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As fall draws closer, we have been thinking about ways to get cosy and really slow things down and relax on holiday in Tuscany. For those who book one of our villas in Tuscany, we recommend not only enjoying the harvest delights of delicious food and wine, hiking the gorgeous landscapes and exploring the beautiful towns and villages while the temperatures turn pleasantly mild and perfect for such excursions, and making the most of the smaller tourist crowds and queues at famous attractions but also heading to a spa town. Tuscany abounds in gorgeous spa towns and destinations with natural thermal springs and we have listed many examples in the past but today’s pick is Terme di Petriolo, an easy spot to add into an itinerary if you are staying in a vacation rental in Siena.

Have you left it late to book this year’s big summer vacation? Well, don’t worry if you have because, while summer is in full swing with only a few weeks left to go, we have been saying for the last few years that September is summer!

For the first couple of weeks, certainly, a villa in Tuscany in September comes with almost all of the benefits of a summer getaway while also having some added bonuses. Here’s why we believe September is just as good of an option as summer for a dream vacation in Tuscany:

Lonely Planet has long been a key name in the travel industry when it comes to guides to specific destinations and in highlighting places you should think about visiting. Starting as guidebooks and now a mainstay of internet research ahead of a trip or as a spot for some serious travel inspo, 2024 marks 50 years of the brand.

In this special year, they have highlighted 50 amazing destinations to celebrate 50 years in their annual Best in Travel awards. While it certainly is not news to us, one of the best regions that they have decided to feature is Tuscany! A villa in Tuscany is always a good idea but in order to reiterate our own opinion on the matter, here’s what Lonely Planet had to say and why they decided to choose Tuscany among the regions of the world as one of the best to visit...

If you are planning a family reunion, or a once-in-a-lifetime getaway with all of your loved ones, or want to get the old gang back together then a large villa in Tuscany is a great idea! Not only will this offer you both communal areas in which to spend quality time together but it will also ensure that everyone can have ample space and some privacy as well – the best of both worlds! Book one of our large villas in Tuscany and finally make that group trip happen!

Plus, Tuscany, as a destination, has all of the necessary ingredients for an unforgettable experience, memories that will last a lifetime, fun, and relaxation. Think incredible food, even more amazing wine, astounding views, endless pretty towns to wander, and world-famous attractions that can be ticked off your bucket lists!

There is a list of the official prettiest towns of Italy, I Borghi più Belli d'Italia, a title that is formally bestowed on the cleanest, best-preserved, most charming, and most quaint towns and villages all across the country. Tuscany, known to be an especially pretty region, is home to many of the big-hitters on this list with twenty-nine entries in total hailing from Tuscany alone. It is, therefore, quite hard to name one example as the uncontested prettiest town in Tuscany. In fact, depending on your perspective and your tastes, there are many excellent contenders with different selling points and atmospheres. If you are thinking of booking one of our astounding villas in Tuscany and you were dreaming of seeing the most charming and picturesque parts of this famously beautiful place then here are a list of just some of those contenders and some of our favourite towns to visit in Tuscany...