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Those who love antiques and markets and shopping for unique items while on vacation will, no doubt, always be in search of the best markets and stores that they can visit while they explore a destination. Tuscany has quite a few incredible and well-known markets, fairs, and antique stores and you will have no shortage of places to potter around and pick up some amazing Italian antiques to bring a little bit of the country and her impossibly rich artistic and cultural heritage home with you. However, if you book a villa with pool in Cortona towards the end of this summer, then you should definitely prioritise checking out Cortonantiquaria, one of the key events in the calendar for any antiques-lovers in Tuscany!

If you are looking for a vacation rental in Tuscany that is a little bit unique, a little more modern and chic than your average property in the area, still surrounded by lush Tuscan scenery in the countryside but among other rentals for a little more social interaction, and that is a proper steal, then one of our newest listings, Spereto Nocellara, offers all this and more. Set within a charming and well-equipped holiday village along with eleven other apartments, this stylish and luxurious property is a perfect escape for a small family, a couple, or some pals looking to enjoy a taste of la dolce vita and a dive into Tuscany at an excellent price point. Sleeping up to four and available from €214 per night, Spereto Nocellare still has some availability for summer 2024 but be quick and secure your dates if you are interested as it is booking up fast!

While there is an endless list of delicious things to be sampled and enjoyed if you book a villa in Florence and are spending time eating your way around the city, those with a sweet tooth are probably wondering about the unmissable desserts of the city. Without a doubt, the absolute must-try sweet treat that is on offer in Florence is the Zuccotto.

Said to have been born in the Renaissance and created by a famous chef of the time, Buonatalenti, this chilled dessert was then lost to time before being eventually rediscovered in the 1930s. Some alterations were made to suit a 20th century palate and the Florentine dessert became a local staple once more after centuries!

If you happen to be a wine-lover who is considering a vacation in Tuscany, then you probably have in mind that tasting wines, touring vineyards, and simply buying incredible wines at more inexpensive local prices will be factors that are certain to enhance your time in the region no matter where you book a holiday rental in Tuscany. However, there is a particular area of Tuscany that is well-known all over the world and that will likely be calling out to you above all others: this is, of course, the globally-recognised wine area of Chianti.

Picture a castle in Tuscany with a private pool, cool and chic modern interiors, views over the Tuscan coastline, and a charming garden… sounds like a dreamy spot for a vacation in Tuscany, right? Almost too good to be true, in fact. But, Villa Maestosa is a very special gem that offers all that and more! For those looking to book an extra-unique luxury property in Tuscany with endless charm and all of the bells and whistles that you could possibly ask for, this is the property for you. With still great availability for summer 2024, it is the perfect time to book before others beat you to it. Don’t miss out and secure your holiday in Tuscany today.

Boasting three bedrooms and four bathrooms and sleeping up to six guests in total, this is a spacious property where each person has plenty of room. While the extraordinary exterior is the initial selling-point for this remarkable villa, the interiors are also rather special indeed. They feature architectural delights and beautifully curated spaces including a double-height open-plan living room/kitchen, exposed old stone walls and brick arches, a spiral staircase, lots of arched windows and massive glass doors allowing you to take in the surrounding views, exposed-beam ceilings, terraces with views, and even showers with views (but don’t worry, you’re located in an elevated spot far above any neighbours, so you can admire them from the shower without concern).