Archive for 'Activities'

  

Thursday, October 29, 2015
Food stalls at a Florentine Market
One of the best things about Florence is how every corner, piazza and street seems beautiful and steeped in history. Without even going inside any of the buildings, there is a wealth of culture and history and art all around you. Once you've found a luxury villa in Florence and have arrived for a holiday, it's key to find time to wander her streets and take in the atmosphere of the city. Traipsing all over a city is bound to make your energy dwindle and finding a market to grab some food and sit for a moment, maybe find some unique souvenirs, is key. It's also another part of the city's charms. We've already outlined a couple markets that you should swing by in a previous article but here are a few more.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Florence, Localities, Shopping

  

Thursday, October 29, 2015
View over the Arno in Florence
Imagine, if you will, a holiday in Florence. Not one filled with stuffy queues and running around endlessly from tourist sight to tourist sight but one in which you utterly take your time. Of course, you'll still probably find time to catch a glimpse of Michelangelo's “David” or visit a Medici palace but calmly, leisurely. In the morning, you might forego breakfast at home in the luxury villa in Florence that you've found and, instead, wander to one of the many markets the city has to offer. You can grab some food at a stall, people-watch and then check out the other wares available. Maybe you'll spend the day doing so, in fact. Here are the best of them.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Florence, Localities, Shopping

  

Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Water of the ocean at Elba
The island of Elba, the biggest of the Tuscan Archipelago and the third largest island in Italy after Sardinia and Sicily, is most well-known as the site of Napoleon's exile and if you ever get the chance to visit, you might be wishing for the same punishment! Hardly a depressing or prison-like place, it is, rather, more like a paradise. Surrounded by crystal clear, rich blue waters with cloudless skies overhead, dotted by perfect beaches, little towns, castles and blessed by nature, it is a stunning place and the ideal place to escape to on your next holiday. Find a villa with pool on the Tuscan Coast and you can then start exploring this dream-like island for yourself.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Beaches, Islands, Localities, Tourist Attractions, Water Sports

  

Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Mugello Circuit Finishline
Car or motorbike crazy and planning a holiday in Tuscany? If so, you're going to have to make sure to visit the race track in Mugello. There are constantly events taking place at the track, from Grand Prix races, to smaller competitions, to open days allowing the track to be used. Basically, there's bound to be something happening during your visit. Furthermore, the track is located just outside the small but effortlessly charming town of Scarperia in the Mugello Valley so there will be somewhere to enjoy regional cuisine and take in a bit of the local flavour while you're visiting Mugello Circuit.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Driving, Events, Localities, Mugello

  

Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Gucci Storefront
Following on from the last post which discussed Florentine fashion designers that you should know about and visit while in Florence, this will continue with two more historic and important designers. As noted previously, many of the city's important designers are still based in Florence and even when they don't have museums like as Salvatore Ferragamo does, they have large boutiques located nearby. With a history that is intrinsically connected to fashion and design, Florence's fashion heritage cannot be overlooked.

Find a villa with internet in Florence and explore, shop and learn all about the wealth of design culture that she has to offer.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Florence, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Shopping, Tourist Attractions