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If you’re a big fan of taking strong photographs then here are some stunning spots in Tuscany to check out during your vacation here. Choose from a huge range of luxury vacation villas in Tuscany to base your photographic themed trip of the region!

Head to Versilia and specifically the arched jetty beside Villa Ginori beside Massaciuccoli Lake. The famous Italian opera composer Giacomo Puccini used to travel back and forth across the lake from villa Ginori to Torre del Lago during his years living here.

In the summer months be sure to make a trip to the charming village of Villanova close to Montelupo Fiorentino and Montespertoli.

Tuscany is a stunning region in Italy that can be best explored by renting a car to go delve into the spots that lie off the beaten tourist track. Most towns and villages can also be reached by bus but many operate perhaps three times a week or less from bigger towns and cities which might not be convenient for holiday makers who want to see as much of this picturesque region as possible.

Choose from a wide range of villas in Tuscany and book a place to stay along your chosen route of exploration by car.

Most of our best holiday villas are located in the countryside, so, if you have a car, it will be easier for you to reach your accommodation and to go to the shop or to the restaurant during your stay.
If you rent a car, you can travel at your ease along the intricate network of small winding roads that lead into welcoming Tuscan communes. Generally in most towns and villages of Tuscany, the speed limit is around 50 kilometres per hour entering and 70 kilometres per hour leaving.

Why not include a lovely trip around some of Tuscany’s finest lakes on your next vacation here. These peaceful scenic spots mentioned below offer lots of things for tourists to see and do around their shores so be inspired to visit them soon!

Why not treat yourselves to a glorious stay in a luxury villa in Tuscany where you can relax and unwind in lavish surroundings!

Lake Bilancino is located near the welcoming town of Barberino di Mugello. This lake offers exciting amenities such as canoeing, sailing, wind surfing and sport fishing to enjoy during your visit here.

Why not do something different with your next fishing expedition plans by enjoying them in Tuscany? This stunning region of Italy can boast to being home to one of the most abundant coastlines in the world and also has a superb selection of lakes and rivers teeming with fish for you to catch!

If you wish to base your fantastic fishing trip along the Tuscan coast then why not treat yourself to a stay in a luxury villa in Forte dei Marmi or Viareggio; both popular fishing havens! These coastal towns know everything there is to know about fishing the coast so they're the perfect venues to rent boats of all sizes and pick up a few tips on where the best fishing spots are!

Visiting fishing enthusiasts can also book half or full day boat trips with expert Tuscan fishermen who can do all the steering and let you sit back to breathe in the salty fresh air and enjoy the warm sun! Some of these boat trips have the facilities to let you cook whatever you catch and eat it there and then! There’s certainly no fresher way to enjoy the fruits of the rich Tuscan sea!

There’s nowhere in the world more beautiful to enjoy a round of golf on your holidays than Tuscany! The infamous rolling hills of this region make the perfect natural landscape for a challenging but enjoyable golf course.

Many have sprung up all over the place in the nineties when its popularity soared among the Tuscan people. Because of the lovely mild weather all year around and the wide choice of ranges; from beginner to expert, Tuscany has everything you need to plan a golf themed vacation!

For those who wish to base their stay close to some of the best golf courses, why not choose a wonderful luxury villa nearby in Montecatini Terme, Scarperia or Florence for example where there are rolling hills of green nearby!