Taking a picture of the Duomo in Florence
Posted in: Florence Localities Travel Tips

In our final post in this series for first-time visitors to Florence, we are introducing the other key bits of basic information that should leave you ready to travel and enjoy your vacation with confidence. Of course, if you book a villa in Florence with us and ever need any help throughout your trip, you can always get in touch and contact us but, for your convenience, here’s a handy guide to some things to expect.  

Using a map to get around in Florence
Posted in: Florence Localities Travel Tips

Planning your first trip somewhere new can be intimidating but being well-informed in advance of your travels always helps make things easier and less stressful. Here at Tuscany Villas, we pride ourselves in being on-hand to help our guests enjoy their travels and answer any questions they have throughout the booking process of a villa in Tuscany and all through the holiday itself. 


Our blog also acts as a great resource of useful information, travel tips, interesting attractions, and more and, continuing with our new series for first-time visitors who have booked a villa in Florence, now we address the question of: How can I get around Florence?

Plane
Posted in: Florence Localities Travel Tips

You’ve been dreaming about that special trip to Florence and you’ve found a perfect holiday rental in Florence with us but now that the trip is coming up, you have some questions. You might even be nervous about it living up to your expectations. Well, if you want to do the Birthplace of the Renaissance right and be prepared, then there are some things that you should know. So, to help you out, we will be publishing a series of helpful guides with key information for first-time visitors who book a vacation rental in Florence.


Firstly, you might be wondering: Where should I fly into Florence?

Exploring Tuscany
Posted in: Florence Food and Wine Localities Lucca Pisa Restaurants & Cafés

Coffee shops have a long and special tradition in Europe as a place where great minds would meet up to discuss art, politics, culture, and ideas. From these gatherings, works of art were born and political movements started. Of course, many of these venues have disappeared over time but those who vacation in Tuscany will discover that plenty of this region's historic and storied caffés (the Italian word for café) actually still exist and, often, have been changed very little in the intervening time. So, for those who love history and culture, who enjoy grand old spaces, who want to soak up the spirit of creativity and discovery, and who are after a great cup of coffee while they stay in one of our villas in Tuscany, here are some examples that you should make a point to visit!

Florence
Posted in: Chianti Florence Localities Lucca Orcia Valley Pisa San Gimignano Siena Tourist Attractions Travel Tips

Planning a trip to Tuscany but wondering what the key attractions are and where to find them? Look no further than our handy and compact guide to help you coordinate a perfect itinerary once you find a dream villa in Tuscany with us!


Florence


As the Birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is home to a bunch of the most popular tourist attractions in Tuscany. Basing yourself in a holiday rental in Florence is a great idea as it will allow you to see these attractions and plan day-trips elsewhere, though it is also easy enough to head into the city for a day or two to see some highlights, if you find a vacation rental in Tuscany elsewhere.