I have a new love for a place that is not known by many, Sardinia. It is an Italian island off the west coat of Italy and for many years, an old University of Florence classmate, Luca, told me stories of his beautiful and ancient home. We decided to add Sardinia to our European summer because we wanted a sea experience without the crowds at Positano, the masses in Mykonos, or the Brits in the South of France. A quick Google on Sardinia, and the bluest sea and clearest water

Five-star hotel service has its perks, but renting a private villa is the ultimate holiday luxury. Especially when it's a property on the North coast of Sardinia (Italy) with the amenities of a private pool, air conditioning, a view of the Mediterranean, daily maid service, and a concierge that can arrange everything from a private sailing expedition to a five-course private chef prepared dinner. If the goal is work hard to play hard, seven days in a private villa is the rewa

In July last year (2015) we rented Capanna Cerreto for seven days with Montreal based website, Luxury Retreats, in the Tuscan hills with our dear friends Tyler, Jessica, and their daughter. Having lived in Florence as a university exchange student, I love going back to Tuscany. The villa was located off a country road and up a winding dirt road. Without any close neighbours, we were situated amongst Chianti vineyards and olive groves. The main floor had a large living area