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When it comes to vacation rentals in Tuscany, we always love villas with dreamy interiors and one of our most recent listings is a prime example of this. Villa della Regina is a stunning stone villa in the Orcia Valley with plush, stylish interiors that sleeps up to fifteen guests in seven bedrooms and bathrooms. Perfectly located in the gorgeous setting of the Orcia Valley for both peace and quiet and easy access to amazing destinations in Tuscany, Villa della Regina is also a prime example of a property that is made even more beautiful by the picture-perfect views that are framed by the windows throughout the house. An utterly magical place for a luxury escape in Tuscany, here is why we’re totally obsessed with Villa della Regina at the moment…

Tuscan wines are well-known around the world, especially her Chianti wines and wines from areas such as Montepulciano. However, among these more familiar red and white wines there is another sort to make note of if you find a villa in Chianti and come to sample all that is on offer. The wine-lovers and foodies who like excellent pairings should also make a point to sample the region’s Vin Santo.

If you were considering booking a villa in Siena and spending the Holidays in Tuscany, then learning about and experiencing some of the local festive traditions is a must that will make any vacation even more special and memorable. Tuscany is awash with all sorts of wonderful traditional foods, festivals, experiences, and more and her pretty and historic towns are made even lovelier each year with the addition of lights, decorations, Christmas markets, music, excited crowds, and festive cheer. The charming town of Abbadia San Salvatore, in particular, has an incredible Christmas Eve tradition that makes for an ideal way to ring in the Holidays...

Cortona is one of Tuscany’s most magical and picturesque medieval hilltop towns. Considered the, “pearl,” of the Valdichiana, it is surrounded by the lush greenery of the valleys of this fertile and lovely part of the region, and overlooks some astounding landscapes. Within the ancient walls that enclose Cortona, the town itself is equally stunning and quintessentially Tuscan. This is the sort of place to come with very little plans in mind at all and to simply wander and soak it all in. So, browse our villas in Cortona and come explore this gorgeous part of Tuscany on your next vacation…

If you were thinking about planning a trip to a Christmas market but you also were considering booking a villa in Florence this festive season, then why not combine the two by visiting the city’s annual Christmas markets and many other wonderful festive attractions? With the various markets opening in mid to late November and continuing through Christmas and some right into the new year, there should be plenty of opportunity to experience this beloved annual tradition for yourself, plus the city boasts a wide array of other types of fun adventures at this time of the year...