Archive for 'Villas and Farmhouses'

After the hectic holiday season, many people begin planning their vacations for the year. Here at Tuscany Travel Blog we have brought you reason after reason to go to Tuscany for your vacation, but we realize its not for everyone. Maybe you prefer the ancient history or big city feel offered by Rome and its Lazio region? Or perhaps the sunny, dryer climate in Naples?

Well, we have the site for you! Our sister website, Italy Villas, offers you all these regions and more! The site is structured similar to Tuscany Villas, so for those who have used that or any EasyReserve website, the navigation will be familiar and easy to use as ever.

So after the hustle and bustle of the holiday season dies down, and you can begin to relax and ponder about where you will be going this year, be sure to investigate all of our vacation rentals at Italy Villas.     Read More

What is the difference between a farmhouse and villa rental?

This a question we are frequently asked and the real answer is hard to but into words. Not because it's hard to define a difference but because so many property owners mix up the definition. At Tuscany-villas.it we have decided to merge the properties into a single category called Villas/Farmhouses. For the Tuscan marketplace this works well because, in fact, most properties that people call 'villas' are actually restored farmhouses. In other markets it might not be so, like the Caribbean where most properties are new and are commonly referred to as villas.     Read More

Today in our Villa Spotlight we turn to that gem 'under the Tuscan sun', Cortona! This lovely Tuscan hill town is a great choice for any traveler as it has more than enough to keep you busy and works great as a staging point for day trips through Tuscany and Umbria.

One favorite of the area is Lake Trasimeno, a huge and gorgeous lake dotted with interesting little towns and ruins.     Read More

Today in our Villa Spotlight article here at Tuscany Villas we will be taking a look Il Pratino Di Solata, located in the province of Arezzo and laying in between Arezzo and Siena.

This quaint country house is definitely off the beaten path, you won't find large highways leading to this property. But for those who want privacy and to escape the tourist traps, this property is perfect. The gorgeous views of the hills of Chianti and the beautiful Arno valley that this villa affords can not be found in a city apartment or something closer to town.     Read More