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Being on holidays means treating yourself; eating out multiple times a day, drinking a little more than maybe you should, taking taxis for journeys you might normally walk, and generally just being a little bit more indulgent than normal.

Shopping, buying souvenirs and gifts for people at home is all a part of most people's vacations. However, when you find yourself somewhere completely alien to you, it can be difficult to even know where to start or where to find particular things that you might be looking for.

Art and Italy are somewhat synonymous. Those two words so close to each other bring to mind works from the distant past; Ancient sites, Medieval frescoes, Renaissance sculpture, Baroque church interiors. Yet the story of art in Italy did not end with the burgeoning of the Modern era. In fact, clues to her enduring connection to art are sometimes out in the open. It is, of course, Keith Haring's “Tuttomondo” mural that I have in mind. Located in the Tuscan town of Pisa near the station in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, it is overshadowed by the looming, leaning legend of the Tower and less well-known but worth visiting. In fact, why not find a luxury villa in Pisa and see Haring's last public work for yourself?

Any trip to Florence inevitably means a touch of insanity as you try to see everything the city has to offer and considering its status as one of the most historically, culturally and artistically rich places in the world – that's a lot to see. All of that walking from museum to museum, lining up for said museums, craning your neck to see the architectural gems all around and influx of new knowledge is bound to work up quite the appetite! Luckily, Florence is also a fantastic place to eat with more restaurants to choose from than any one article could mention. Here are just a few highlights so why not find a luxury villa in Florence, see those sights and get eating?

A trip to Pisa is most likely spent seeing the cultural elements of the city, visiting the Leaning Tower and learning a thing or two. You may even be spending a holiday there with family. However, there's no reason not to enjoy the nightlife that the city has to offer as well while you're there! Tuscany, as a region, is well-known for its food and dining experiences but Pisa has a growing nightlife culture thanks, in part, to the university and its students. Fear not though, the bars on this list are perfect for people of all ages and just the thing for adding a nightcap to a perfect day of exploring the city. Why not find a luxury villa in Pisa and see what it has to offer for yourself?

Siena's centre is a historical and cultural treasure trove but when in Italy one of the major attractions has to be the food!

Tucked into corners and down winding little streets, the city has plenty of amazing little restaurants to keep any visitors happy. Here are just a few of the places that are unique to Siena and certainly add to its charm.

Why not find yourself a luxury villa nearby and spend a week or two living the good life – wandering the city, seeing the sights and, of course, tasting the food!