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Having the right plans for New Year’s Even can be way too stressful – it is meant to be a big celebration and the best night out of the year but that so often is simply just not the case. For those who absolutely hate this pressure but still do want to do something special, our best advice is to plan a vacation in Tuscany over the period! Ringing in the new year in a new place surrounded by the people you love the most and indulging in different traditions is a perfect alternative to heading out to the same old parties or bars. Make 2024 extra-special by starting it off on the right foot in one of our amazing villas in Tuscany.

Tuscan wines are well-known around the world, especially her Chianti wines and wines from areas such as Montepulciano. However, among these more familiar red and white wines there is another sort to make note of if you find a villa in Chianti and come to sample all that is on offer. The wine-lovers and foodies who like excellent pairings should also make a point to sample the region’s Vin Santo.

Cortona is one of Tuscany’s most magical and picturesque medieval hilltop towns. Considered the, “pearl,” of the Valdichiana, it is surrounded by the lush greenery of the valleys of this fertile and lovely part of the region, and overlooks some astounding landscapes. Within the ancient walls that enclose Cortona, the town itself is equally stunning and quintessentially Tuscan. This is the sort of place to come with very little plans in mind at all and to simply wander and soak it all in. So, browse our villas in Cortona and come explore this gorgeous part of Tuscany on your next vacation…

Tuscany is very famous for her endless incredible museums dotted in villages, towns, and cities all across the region. For art-lovers and those interested in learning more about fashion, history, science, and more alike, there will certainly be a museum to suit your tastes and interests. However, if you also happen to like a bargain or you’re looking for ways to make your budget go even further when you book your vacation with Tuscany Villas, then you might be interested in a ministerial decree that introduced an initiative allowing you to plan visits to museums in Tuscany for free each month.

Called Sunday at the Museum, this renewed initiative provides free admission to all state museums and archaeological areas as well as many cultural institutions and places on the first Sunday of each month starting once more from the 5th of November 2023. So, if you book your villa in Tuscany towards the beginning of the month, you’ll be able to avail of this amazing opportunity. 

If you are thinking ahead to your big 2024 vacation and you are considering a holiday rental in Tuscany then we would suggest browsing the villas with pools listed here on Tuscany Villas. Not only do these properties offer a perfect way to cool off during the hottest months of the year but they provide an ideal space for relaxation, having fun, making incredible memories, and much more besides. Particularly for those travelling with kids but also anyone who wants a great base from which to enjoy themselves and unwind, a villa with a pool in Tuscany has all that you could need from a vacation.