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If you book a villa in Tuscany and decide on one destination – a vacation rental on the Tuscan Coast, for example, or a holiday rental in Florence – but you also want to see the famous city of Pisa on a day trip, then that is pretty easily arranged. Tuscany is a diverse, fascinating, and large enough region but not so big that day trips between different cities or areas is overly challenging. What can be more difficult, however, is if you want to see as much of the region as is possible and you only have a day to spend in any one destination. In this case, what do you prioritise? Well, we’re here to help with our handy guide of what to do if you only have a day (12 hours) in Pisa!

One of the things that Florence has long been famous for is her leather goods and those serious fashionistas who book a luxury villa in Florence and are looking to perfectly complete an outfit with the ideal finishing touch should make sure to swing by Madova.

Located on Via de' Guicciardini, Madova is over a century old, dating all the way back to 1919 and is entirely dedicated to gloves made from artisanal leather. In fact, it is the only shop in Europe that still exclusively produces and sells leather gloves.

While the Hannibal television show (2013-2015) was ultimately cancelled, it has since become a major cult classic and has been long recognised by critics as one of the best television shows in recent history. Fans of the show are of the especially passionate variety and if you are among their number and considering a villa in Florence for your next vacation, then you may be interested in learning about the filming locations that were featured in season 3, much of which takes place in the city. 

Spring blooms always add colour and even more beauty to already famously lovely and scenic destinations and this is very much the case for the birthplace of the Renaissance, as you will discover if you book a villa in Florence!

While there are several famous gardens in the city that bloom at different times throughout the year – the Iris Garden, the Rose Garden, and others – the incredible tunnels of wisteria that adorn the Bardini Gardens each April are a particularly noteworthy example.

A few weeks ago, we discussed how Tuscany is an unexpected ski destination and the ski resort in Abetone. The Apennine Mountains, where they come through Tuscany mean that, though many tourists do not realise it, Tuscany boasts some great ski resorts that can be enjoyed in tandem with exploration of the food, culture, and art of the region. For those looking to book a ski break in Italy this winter, it’s an ideal option! But Abetone is not the only ski resort that you can choose from if you book a vacation rental in Tuscany: the Dognaccia 2000 ski resort in Cutigliano is also a great choice!