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If there is a single word more alluring than Italy, then it must be its own heart and soul... Tuscany. Always so much more than a place, Tuscany, Italy is first a way of life, each present moment infused with two centuries of the world's favorite art, culture, food and wine.

In the rolling Tuscan hills not far from the mythic cities of Florence, Siena and San Gimignano is one of the largest private landholdings in all of Italy. Vineyards and orchards of olive trees pattern the hillsides. Two grand cypress-lined lanes ascend to a historic castle. Dotting the Castello di Casole estate are restored Casali farmhouses each with dramatic glass-tiled private pools.

For many, no dream is more enticing than to own your own home in Tuscany. To travel and explore every season; to leave behind the worries of reservations and logistics and upkeep; to return to a comfortable, exquisite surrounding, now also known as home...

Castello di Casole makes this dream an infinitely closer reality, for not only does it offer what are surely Tuscany's most remarkable villas and surrounding estate, but also the choice of whole or partnership interests ownership.

For those not intrested in ownership you can still enjoy the beauty of Castello di Casole... there will also be a beautiful boutique hotel opening in Summer 2010.

And Casali farmhouse rentals are also possible.

Source: Timbers Collection, Castello di Casole

Dozens of vacation villas, apartments and farmhouses in Italy are inviting guests to enjoy a complimentary two nights stay on a seven-night holiday rental. This Free Summer Weekends in Italy promotion offered by www.ParkerVillas.com of Massachusetts translates into nearly a 30% discount across the board. From apartments in Rome, Florence or Venice to villas and country farmhouses in Tuscany, Umbria and the rest of Italy, there is a wide range of choices for both small and large groups.

What allows Parker to offer such uniform promotions in the highly fragmented vacation rental market is that every home Parker represents is under exclusive contract. Parker ensures renters end up with exactly what they see. Mario Scalzi, founder and CEO of Parker explains: "The primary advantage consumers gain by using exclusive agents like Parker Villas, as opposed to the do-it-yourself rental portals, is knowing each rental home is thoroughly inspected and certified." According to Scalzi: "Parker not only sets competitive market prices based on measurable criteria, but as a U.S. company it organizes foreign property owners to act as one in meeting and exceeding customer expectations."

Parker Villas has been in business since 1993 and has been favorably reviewed by dozens of major media outlets throughout its history. Even more reassuring to the consumer, Parker Villas takes pride in exceeding a 99% client satisfaction rating year after year. With the cost of air travel dropping, a stronger dollar overseas and promotions such as this, there seems little reason to forego that much needed Italy vacation this summer.

Source: Parker Villas