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There are many destinations that have become famous as Christmas hot-spots due to their pretty markets, ice-skating rinks in gorgeous locations, impressive lights displays, festive events, and unique traditions. Tuscany is a place that might not immediately come to mind when one thinks of the Holidays but there are plenty of great reasons to visit at this time of the year; from the food and wine, to the picturesque towns made lovelier, to the Christmas markets. In particular, if you find a vacation rental in Arezzo, you will discover that this picture-perfect medieval city is transformed into the, “Arezzo City of Christmas.”

The Arezzo City of Christmas event sees the already charming historic centre get a very special Christmas makeover with light shows projected onto the ancient stone walls of the buildings framing the Piazza Grande, a traditional-style Tyrolean Christmas market with typical Alpine huts set up in the same square, a pretty Ferris Wheel towering in the Il Prato Park, Santa Claus moving into the Medici Fortress and transforming it into a Christmas village, and more. 

Planning on spending Christmas in Tuscany this year? Well, browse our villas in Tuscany and come enjoy the incredible food and wine, the charming towns made prettier by lights and cheer, the traditional Christmas markets that take over historic centres across the region, the festive spirit, the beautiful churches and Nativity scenes, the unique traditions, and more that is on offer to those who choose to experience a Tuscan Christmas. 

If you’re in the region on Christmas Eve and you’re looking for something extra-special to do, head to the beautiful medieval town of Monteriggioni. Perched on a hillside overlooking lush valleys, forests, and fields and ringed by its ancient medieval walls and watch towers, this is a beyond picturesque Tuscan town and, each Christmas Eve, it hosts a magical event. 

Cinephiles who are looking to enjoy a movie while staying in one of our vacation rentals in Florence will likely find the beautiful Giunti Odeon Libreria e Cinema to be a dream spot to spend hours reading books, enjoying a coffee, and catching a movie! Located inside a historic building and bringing together three wonderful businesses under one especially lovely roof, it creates a dream cultural hub for locals and visitors alike who are exploring the city. 

If you are planning on booking a vacation rental in Florence and you really want to be right at the heart of things, making the most of your setting with incredible views over the city’s iconic skyline, then Orto Botanico Apartment With Terrace And Dome View is a perfect property. Elegant and centrally located, with a terrace and windows throughout that offer framed scenes of the city and a view right across the skyline to Brunelleschi’s famous dome atop Florence’s cathedral, this gem is something rather special indeed. Sleeping up to four guests comfortably in two bedrooms with two bathrooms and with WIFI and air-conditioning throughout most of the apartment, it’s also on special offer for bookings from the 10th of January 2025 onwards with up to 44% off! So don’t wait around, snap up a dream break in the Birthplace of the Renaissance and a stay in this gorgeous and luxurious apartment.

We have written about the beautiful and therapeutic natural hot springs of Tuscany on many an occasion. For some, their very existence may be news and come as a surprise but for those who really want to explore all that the region has to offer, especially if you are looking to unwind and relax, they are an unmissable feature.

In fact, many towns in the region have, “terme,” in their name, referring to the presence of thermal waters and most of these towns have developed spa and medical tourism throughout the centuries, being sought out by the Romans, European aristocrats, and modern-day travellers alike.

There are lots of options to choose from when it comes to these spa destinations in the region and some could even plan on visiting a few throughout their time on vacation in Tuscany. From the famous cascades of Saturnia featured on so many tourism images of the region, to the elegant historic spa of Montecatini Terme, to the free ancient bath complex of San Casciano dei Bagni, there are endless incredible ways to go but if you’re booking a villa in Tuscany and planning a spa day or a visit to a thermal bath there are some things that we think you should keep in mind...