Planning a vacation in Tuscany can be a daunting task, especially for first-time travellers to Italy. We have observed in the past that the first place to start is in deciding on the type of vacation you'd like to experience.
There are basically four types of vacations. First is one of the most popular types of travel - The Guided Tour. There are many companies offering this type of vacation including Perillo Tours and Trafalgar to mention just a few. Tours in Italy are great for people that want to see a large part of the Italy, moving from hotel to hotel every few days and prefer to have their itinery planned for them. We recommend tours for many first-time travellers that don't have a lot of time to spend in one area.
The second type of travel is the cruise. In recent years, more and more cruise operators such as Cunard and Hollard America began offering cruises of the Mediterranean Sea with stops in Italy including the Tuscan coast. For the cruise lover this could be a great choice.
There are basically four types of vacations. First is one of the most popular types of travel - The Guided Tour. There are many companies offering this type of vacation including Perillo Tours and Trafalgar to mention just a few. Tours in Italy are great for people that want to see a large part of the Italy, moving from hotel to hotel every few days and prefer to have their itinery planned for them. We recommend tours for many first-time travellers that don't have a lot of time to spend in one area.
The second type of travel is the cruise. In recent years, more and more cruise operators such as Cunard and Hollard America began offering cruises of the Mediterranean Sea with stops in Italy including the Tuscan coast. For the cruise lover this could be a great choice.
The third option is the normal hotel stay. You decide where to stay and what to visit, makes all the arrangements or have a travel agent make the bookings, and in the evening return to your hotel to sleep.
There are hundreds of good hotels in Italy, a few well-known brands are Hilton Hotels and Venere (offering many hotels both small and large). Again for the tourist with only a little time to spend in any one area this could be a good choice.
There are hundreds of good hotels in Italy, a few well-known brands are Hilton Hotels and Venere (offering many hotels both small and large). Again for the tourist with only a little time to spend in any one area this could be a good choice.
The last option for a vacation in Tuscany is a villa rental. Most villa rentals span a minimum of one week, Saturday to Saturday, so you must have at least one week to devote to a single area. This does not mean you are limited in your ability to visit many different tourist sites. Quite the opposite, with a villa rental you have a 'base camp', making daytrips to local tourist spots and returning in the evening. There are many other advantages as well for renting a villa for your vacation in Italy including a kitchen to prepare meals (saving you a boat load of money), private pool, the real Tuscan experience staying in a home 100 years old or more, more freedom to choose your schedule, relax by the pool one day - visit Florence the next, and one of the most important aspects of villa rental is meeting the people in the town or village.
People in Italy are very friendly and welcome visitors with open arms. If you take the time to speak with the locals you can learn valuable tips that will make your trip unforgettable. Villas are also perfect for family-reunions and weddings since the villa is all yours and you can have your privacy.
If a villa rental seems like the right choice for your next vacation in Tuscany, please give us a try. Our specialist are here to assist you in selecting the perfect villa for your vacation.
People in Italy are very friendly and welcome visitors with open arms. If you take the time to speak with the locals you can learn valuable tips that will make your trip unforgettable. Villas are also perfect for family-reunions and weddings since the villa is all yours and you can have your privacy.
If a villa rental seems like the right choice for your next vacation in Tuscany, please give us a try. Our specialist are here to assist you in selecting the perfect villa for your vacation.
