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Italian cuisine is one of the most popular and most widely eaten in the world and tourists can delight in the rich variety of foods that greet them when they go on holidays to Italy, especially here in Tuscany.

There are several types of eateries in Italy, that are defined by the interior design of the building they’re in and the style and cost of food they serve. It can be very helpful to know the characteristics of each one before you embark on your exciting gastronomic discoveries in Tuscany. Tourists will come across these places all over the region as well having the choice of an extensive selection of luxury villas tucked into the hills or overlooking the beautiful coastline.

Come and see all the wonderful tourist attractions and fun activities just waiting for you in Valdinievole, a hidden gem tucked in between the provinces of Pistoia and Lucca in Tuscany! This is a picturesque area of high mountains, low hills and foggy marshes that has earned itself the nickname, ‘Valley of the Mists’.

Tourists have many exquisite towns and villages to choose from here that provide superb accommodation, including luxury villas with swimming pools in Montecatini Terme.

Valdinievole is a cultural haven where many different kinds of people met and exchanged ideas, traditions and stories.

Each ancient hamlet and town you travel through here have their own unique and fascinating stories to tells; from the Valleriana Mountains to Montalbane. Tourists will enjoy the scenic views of the valley from high up; gazing over dense chestnut woods, thriving olive groves, ripening vineyards and the rolling Tuscan hills.

If you want to go to the beach during your holiday to Tuscany, you want to be sure that you’ll have a wonderful experience. A Blue Flag Awarded beach or marina is guaranteed to provide you with just that.

This is an eco-friendly award that is given to beaches all over the world that comply with regularly maintained high standards in cleanliness, high water quality, great facilities and environmental awareness. To date, Tuscany has over thirty beaches that have earned this prestigious award.


The concept of this Blue Flag eco award originated in France in 1985 and has since become a global reference for tourists who want a pleasurable seaside experience on their holidays.

Tuscany’s Blue Flag beaches are located along the coastal provinces of Lucca, Pisa, Livorno and Grosetto. Of course, there’s a huge range of gorgeous seaside accommodation along the coastline, including luxury villas in Forte dei Marmi town in Lucca province and apartments overlooking the sea. A visit to any Blue Flag beach along here is sure to enrich your holiday experience!

If you can’t bear the thought of leaving your dearly loved cat or dog at home while you go on holidays to Tuscany, then why not bring them along to enjoy the fun! There is a wealth of spectacular pet-friendly holiday villas scattered all across Tuscany that welcome you and your pet to stay for as long as you wish. Choose from the very finest five star luxury villas, animal friendly apartments and hotels in Tuscan cities like Florence, Lucca and Pisa or charming countryside farmhouses where your cat or dog have the freedom to wander around off the lead and get to know the animals already living there!

Tuscany has the best reputation in Italy for welcoming pets along with their owners on vacation. It has the highest number of beaches that allow animals, most of which are located in the province of Livorno. Other gorgeous beaches that you can enjoy the days with your pet are located along the coastline in the provinces of Piombino, Grosetto and Cecina. Obviously, it’s expected that you clean up after your dog and ensure that it has plenty of fresh water and a shady place to rest if it gets too hot.

Most people plan their vacations during the summer months because the kids are out of school and the weather is perfect for exploring the great outdoors. But before you book your next holiday you should seriously consider taking a vacation to Tuscany during the winter months. While it will be cold, it will not be nearly as unpleasant as many other European cities and the Tuscan countryside is a sight to behold during the winter months!

During your winter trip to Tuscany, you can take a moment to warm up at one of the many free thermal baths. If you are a wine lover, why not enjoy some delicious red wine while you cuddle up to a loved one next to a fire in the beautiful Italian countryside?