Archive for 'Activities'

Florence is a perfect holiday destination as there is an unbelievable and undeniable wealth of things to see and do. However, for the little ones that might be in your party, the endless parade of museums and churches might become a little tiresome after a while. Why not reward them by pencilling in some activities just for them? We've rounded up just three of the many things kids will love about Florence and these little things are perfect for keeping them engaged and happy. Just find a luxury villa in Florence and then explore away, knowing that everyone is going to have an absolute whale of a time!     Read More

Once you have decided on the area and have found a luxury villa in Arezzo, you will probably start planning how you are going to explore this beautiful corner of Tuscany and how you are going to spend your days there. If so, one wonderful, and more unique, way to see Arezzo that you might consider is by quad! Crazy Quad Toscana is a company based in the area which offers a variety of excursions for different levels of experience and different personal requirements and desires. You simply need to be over the age of sixteen and in possession of a current driver's licence (younger people or those without a licence can ride with you).     Read More

We've already discussed skiing in Abetone while in Tuscany but another good option are the Doganaccia ski slopes at Cutigliano. The resort is located in the Municipality of Cutigliano in Pistoia and it stretches along nearly 10 kilometres of downhill slopes. While there are fewer kilometres to ski by comparison to Abetone, there is a really good balance of slopes for beginners and kids and those for expert skiers. There are also options for those who can't, or don't want to, ski at all. Basically, the slopes of Dognaccia are great for involving everyone in the group or for ensuring that the whole family has fun. All you need to do is find a vacation rental in Pistoia and then you can spend a few days out on the slopes!     Read More

When people think of skiing in Italy, they tend to imagine the Alps but there are plenty of other ski resorts and options all around the country. One of the best of these and one of the most important ski resorts in the Appenines is at the Abetone pass, on the border between Emilia Romagna and Tuscany. The resort at Abetone is at an altitude of 1388m and is composed of four valleys, Luce Valley, Scoltenna Valley, Sestaione Valley and Lima Valley which are interconnected and offer skiers many kilometres of slopes connected with ski lifts. In total, there are 54km of slopes and 21 ski lifts. While it is a well-equipped and beautiful place to go skiing, it is also a charming resort which seems a little as though time has stopped.     Read More