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Those who come to stay in one of our Tuscany villas – whether in one of our vacation rentals in Florence, holiday rentals in Pisa, villas in San Gimignano, or any of our other incredible properties and destinations – and are thinking about using public transport for at least some, or all, of their trip will be glad to hear that a new contactless payment system. Put into place to make getting about easier and more convenient, it was introduced to all buses and trams in Tuscany as of the 28th of March 2024 and allows you to hop on a bus or tram and pay with a single tap as well as giving you multiple options for how to pay.

You might be wondering: how does it all work? Well, never fear, we have a handy guide to answer all of your questions and leave you ready to jump right on the tram or bus as you explore the region during your vacation in Tuscany!

Tuscany has so much to offer even the most discerning of tourists that it is no surprise that it remains one of the most popular and beloved tourist destinations in Italy and in Europe.

There is, of course, the delicious cuisine as well as the amazing wines of the region, the stunning rolling green hills and pretty historic towns that make up the landscape, the impossibly fascinating culture capitals that are the cities, the spa towns with their natural hot springs, and much more besides to discover during a getaway in this part of the world. 

However, today we are specifically thinking about the appeals of booking a villa on the Tuscan Coast.

It is important that everyone in your party can enjoy a vacation comfortably and safely and as we have a range of accessible villas in Tuscany to choose from, it is certainly possible to accommodate those who may have mobility issues or require the use of a wheelchair.

While a getaway in Tuscany can be enjoyed by everyone, it is certainly true that many historic buildings, attractions, and towns can pose difficulties to those who have challenges when it comes to mobility. Progress has been made and destinations like Florence are actively working on making sure that all tourists can enjoy the city by introducing paved areas through cobbled sections of the city, adding lifts and ramps to buildings, and more. Although not quite everywhere is up to standard yet, here is a list of some museums in Florence and their accessibility features so you can plan a trip during a holiday in Florence, worry-free:

What is a really important feature to you to ensure that you have the best, most comfortable, most enjoyable vacation possible? Which amenities do you really need? What is a must? 

You can use our search filters while browsing properties on our website in order to easily ensure that you can find a villa in Tuscany that has all of the different attributes that you desire. However, for some people there are just one or two deal-breakers. So, discover our range of vacation rentals in Tuscany that are grouped according to the most common examples of these features to find the perfect option for you...

Thinking about booking a villa in Tuscany this summer? Well, then we highly recommend one of our villas with pools in Tuscany, in particular! But why these amazing properties? There are lots of reasons but here are five great ones...

1. Staying cool

If you are planning a  vacation in Tuscany and especially a holiday during the summer months then you can expect it to get pretty darn hot, particularly in August. The best way to beat the heat? Have a pool just outside your door, for you exclusive use, to hop right into!