toranlage und umlaufendem Zaun gesichert . Pool (wird täglich gereinigt!) ist Kleinkinder-gesichert (Hecke+Tor). Nebenkosten vor Ort (Gas/Metano, Klimaanlage) angemessen. Vermieterin Vor-Ort jederzeit erreichbar und sehr hilfsbereit bei Problemen oder Informationen aller Art ohne in irgendeiner Weise aufdringlich zu wirken. Arbeiten an der Anlage werden weitestmöglich "im Hintergrund" erledigt. Allgemeines: Alle zentralen Orte der Toskana in relativ kurzer Zeit erreichbar. Traumblick Richtung San Gimignano (App. Azalea). Würden jederzeit wieder dort Urlaub machen bzw. dieses Domizil auch Freunden empfehlen. ##### christof k. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Lake City Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Dartmouth-Hotels-Lake-City-Motel.h4419303.Hotel-Information) > > [Cabin Rentals Sooke](https://www.expedia.ca/Sooke-Cabins.d181789-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotel Cosmopolitan](https://www.expedia.ca/Florence-Hotels-Hotel-Cosmopolitan.h1463136.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Inn by Marriott Nashville Downtown/Convention Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Nashville-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-Nashville-DowntownConvention-Center.h23533737.Hotel-Information) > > [Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco](https://www.expedia.ca/Montalcino-Hotels-Rosewood-Castiglion-Del-Bosco.h2173539.Hotel-Information) > > [Terme di Saturnia Natural Spa & Golf Resort - The Leading Hotels of the World](https://www.expedia.ca/Manciano-Hotels-Terme-Di-Saturnia-Natural-Spa-Golf-Resort-The-Leading-Hotels-Of-The-World.h6488645.Hotel-Information) > > [Waterpark Hotels in Orlando](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Waterpark-Hotels.0-0-d178294-tWaterparkHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Villa Cicolina](https://www.expedia.ca/Montepulciano-Hotels-Villa-Cicolina.h2527290.Hotel-Information) > > [Borgo Pignano Tuscany](https://www.expedia.ca/Volterra-Hotels-Borgo-Pignano.h8677240.Hotel-Information) > > [Embassy Suites By Hilton Aruba Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Noord-Hotels-Embassy-Suites-By-Hilton-Aruba-Resort.h76165797.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Royal York](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Fairmont-Royal-York.h17289.Hotel-Information) > > [Midnight Sun Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitehorse-Hotels-Midnight-Sun-Inn.h12238509.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Barcelona](https://www.expedia.ca/5Star-Barcelona-Hotels.s50-0-d179992.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hu Firenze Camping In Town](https://www.expedia.ca/Florence-Hotels-Firenze-Camping-In-Town.h18331768.Hotel-Information) > > [Motels Markham](https://www.expedia.ca/Markham-Motels.d10353-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotel Rialto](https://www.expedia.ca/Venice-Hotels-Hotel-Rialto.h3690.Hotel-Information) > > [Castelfalfi](https://www.expedia.ca/Montaione-Hotels-TOSCANA-RESORT-CASTELFALFI.h16117482.Hotel-Information) > > [Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Barga-Hotels-Renaissance-Tuscany-Il-Ciocco-Resort-Spa.h1064090.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Callander](https://www.expedia.ca/Callander-Hotels.d6141113.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Cheap Hotels in Penticton](https://www.expedia.ca/Penticton-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d4135-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Torre a Cona Wine Estate](https://www.expedia.ca/Rignano-SullArno-Hotels-Torre-A-Cona-Wine-Estate.h42059842.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to San Diego (SAN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/san/toronto-to-san-diego) > > [Air Canada](https://www.expedia.ca/Air-Canada-Flights.cAC.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Marrakech (RAK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/rak/vancouver-to-marrakech) > > [WestJet Calgary (YYC) to Panama City (ECP) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/westjet-from-calgary-intl-to-northwest-florida-beaches-intl/ws/yyc/ecp) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Amman](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Amman.d375.Car-Rental-Guide) > > [Car rentals in Ottawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Ottawa.d178296.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Cruise > [Carnival Cruises](https://www.expedia.ca/Carnival-Cruise-Lines.cCV.Cruise-Line-Info)