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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...

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!

Impossibly picture-perfect, this incredibly pretty and meticulously renovated 19th century farmhouse is set within beautifully manicured gardens and nestled into a lush hillside in the charming hamlet of Giuncarico within the Grosseto Maremma. La Leopoldina boasts gorgeous views over the surrounding Morellino vineyards and Tuscan scenery, 3 hectares of park to explore, a private swimming pool, and an elegant but welcoming home that sleeps up to six guests in four bedrooms with two bathrooms. With autumn 2026 availability remaining to make the most of those stunning leafy surroundings as they change shades, it is a perfect villa in Tuscany for escaping into the natural beauty of the region this fall. 

Whenever we recommend basing yourself in one of the wine areas of Tuscany, we have certain images of these sorts of vacations that immediately come to mind: cycling between nearby vineyards in the Chianti area, wine-tasting in a historic cellar or a beautiful room overlooking the famous rolling green hills of Tuscany, picnicking among the vines, or dining in a more formal and excellent restaurant with the vineyards as a backdrop. If you are interested in the latter, in particular, then you might be interested in the list of the best vineyard-restaurants around the world that was recently put together by renowned viniculture publication Wine Enthusiast magazine. 

Of the 57 spots listed all around the globe, four are located in Tuscany alone. So, if you want to plan a perfect pairing of food and wine during a stay in one of our villas in Tuscany, then read on and discover these wineries that serve both in beautiful spaces...

Love to eat well? Then that already makes Tuscany an ideal destination as you’ll find all sorts of incredible meals at amazing price points in all kinds of eateries, excellent regional dishes, perfect ingredients at markets, delicious street food to eat on the go, food festivals, guided tastings, and much more besides. For foodies, Tuscany presents endless options and food experiences and for foodies who like more exclusive opportunities, it offers a long list of Michelin-starred and Michelin-recognised restaurants. Recently, four new restaurants have been added to Tuscany’s Michelin Guide for 2026. So, if you want to add some fine-dining experiences to your trip and to get ahead of the crowd then these are the newly listed gems that you should add to your itinerary...