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The carousel in Florence at Christmas

If you were thinking about planning a trip to a Christmas market but you also were considering booking a villa in Florence this festive season, then why not combine the two by visiting the city’s annual Christmas markets and many other wonderful festive attractions? With the various markets opening in mid to late November and continuing through Christmas and some right into the new year, there should be plenty of opportunity to experience this beloved annual tradition for yourself, plus the city boasts a wide array of other types of fun adventures at this time of the year... 

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Family and friends at Christmas

Want to make the Holidays extra-special this year? Well, why not book one of our wonderful Tuscany Villas for the festive period? Set aside some proper quality time, get away from it all, make magical memories, and enjoy Tuscan Christmas scenery, traditions, and delicacies this year for an absolutely unforgettable Holiday season!


Not only does it offer you a chance to really enjoy quality time with the ones you love the most without any other distractions or responsibilities, a Christmas getaway in Tuscany also allows you to experience Christmas in Tuscany. Explore gorgeous Christmas markets like Florence’s famous Weihnachtsmarkt in Piazza Santa Croce with its German-style wooden huts and gorgeous Florentine surroundings by booking a vacation rental in Florence or head to the many smaller, regional Christmas markets that can be found in towns all throughout Tuscany over the festive period.

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Skiing

Dreaming of a Tuscan getaway as you browse our Tuscany Villas? But also after a ski break in Tuscany this winter? Well, though the Alps are more well-known for their ski resorts and winter sports facilities, Tuscany’s Appenine mountains also have some great places to hit the slopes while leaving you free to spend days in between exploring the famous cities and tourist attractions of Tuscany – the best of both worlds!


Easily accessible for those who book a villa in Pistoia or a vacation rental in Florence, for example, is the Abetone pass. Located on the border between Emilia Romagna and Tuscan, this ski resort has plenty to offer visitors while also being perfect day-trip distance from many parts of Tuscany.

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Relaxing in Tuscany

Looking for a five-star getaway in Tuscany? Well, if you want to be assured of a customer-approved stay and don’t want to rely purely on our word, then you should check out some recent reviews where our guests gave the villas in question all five stars. Maybe you’ll find exactly the villa in Tuscany that you have been looking for...

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Sassetta

The pretty hilltop town of Sassetta is a cluster of charming brick and colourful buildings surrounded by the lush greenery of chestnut forests in the province of Livorno. With winding little streets and amazing views over the stunning scenery of Tuscany, it is a picturesque little spot but actually also has plenty to offer visitors. So, browse our villas in Sassetta today and come discover all that there is to see and do in this charming little town...


While there is a lovely church full of artworks in the town and an impressive 16th century castle to discover, you won’t find quite the list of museums and typical tourist attractions that some Tuscan towns can offer. Instead, the town boasts naturally-occurring thermal waters that have therapeutic and relaxing properties, ideal for unwinding during your vacation in Tuscany. And those chestnut trees and fertile lands all around mean that this is an area that is especially beautiful and full of delicious things to taste during the harvest season. 

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