Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

Whether it is your first trip to Italy for your 100th, there are always new sites and sounds to take in thanks to the rich history and amazing culture. While many first-time visitors understandably spend much of their time visiting some of the more well-known tourist locations, there is a wealth of things to see and do throughout Italy, and in Tuscany in particular, that will surprise and delight you, not to mention keep you coming back time and again.

Here we are going to show you a side of the Isola d’Elba that you might be unfamiliar with. If you want to see it with your eyes, browse our vacation rentals in the area, and come to visit this amazing place.

You are more than likely familiar with Napoleon, at least by name and reputation. What you may not know is that he spent almost a year in exile on the beautiful Italian island of Elba from 1814 to 1815.

Although originally used for little more than the rich iron deposits that were found throughout the island, it is probably best known now as the location of some of the houses that Napoleon lived in during this period of his life.

People who enjoy their holidays in luxury villas in Tuscany often like to treat themselves to a spa visit. The region has thermal waters that are well-known for their healing properties. This is a popular way to unwind during your trip, and also allows you to fully experience the area's natural beauty. Many Italian villas are located nearby to these spas.

Have you always dreamed of taking a vacation to Italy? This amazing country has so much to see and do that it’s impossible to tire of it. But, if you can only take one trip to Italy, make it a trip to Tuscany!

Tuscany's reputation as being the home of high culture is due in no small part to the fact that it is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Of course, you don't have to be an art lover to appreciate all that this particular area has to offer.

If beautiful scenery is what you have in mind, Tuscany has some of the most breathtaking and beautiful natural landscapes that you will ever see.

The Uccellina Park in Tuscany is a protected area that covers over one hundred square kilometers along the coast and includes everything from pine forests to wetlands and sand dunes.

If the first things that come to mind when you think of an Italian vacation are art, museums and ancient ruins, you will be pleasantly surprised by the Garden of Tarot. Located near Capalbio, the Garden of Tarot is unlike any other garden in the world!

Created by a French artist over a period of seventeen years, this garden was assembled one piece at a time and features some of the most eye catching sculptures in the world! Made using a variety of materials including ceramics, cement, iron, and even glass, some of the sculptures tower as high as fifteen meters and are inspired by the twenty two figures of the tarot cards.

Each of the sculptures are open to the visitor’s personal interpretation and are so incredibly detailed that it may take more than one trip to appreciate all of the work and beauty displayed here.

*Sadly, as of the 1st of August, 2016, the owners of the park decided to close it down due to family reasons.*

Visit the famous and unique Parco Preistorico in the province of Pisa in Tuscany, close to the quaint town of Peccioli. This wonderful history park was founded by the Ghironi family, on whose land, many dinosaur fossils and other interesting archaeological finds were discovered. They decided to research how to create an adventure park based on these monumental excavations and then created the first, and now one of the finest adventure parks in Tuscany!

Tourists wishing to stay in the Peccioli area for a few days have plenty of fantastic villas available to relax and enjoy a peaceful break in.