Archive for 'Florence'

Florence is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance and is a major art and cultural centre that produced some of the most talented and innovative artists, architects, writers, and thinkers of all time, as well as some of the most exceptional masterpieces. Art-lovers who want to vacation in Tuscany should definitely browse our luxury villas in Florence as the city is the perfect place for those who want to dive into an endless supply of museums, architectural gems, works of art, and more. Once you find yourself in the city, you'll be faced with the unenviable task of having to choose which attractions and cultural institutions to go and see as there are enough in the city for a lifetime of vacations. This is why we recommend a visit to the Palazzo Pitti, a lush Renaissance palace that was built for Luca Pitti but later purchased by the Medici and which went on to become their primary residence. It is today a state-owned gem that is home to several different museums including the Palatine Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, and several other gallery spaces and exhibitions. With so many great cultural institutions under one roof (or in one area), it is an ideal place to get a real taste of the incredible artistic heritage of Florence.     Read More

Florence is one of those incredibly beautiful cities and holiday destinations in holiday in Tuscany where there are hidden gems and surprises around every corner. While those who have found a villa with a swimming pool in Florence may spend plenty of time seeking out the city's world-class museums, attractions, architectural gems, stores, bars, restaurants, and more, we also recommend plenty of time spent just wandering around and soaking up the stunning scenery and unique atmosphere of the wonderful birthplace of the Renaissance. As you do so, you may take a little while to go and explore the impossibly lovely Horticultural Garden of Florence.     Read More

If you are a movie-lover, then the cinematic beauty of Tuscany is very appealing and makes it a perfect place for a vacation but so, too, does its history as a destination where famous films have been set and made. Fans of Roberto Benigni's beloved 1997 Oscar-winning masterpiece, “La Vita è Bella,” can head to a villa in Arezzo to see many locations from that movie, those who have always wanted to see the heavenly land from the end of the Russell Crowe vehicle, “Gladiator,” can wander it themselves with a vacation rental in the Orcia Valley, and Hannibal can be followed around Florence. In fact, we have a whole section of articles based around films and books set and made in Tuscany that you can browse and use to plan all sorts of adventures and holidays in Tuscany. However, if you have been considering a luxury villa in Florence, in particular, but are in search of somewhere to actually go and see some films while you are on holidays, then you will find yourself very much in luck. Florence happens to be home to a rather exceptionally beautiful and special cinema called the Cinema Odeon Firenze that any self-respecting movie buff will tell you makes for a magic place to relax and see a film while on vacation.     Read More

So, you've always dreamed of a holiday in beautiful Tuscany and you've finally decided to go ahead and commit to it but where to start? Here's our handy guide to help you use our site to the fullest find a wonderful vacation rental in Tuscany and plan a holiday in Tuscany.

1. Head to our homepage. Do you have dates in mind for your holiday? Do you know where exactly in Tuscany you would like to go? How about a luxury villa in Florence? Maybe a villa in Arezzo? Maybe a holiday rental in Pisa. If you have such ideas in mind, put those details into our search bar and you'll get some more specific results. If not, just put in the number of people in your party and hit search. You'll now get several pages of results of properties that can accommodate your party.     Read More