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Cortona is a famously quaint and scenic historic town located on a hillside overlooking the stunning rolling landscape of the Valdichiana. It is a place where scenes from the beloved, Under the Tuscan Sun, starring Diane Lane were filmed and a spot that made many fall in love with Tuscany. Dating back to Roman and Etruscan times, the town is enclosed by ancient walls and though it is small, it has lots to offer a visitor who has found a villa rental in Cortona!     Read More

So, you've always dreamed of a holiday in beautiful Tuscany and you've finally decided to go ahead and commit to it but where to start? Here's our handy guide to help you use our site to the fullest find a wonderful vacation rental in Tuscany and plan a holiday in Tuscany.

1. Head to our homepage. Do you have dates in mind for your holiday? Do you know where exactly in Tuscany you would like to go? How about a luxury villa in Florence? Maybe a villa in Arezzo? Maybe a holiday rental in Pisa. If you have such ideas in mind, put those details into our search bar and you'll get some more specific results. If not, just put in the number of people in your party and hit search. You'll now get several pages of results of properties that can accommodate your party.     Read More

If you have been browsing our website for any length of time, you will likely have seen mention of, “luxury villas in Tuscany,” on numerous occasions and may find yourself curious as to just what this really means. Of course, it is apparent enough what this term means in a literal sense but you may find yourself wondering what exactly the criteria are in order for us to label a villa a, “luxury villa,” as we boast thousands of incredible properties at different price points, of various sizes, in all sorts of locations around the region, and more. Here is our guide to what makes a luxury villa in Tuscany and something that is likely going to give you a serious dose of wanderlust...

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Luxury villas are generally larger, more spacious properties that usually boast a higher number of bedrooms and bathrooms, big rooms, high ceilings, massive common areas, and large private grounds so that even if you're going away with a bigger group of friends or family, there will be plenty of room for everyone.     Read More

Arezzo is a name that many international tourists may have heard of before but is likely far less familiar with than other beloved Tuscan holiday destinations such as Florence, Pisa, or Siena. It is, however, no less wonderful a place to spend your next vacation, with plenty of incredible things to see, do, and eat in the area. Read on to learn about why you should choose Arezzo as your next holiday destination and, once you have fallen in love with this stunning city, then be sure to go on and browse our beautiful vacation rentals in Arezzo and our villas with swimming pools in Arezzo to get planning your trip ASAP.     Read More