Archive for 'Florence'

If you search the question, “What are the top things to do in Tuscany?” you are sure to get endless answers depending on who is providing the response and both their and your own interests. However, while there are lots of incredible things to see and do in the region, there are some commonly held must-see attractions and sights. Book your villa in Tuscany with us and then put a dent in some of these bucket list attractions. 

Tip: Looking for more niche sights or things to suit your specific taste while enjoying one of our holiday rentals in Tuscany? Well, then browse further on our blog as we have endless guides, lists, spotlights on lesser-known attractions, and more...

As we settle well into a new year, many might be thinking ahead to their next great getaway in 2026. If you have been considering a stunning villa in Tuscany for your trip and you wanted help finding the perfect one, then you could always browse our listings or contact us and allow our team of seasoned villa experts to help you find a great fit. However, if you wanted to hear directly from our customers about some villas that they think are truly top-class, then discover these vacation rentals in Tuscany that received 5-star reviews recently and why they are extra-special gems...

As summers continue to get warmer and warmer, many travellers who are planning a vacation during the season are thinking ahead of their trips in order to ensure their comfort and safety. This can mean considering your location and choosing a date earlier in the summer or in early autumn to avoid the worst of the heat if necessary. It can mean planning your itinerary of visiting attractions and scheduling certain activities around the temperatures throughout the day. It can guide how and what you pack. Certainly, it will inform the vacation rental that you choose and the amenities that you prioritise – especially air-conditioning! 

Tuscany is one of those places where astoundingly beautiful sights abound. It is not uncommon to turn a corner and have your breath stolen away by some perfect combination of rolling green hills, cypress-lined roads, pretty little stone farmhouses, medieval towns untouched by the passing of time, fields of golden sunflowers, snow-capped peaks, an elegant Medici palace, a vineyard sprawling across a valley, or a great city. These magical elements of this diverse and lovely landscape come together in some truly magical and beyond picturesque ways to create stunning backdrops to a perfect vacation in Tuscany. However, if you are planning to pop a rather important question while staying in one of our romantic villas in Tuscany, dining on the delicious local cuisine, sipping incredible Tuscan wines, enjoying la dolce vita, and exploring the incredible history, culture, and beauty of the region, then there are some rather special backdrops to choose from indeed. Make the moment perfect by choosing one of these dream locations for a proposal in Tuscany...

Almost all of the great poets had an equally exceptional muse that inspired their best work. For Italy’s leading poet, their equivalent to Shakespeare, Dante Alighieri, his muse was Beatrice and one of the rumoured sites of their fateful first meeting is said to have been in one of Florence’s many pretty churches. For those who are great lovers of poetry and who are romance fanatics, this church could be seen as a pilgrimage site that should be added to your itinerary when you book a villa in Florence.