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Have you already booked one of our stunning Tuscany Villas? Or maybe you have been browsing our website, dreaming of a getaway in Tuscany? Well, in either scenario, you are probably interested in what there is to see, do, and eat while in Tuscany and where to stay. You can, of course, browse our villa listings on our website or continue to peruse articles here on our blog but, if you want to stay up-to-date with us, our villas, and our travel tips easily and often, the best thing to do is to follow us on our social media profiles. 

As you browse the listings on our website, you’ll see that there are pages with properties grouped by location, amenities, and more in order to help our customers more easily find the right option for them among the thousands of villas listed on Tuscany Villas. One of the major thematic groupings of listings that we frequently use is our luxury villas label. Here you’ll find our luxury villas in specific destinations in Tuscany such as our Luxury Villas in Cortona, Luxury Villas in Lucca, and Luxury Villas in Florence, as well as our Luxury Villas in Tuscany generally. Of course, this name is immediately evocative of certain things but, what exactly can you expect of our luxury villas in Tuscany?

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: