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Have you already booked one of our stunning Tuscany Villas? Or maybe you have been browsing our website, dreaming of a getaway in Tuscany? Well, in either scenario, you are probably interested in what there is to see, do, and eat while in Tuscany and where to stay. You can, of course, browse our villa listings on our website or continue to peruse articles here on our blog but, if you want to stay up-to-date with us, our villas, and our travel tips easily and often, the best thing to do is to follow us on our social media profiles. 

Those who come to stay in one of our Tuscany villas – whether in one of our vacation rentals in Florence, holiday rentals in Pisa, villas in San Gimignano, or any of our other incredible properties and destinations – and are thinking about using public transport for at least some, or all, of their trip will be glad to hear that a new contactless payment system. Put into place to make getting about easier and more convenient, it was introduced to all buses and trams in Tuscany as of the 28th of March 2024 and allows you to hop on a bus or tram and pay with a single tap as well as giving you multiple options for how to pay.

You might be wondering: how does it all work? Well, never fear, we have a handy guide to answer all of your questions and leave you ready to jump right on the tram or bus as you explore the region during your vacation in Tuscany!

If you have been dreaming of waking up to the most remarkable postcard-perfect views of the famous rolling green hills of Tuscany but you also want to be able to easily access Florence and other famous destinations in Tuscany, then look no further than the astounding Cottage Colle Di Sotto. This converted historic building was once a hayloft but is now a private cottage with a swimming pool that boasts truly extraordinary views of the Tuscan countryside. Utterly idyllic, with pretty and rustic interiors as well as all of the mod-cons that you could ask for, this gem has everything! With some availability for June and August still – but booking up fast – this dream villa is the ideal place for your summer 2024 vacation in Tuscany. 

Located in the Tuscan hills near Montelupo Fiorentino and Florence, just 5km from Montelupo Fiorentino (where you’ll find shops and other amenities that you might need), 8km from the town of Empoli, 21km from Da Vinci’s hometown of Vinci and within easy day-trip distance of San Gimignano, Lucca, Pisa, the Tuscan Coast, and Siena, you will find that a stay at Cottage Colle Di Sotto will leave you able to well and truly make the most of your time on holiday in Tuscany. 

Planning a holiday in Tuscany during the colder months? Want to wander about and see all that the region has to offer – from strolling through historic centres of towns that seem little touched by the passing of time, to darting between museums, to visiting beyond famous attractions like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, to touring vineyards – but have a tendency to get chilly? Well, come and enjoy all that a vacation in Tuscany has to offer and use our handy list of delicious Italian winter warmers to help you stay toasty. With one of these drinks in your hands, you’ll be able to recharge and head out right away to tackle it all once more...

Caffè Amaretto

Italy is celebrated for her coffee so that it always a great way to go if you’re looking for a perfect hot drink but you can also try a caffè amaretto, which is Italian coffee with a kick – of amaretto, a delicious sweet Italian liqueur originally from Lombardy. Now that’s a perfect way to warm up! And, if you’re on vacation in Tuscany, well, why not?

From cosy farmhouses with big old roaring fires, to apartments in the centre of some of the region’s most beautiful cities, to spacious and relaxing modern villas, to historic palaces with endless character, we have an unbelievable array of villas that would make for ideal winter getaways this year. Whether you want to escape and book a last-minute villa in Tuscany for the Holidays, you don’t have other plans for the season, you’re looking to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style, or you want to enjoy a ski break, we have perfect options for all this and more...