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Florence has something different to offer during each season, ensuring that each has features that make it a dreamy time to explore this dreamy city. However, as summer fades into our memories and the colder months approach, we think that winter escapes in the city, in particular, are due some love. So, if you can’t wait until summer 2027 for your next vacation in Tuscany then discover why we think you should book your holiday rental in Florence for this winter...

If you are familiar with panforte, the Tuscan Christmas cake, then thinking of it probably conjures cosy and relaxing images of indulging in the treat with twinkling lights and festive music in the background, a hot drink or some dessert wine close at hand – all of which is ideally enjoyed while staying in one of our amazing vacation rentals in Tuscany during the season. However, if you book a villa in Pienza for the Holidays and are looking to enjoy local tradition, then you have a free pass to get involved in a food fight...

While lots of our villas are best enjoyed during the warmer months – our villas with pools in Tuscany, in particular – it is often true that many listings have something to offer in every season. The properties located in lush settings that feature views over the famous rolling hills and forests of Tuscany are especially lovely in the autumn as they treat guests to panoramas that change colours with the season. These are villas that received 5-star reviews from guests this fall and that are ideal whether you are coming when the spring first blooms, the sun is bright in the sky, the leaves begin to fall, or when it’s time to curl up by the fire...

Love running and the excitement of marathons but hate having to sign up a year in advance and competing in lotteries just to get a place? Well, there are some alternatives! For example, another way to get involved in Pisa's marathon weekend if you book a villa in Pisa for the 19th of December is their annual Christmas Run. Organised in conjunction with Maratona di Pisa, Pisa's official marathon event, this non-competitive run is a way to get in the marathon spirit while you also enjoy the Christmas spirit in the city and take in major attractions like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Sounds like a perfect combo for wellness enthusiasts dreaming of a winter vacation in Tuscany!

When you book a villa in Tuscany for November, you will arrive to a landscape transformed: rolling green hills draped dramatically more often in fog in the mornings and dotted by forests and woods with foliage in a stunning array of golden, russet, and crimson shades. Tourist crowds will have finally thinned to their smallest for the year, giving you plenty of space to explore towns, cities, and attractions and to admire views and magical scenery without having to bob and weave around people's heads. Best of all, you'll find that kitchens are well stocked with rich harvests to make hearty seasonal dishes that are ideal for warming up after days of hiking, strolling around historic centres, and dashing between attractions and museums like the Uffizi. Here are the incredible foods that you can indulge in while staying in one of our incredible luxury villas in Tuscany this November...