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For many people, shopping is an integral part of travel and getting to know a new place when you are on holidays. In particular, the unique finds, characters, excitement, and atmosphere of local fairs and markets are a brilliant part of getting to grips with a holiday destination and a perfect place to find the best mementos, souvenirs, and gifts. If you are one of these individuals and you have been considering our Tuscany villas while planning your next vacation, then this is your sign to book your villa in Tuscany today because few other places anywhere else can compete when it comes to volume, quality, and uniqueness of fairs and markets. Tuscany abounds with incredible markets that sell everything from local wine, to sun-ripened fresh fruit, to handmade crafts, to baked goods that smell utterly divine, to chic vintage finds, to works of art, to some of the best antiques in the globe. For the bargain-hunter or gem-finder who loves nothing more than to potter about, browsing bits, snacking, enjoying your surroundings, people-watching, and generally taking things slow and easy, then the endless list of local fairs and markets throughout Tuscany’s picturesque little towns and villages and famously lovely cities is sure to delight. One particularly note-worthy example if you are planning a vacation in Tuscany this summer and especially if you find a villa with swimming pool in Arezzo is the annual Fiera Antiquaria taking place on the 2nd and the 3rd of July and the 6th and the 7th of August 2022 (as well as on dates in September, October, November, and December – check out the website for more details). 

The charms of the winter getaway are well-known to those who love winter sports and the après-ski lifestyle and Tuscany, though not especially famous for it, is actually a perfect ski break destination. Now, while it may not be able to quite compete with the Alpine regions further north in Italy, the region does boast some nice ski resorts and this, combined with the charms of a holiday in Tuscany during the winter season make it a perfect place to go skiing, snowboarding, and more. So, come and savour the hearty winter Tuscan cuisine that is perfect for keeping you full and warm, admire pretty towns made lovelier by Christmas decorations, visit wonderful Christmas markets and other festive events and traditions, enjoy Tuscan towns, cities, and attractions with smaller tourist crowds, and much more besides, all while hitting the slopes this winter season!

If you are looking for an ideal Tuscan ski resort then look no further than Doganaccia 2000, a brilliant ski spot to visit if you have found a villa in Pistoia. Located on the Croce Arcana slopes, in the town of Abetone Cutigliano, this ski resort is actually a year-round attraction where all sorts of outdoor pursuits can be enjoyed but it truly comes alive when the air grows cold and snow begins to blanket the peaks once more.

It’s that time of year again, when various holidays approach and we all start making our lists of those loved ones for whom we want to buy gifts. More and more, people are really considering what they purchase and thinking about how much they already have. As a result, we are often looking for gifts that aren’t things but, rather, experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. If you’re one of those people or you have to buy a gift for someone who is notoriously hard to find a present for (we’re looking at you, Dads of the world), then there is an easy solution to both – gift them money towards their next holiday, instead! 

While there are many brilliant museums full of some of the most important pieces of art in history to be visited while on holiday in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, there is also still a vibrant contemporary art scene in the city that can be experienced in various galleries, exhibition centres, art spaces, and more throughout. However, sometimes the oldest art institutions in Florence also house lively new exhibitions that are exciting must-sees and that is certainly the case for the Palazzo Strozzi this winter, which is currently home to a wonderful showcase of the work of celebrated contemporary American artist Jeff Koons. 

As days get short through so much of the world and the winter months seem to stretch endlessly ahead, it is hard not to sometimes feel a little down – seasonal affective disorder is very much a real thing! - but end, it will. Winter will pass, a new year will begin, and lots of possibilities lie ahead but it always helps to have something specific to look forward to...so why not plan a vacation on the Tuscan Coast for next summer and get through the gloomiest of days safe in the knowledge that far brighter ones are ahead? Knowing that, within a matter of months, you’ll be enjoying the sun, sea, fun, food, culture, scenery, and excitement of a seaside getaway in Tuscany is just the thing to cheer you up and, given that the Holidays are approaching, would definitely act as a wonderful gift for yourself or to share with your closest loved ones. So, start thinking about your summer 2022 vacation and take a look at some of our picks of the most astounding, beautiful, and encouraging villas on the Tuscan Coast that we boast on our website...