There are many ways to celebrate National Book Lover’s Day this year, including giving yourself a book-themed holiday you’ll never forget. Get ready for the best literary trip of your life with Home To Go and its unlimited selection of vacation rentals around the world. From classics like Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility to beloved novels for young adults like The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants , these rentals are for bookworms who love to enjoy a good book and explore new cities on their vacation.
As a book lover, there are a lot of things to cross off your bucket list—meeting your favorite authors, sipping a latte from a great author penning a brilliant novel, and visiting the home of a favorite literary genius Home. All day long. Another thing to add to your bucket list, especially during this extraordinary and nationally recognized holiday, is to plan a vacation that makes you feel like you're living in a novel.
Depending on whether you're a city girl who's always dreamed of attending a Gatsby-style party in downtown Manhattan, or whether you'd rather be in the countryside or at the beach snuggling up with a book, there's something for every lover with these 10 Literary vacation homes are calling your name:
1. "A Moveable Feast " by Ernest Hemingway - Lapeyrère Apartment, Paris, France
For all the Hemingway fans out there, book a trip to the most romantic city in the world for just $122 per night and relive Ernest Hemingway's Parisian years in this quintessential central Paris apartment. From here, you can stroll to some of the author’s favorite cafes, bookstores, and even his old apartment!
2. "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants " by Ann Brashares - House Megalochori, Sardinia, Greece
Think back to the first time Lena Kaligaris saw the beautiful country of Greece—the blue and white houses by the sea—and remember how much you wished you were in her shoes. Now you can! Enjoy Santorini, maybe meet a lovely Greek or two, and stay in this three-bedroom Greek villa that sleeps four and rents for $237 per night.
3. A Song of Ice and Fire series by George RR Martin — Apartment Dubrovnik Orašac, Dubrovnik, Croatia
George R.R. Martin's fantasy world of Westeros is filled with many exotic and beautiful places, including Dorne. Feel like you're on the coast of Westeros when you move into this dramatic Dubrovnik apartment, with stunning ocean views, a swim in the beautiful pool and skip all the violence in the book, available for low rent to $67 per night!
4. "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Essex Tower Apartments, New York City
Living like Jay Gatsby and his party crew isn't cheap, but for just $2,173 a night, you can throw the best Gatsby party right next to Central Park. Come to this luxury apartment and bring your best copy of The Great Gatsby with you, where you can celebrate your love of literature and the Roaring 20s in the city that never sleeps.
5. JK Rowling’s “Harry Potter” – The Red House, London, England
With Harry Potter and the Cursed Child finally out in theaters, your Harry Potter feelings are likely at an all-time high, and you might be considering taking an HP-themed trip in the near future. If so, London's Red Rooms rental is for you, as it's located in central London for $290 per night and is very close to Warner Bros. Studio Tours and King's Cross train station (because you know you're dying to take the Hogwarts Gewurz Express train picture).
6. James Joyce’s “Dublins ” – Baggett Rath House, Dublin, Ireland
Explore the beautiful city of Dublin, grab your favorite James Joyce novel and enjoy the comfort of this lovely apartment for $152 per night. When you need a break from reading, stop by the James Joyce Center downtown and grab a few Guinness.
7. "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes - "Salomón rojo" apartment in Madrid, Spain
For just $81 per night, you can visit one of Spain's most beautiful cities and learn the story of the beloved Don Quixote. During your stay in Madrid, be sure to visit the church and convent where the tomb of writer Miguel de Cervantes was recently discovered, and head to the Plaza de España to see the statue of Don Quixote and his squire Sancho Panza .
8. Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility – Ashford House, Kent, England
This quaint house in rural Sussex, England is for hopeless romantics and Jane Austen fans. This $84 per night ranch-style rental will provide you with beautiful views, peaceful nights, and sunny mornings. Discover where the Dashwood sisters experience love, romance, and heartbreak in Jane Austen's novel Sense and Sensibility.
9. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown — Apartment Terrazza Cola di Rienzo, Rome, Italy
You know you’ve always dreamed of an amazing vacation to Rome, Italy, so stop denying yourself and take the leap this National Book Lover’s Day! When you need a break from saving Rome and the Vatican from the Illuminati, and all the pasta you're going to eat, spend your nights in this historic three-bedroom penthouse for just $116 a night.
10. Bram Stoke’s Dracula – Budapest Apartment, Budapest, Hungary
For $70 a night, you can get up close and personal with one of the world's most famous vampires. This historic Budapest apartment is just steps away from the Labyrinth of Buda Castle, the residence and prison of Count Dracula. So if you are looking for a unique, gothic and unforgettable holiday - look no further!
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