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There are many great, beautiful, and historic wineries located all around Tuscany that produce incredible wines. If you are a wine-lover that is planning a trip to the region, you will never find yourself in short supply of options for vineyard tours and wine tastings as most areas have wineries located in them and many boast famous and celebrated wineries. However, amongst all of those options that you may have in front of you, few are so lauded and lovely as Avignonesi.

Located in Montepulciano, southern Tuscany, and named for the family that originally founded it, Avignonesi is a truly beautiful wine estate that is one of the region’s most respected producers, making wines that are celebrated worldwide. If you have found a
vacation rental in Montepulciano and are interested in the wine culture of the region, it is one of the undisputed highlights and a key attraction in the area.

The impossibly picturesque, sprawling estate of Avignonesi is made up of 200 hectares of grounds, the majority of which are in the Montepulciano DOCG. While the complex is made up of a few different areas, the main estate of Le Capezzine is comprised of a traditional vinsantaia (a facility in which Vin Santo is made), some cellars, rows upon rows of grapes in the vineyard, and the renowned Vigna Tonda, which is an experimental vineyard known for its distinct landscaping with a section that is planted in a unique circular formation.

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.

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...

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.

Tuscany is world-famous for her hearty cuisine, which is based on peasant traditions but is now synonymous with being tasty, comforting, and utterly irresistible. There are endless excellent places to eat all over the region if you have found a vacation rental in Tuscany, in fact it often feels like you could stumble into any given eatery and have one of the best meals of your life. However, if you are a more discerning eater or, especially, a foodie, there are some particular restaurants that you should check out: Tuscany's 2019 Michelin-starred and listed restaurants. With one three-star option, four two-star restaurants, and a whopping thirty-three one-star eateries, there is plenty of choice all over the region for foodies looking to taste a slice of the Michelin lifestyle over the course (or multiple courses, as the case may be) of their holiday in Tuscany...