| While the world discovered Tuscany in film and novel | | | | You can visit monasteries and vineyards, or visit a |
| its neighbor to the east, Umbria, lay like an untouched | | | | dairy to see how cheese makers retrain their aged |
| jewel. As many have said: Umbria is Tuscany only | | | | craft. There are so many things to see and do in |
| without the crowds. Rolling mountains and fertile | | | | Umbria that you may never bother visiting its Roman |
| valleys showcase forests of elm and chestnut. | | | | neighbor to the south or its Tuscan neighbor to the |
| Medieval castles and monasteries lace the landscape. | | | | east, but you could if you so choose. They are within |
| Lakes and rivers wind past ancient watchtowers and | | | | driving distance to Umbria. |
| fortresses. Even Rome's mighty Tiber begins in | | | | It is as easy as getting on the Internet and |
| Umbria. If you were considering a holiday in Italy then | | | | performing a search. Hundreds of options are |
| it would be well worth your time to research Umbria. | | | | available to you. Simple search on villa rentals in |
| Villas can be rented in Umbria for cheaper than a | | | | Umbria and you will see countless results. From there |
| hotel room at your local beach, and for that purchase | | | | it is as easy as buying a book on Amazon. Look at |
| price you are treated to medieval townships, | | | | pictures of villas and farmhouses and choose your |
| handcrafted pottery, and breathtaking scenery. | | | | perfect vacation from among them. Villa rentals in |
| There are lakes and sleepy rivers to fish in, hills to | | | | Italy have become an affordable way to see all the |
| hike, and osterias in which to sit and sample local fare. | | | | sights of Italy. |