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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...

If you are thinking ahead to your big 2024 vacation and you are considering a holiday rental in Tuscany then we would suggest browsing the villas with pools listed here on Tuscany Villas. Not only do these properties offer a perfect way to cool off during the hottest months of the year but they provide an ideal space for relaxation, having fun, making incredible memories, and much more besides. Particularly for those travelling with kids but also anyone who wants a great base from which to enjoy themselves and unwind, a villa with a pool in Tuscany has all that you could need from a vacation. 

Many people dream of a special vacation at least once in a lifetime, or maybe every few years, that brings together the people we love most for some quality time and to make some really special memories. Whether that might be getting the old gang of pals back together again for some adventures and to truly unwind or a gathering of the extended family for a big celebration or to allow the adults to relax while the kids play together, there are all sorts of combinations of larger groups that might want to get away in bigger numbers. 

The serious foodies among those who book villas in Tuscany will likely be arming themselves with a list of the must-try foods and drinks and restaurants that they want to ensure they make time for throughout their stay. A cuisine steeped in peasant cooking traditions, it boasts lots of hearty dishes full of vegetables, legumes, bread, and cheese that are full of flavour and will leave you full and satisfied. Meat, of course, also features in Tuscan cuisine but often dishes were traditionally made making the most of smaller amounts of meat. Today, this is less of a concern for many and delicious dishes that will keep the carnivores among your party very happy are also on offer. Perhaps the most famous of all of Tuscany’s meat dishes is the Bistecca alla fiorentina, or Florentine steak.