Monday, 3 December 2012

International Cheap Tickets - What's an Agriturismo?


As working farms you are often provided (for a fee) wonderful meals made with farm fresh produce and meats by local chefs. And stables, spas, clean rooms (often with kitchens) and many offer additional amenities such as pools, agriturismos offer comfortable, far from having guests help with the farm in exchange for a nights stay. But always relaxing, stays at an agriturismo can be rustic and simple to modern and opulent, far from being a "working vacation". An "Agriturismo" is an Italian term used to describe staying on a farm versus staying at a hotel.

Rosaria and Daniel even took us into Marchano to the wine co-op as well as the grocery co-op. At the time we were there the whole thing cost about 450 Euros for three nights. And sitting room, dining area, and a large open space with a kitchen, the eight of us had two large bedrooms a WC with shower. Daniel is a trained French Chef and made incredible dishes. We had our evening meals (often pot luck) with Rosaria and Daniel (the proprietors) and their two boys and family. Was great, the last agriturismo we stayed at, our stay at Agriturismo Santa Maria in Umbria.

Most farms are near regional points of interest and the proprietors can share with you a local's insight into those points as well as things not covered in your guide book. And allow you to get the feel of Italian rural life at a slower pace, relaxing, friendly, agriturismos are comfortable.

As the traveling party grows a car looks more and more economical, i find the trains a great way to travel when I am alone or with one other person. I have travelled Europe both by train and by auto. To get anywhere will cost you money and before you decide not to use a car weigh the benefits, remember. This savings will also offset some of the cost of the car. You can also save money by staying at an agriturismo over a hotel of similar quality in a tourist center. The added cost of the car is offset by the added mobility and freedom. All agriturismos are outside of city limits so you'll need a car if you intend to get around and see the sights, by definition.

It will be time well spent and will enhance your vacation stay in Italy. Spend some time online and find the agriturismo that fits your travel goals and your personal style. You need to give an agriturismo a try, if you want to feel the warmth and beauty of Italy today at a relaxed and easy pace, if you want to see more than just the main attractions, the Italy that the locals enjoy, if you are interested in seeing the "real" Italy.

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