Carousel, Florence
Posted in: Activities Cooking Class Food and Wine Hiking Museums & Galleries Tourist Attractions Travel Tips

You have been dreaming about Tuscany and have endless things on your bucket list. You find the perfect villa in Tuscany with us or you have been browsing among our excellent options as you consider your plans. An important consideration, however, if you are travelling with kids is how to create a travel itinerary that is fun for adults and children?


While you may want to tick things off that bucket list and you might want to introduce the little ones to some major cultural touchstones and expand their horizons, balance is incredibly important – it's a holiday for them as well, after all! You'll want to make memories that last a lifetime but that don't feature endless complaining. So, how do you get the balance right? Here's how to create a dream schedule for you and for the kids during a vacation in Tuscany...

Dining out in Lucca
Posted in: Architectural Gems Churches & Religious Buildings Localities Lucca Must See Attractions Pretty Views Tourist Attractions Travel Tips

Tuscany is a place that can feel inherently magical – with its legendary rolling green hills bathed in golden light at sunset or draped in fog in the early morning, the cities and towns that seem frozen in time, the gardens dotted with statues that feel as though they might come to life, and so much more – but if you are looking for your next destination then we put forward Lucca for your consideration. This ancient walled city is one of those that can seem as though it has remained utterly untouched by time but it is also a place filled with unique curiosities and impossibly beautiful wonders. Book one of our incredible villas in Lucca and then come explore this dreamy little wonder of a city...

View from the Bardini Gardens
Posted in: Events Florence Localities Parks & Gardens Pretty Views Spring Summer Tourist Attractions Travel Tips

Spring through to early summer is a gorgeous time of year to visit Florence. Not only have the larger tourist crowds yet to descend on the city, leaving you not only with less time spent in queues and more time to explore the Birthplace of the Renaissance, but the temperatures are rising while weather conditions remain mild enough to dart all over the place as much as you want comfortably. Furthermore, the great architectural gems and sweeping vistas over the skyline and beautifully preserved historic centre are that much lovelier once the city begins to bloom... So, book your villa in Florence for a spring break or early summer getaway and come discover the city at its prettiest and the gardens that make it all the more charming...

Splendida, exterior
Posted in: Central Italy Localities Lucca Pretty Views Tourist Attractions Tuscan Coast Tuscany Villa Spotlights Villas and Farmhouses

Those with dreams of a Bridgerton-style escape in the most sumptuous and stately historic surroundings will find many incredible preserved villas and palaces to book among our villas in Tuscany. Among them, the recently listed Splendida is just as splendid as the name suggests. A stunning 17th century wonder located in the village of Vorno, close to the famous medieval city of Lucca. With 6 bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom, sleeping up to 12 guests in total, this gem offers a little slice of bucolic and historic wonder to escape to on your next vacation in Tuscany.

Val D'Orcia
Posted in: Churches & Religious Buildings Florence Localities Museums & Galleries Must See Attractions Pisa Pretty Views Tourist Attractions Travel Tips

If you search the question, “What are the top things to do in Tuscany?” you are sure to get endless answers depending on who is providing the response and both their and your own interests. However, while there are lots of incredible things to see and do in the region, there are some commonly held must-see attractions and sights. Book your villa in Tuscany with us and then put a dent in some of these bucket list attractions. 


Tip: Looking for more niche sights or things to suit your specific taste while enjoying one of our holiday rentals in Tuscany? Well, then browse further on our blog as we have endless guides, lists, spotlights on lesser-known attractions, and more...