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If you have found a vacation rental in the province of Pisa during the summer and are planning what to do over the course of your trip, you may find yourself in need of cooling down on one of those hot long days, in which case we have just the place for you: Sunlight Park. This compact water park is located right on the coast in Tirrenia and is a family-friendly destination designed for summer fun. A great way to keep the little ones amused if you're travelling as a family or, if you attend later sessions with pals, you can enjoy the special evenings that the park hosts for the grown-ups to have fun.     Read More

Recently, the Comune of Florence has published their "Experience Florence" digital brochure that makes for the ideal guide to the city. If you were considering a holiday in Tuscany, it really lays out all of the reasons why you need to find a vacation rental in Florence and make it your next holiday destination. A guide to Florence's museums, culture, events, food & wine, fashion, sport, and more using images, videos and slideshows, it is a handy starting-off point for planning your ideal trip to the birthplace of the Renaissance...     Read More

There is no shortage of palaces, gardens, and architectural gems in and around Florence, however, if you have found a luxury villa in Florence, you should make sure to set aside some time for a visit to Villa La Pietra, which combines all of the above. Set in the hills just outside Florence, it is one of the grandest villas in Florence, is surrounded by extensive gardens, filled with wonderful objects, and an extraordinary sight to behold.

Head into the hills around Florence – looking down upon the city, where the noble families of the area, like the Medici had their country estates in which to pull back from urban hustle and bustle and seek out rest and recuperation – and you will encounter a grand entrance and a long avenue lined by cypresses standing tall and proud. At the end of this driveway is a fifteenth-century villa and, arranged around it, 57 acres of olive groves, fruit trees, and incredible gardens.     Read More

If you have found a vacation rental in Siena and are enjoying the sights of the city but are looking to spend a day or a few hours getting lost in nature, enjoying beautiful natural surroundings, and relaxing away from the hustle and bustle of humans, then you should head to the small village of San Giovanni d'Asso. There you will find the Bosco della Ragnaia, or Ragnaia Forest, which is a rather special and unique public park.

This magical place was designed by the American architect and landscape designer Sheppard Craige and created in 1996. The park is made up of wooded paths, a natural amphitheatre formed from cypresses and hedges, plenty of little sculptures – many humorous – dotted throughout and hidden here and there, gardens, water features, and moss-covered plaques with interesting quotes and messages in several languages. It is the perfect place to get a little lost, wander, and stumble upon surprise after surprise along the way.     Read More