We were interested in staying in a place in Italy relatively unexplored by American tourists, and we found Puglia, a region in the heel of the boot. We were thrilled to find this villa on the outskirts of Fasano, which more than accommodated two people with lots of room to spare. The gardens and swimming pool were beautiful and we sat by the pool as much as the weather permitted. The villa is beautifully decorated with an African motif and Piero, the owner, was very hospitable. He arrived several mornings with cappuccino and pastries in hand and offered to take us out on a boat in Polignano al Mare to see the caves. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate and we had a numbr of windy and rainy days. This is an excellent location from which to see many of the beautiful ancient towns of Puglia and a lovely place to return to after a day of driving and touring.