Archive for 'Christmas'

Having the right plans for New Year’s Even can be way too stressful – it is meant to be a big celebration and the best night out of the year but that so often is simply just not the case. For those who absolutely hate this pressure but still do want to do something special, our best advice is to plan a vacation in Tuscany over the period! Ringing in the new year in a new place surrounded by the people you love the most and indulging in different traditions is a perfect alternative to heading out to the same old parties or bars. Make 2024 extra-special by starting it off on the right foot in one of our amazing villas in Tuscany.

If you were considering booking a villa in Siena and spending the Holidays in Tuscany, then learning about and experiencing some of the local festive traditions is a must that will make any vacation even more special and memorable. Tuscany is awash with all sorts of wonderful traditional foods, festivals, experiences, and more and her pretty and historic towns are made even lovelier each year with the addition of lights, decorations, Christmas markets, music, excited crowds, and festive cheer. The charming town of Abbadia San Salvatore, in particular, has an incredible Christmas Eve tradition that makes for an ideal way to ring in the Holidays...

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... 

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.