Archive for 'Localities'

  

Friday, September 1, 2017
Palazzo Rosadi
You're booking your big holiday of the year, you need a break and you're looking forward to it: a lot of pressure, right? You want to make sure nothing goes wrong and just be able to enjoy yourself. Well, while nothing is certain in this world and freak incidents can happen, customer reviews help us make sure we know what we're getting in to before committing to something. Luckily, our wonderful customers regularly review our properties so that we can improve and you can learn about real experiences in these villas. We have compiled a list of some of our most reviewed properties for you to peruse to help you get a feel for our company and to find a perfect destination for you. Here are some more of those well-loved rentals.

3. Palazzo Rosadi

Palazzo Rosadi is an actual palace, a beautifully restored historical manor house dating from 1785 with six bedrooms, a pool, extensive and lovely gardens and stunning views over the surrounding landscape.     Read More
Posted in: Countryside, Localities, Top 10 Lists, Villas and Farmhouses

  

Friday, September 1, 2017
Torre Del Cielo
When you're looking for anything – somewhere good to eat, a nice bar, a fun activity, a quiet beach – we tend to search for reviews nowadays. Hearing what real people have to say about something helps give us peace of mind and these reviews are even more important to consider when booking a holiday rental. Luckily, here at Tuscany Villas, we have been blessed with lots of customers who give us great feedback. Therefore, we thought that it would be a good idea to put together a list of our most-reviewed properties to show some of the excellent villas and experiences you can expect when you book with us!

1. Torre Del Cielo

Torre del Cielo is a superb 5 bedroom villa that boasts a large garden, a swimming pool and fantastic panoramic views over a valley towards lush green Tuscan hills.     Read More
Posted in: Countryside, Florence, Localities, Siena, Top 10 Lists, Villas and Farmhouses

  

Friday, August 18, 2017
Beach
Sadly, the title of these posts will have ruined the ending of the story, however, the details still make it worthy of being told. We discussed the rather tumultuous life and times of the great Italian painter Caravaggio in the last post. In it, we learned about how, while he may be remembered for his art, his murkier history is often overlooked today. A bit of a bad boy who was fond of brawling and drinking, one of his disagreements went too far and ended up in murder, causing Caravaggio to spend the latter years of his life on the run for his crimes.     Read More
Posted in: Beaches, Curiosities, Legends, Localities, Tourist Attractions, Tuscan Coast

  

Friday, August 18, 2017
Portrait
Caravaggio is mostly remembered as a genius and great Italian painter today but that was not the only image that he has ever had. While his skill was recognised in his own lifetime, it was paired with a bit of a reputation as a bad boy. He was fond of drinking and gambling, was known to have rather drastic mood swings and was prone to violence. In fact, he was often found brawling in different establishments.     Read More
Posted in: Beaches, Curiosities, Legends, Localities, Tourist Attractions, Tuscan Coast

  

Friday, August 18, 2017
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
Lucca is a beautiful city in Tuscany. Historic, well-preserved and pretty, there is lots to see and do and a wealth of culture and art. Merely wandering the lovely streets and soaking up the unique atmosphere is enough of an activity to please many. However, if you are having a wander, there is one particular area that we suggest you check out.     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, History, Localities, Lucca, Roman Empire, Tourist Attractions