Archive for 'Curiosities'

  

Thursday, February 11, 2016
View over Massa Marittima
We've previously discussed the small town of Massa Marittima
in Southern Tuscany which is a bit of a hidden gem with gorgeous views due to its hilltop location and a rich cultural heritage. Its historic Etruscan centre and numerous museums, for which it has been nicknamed the “City of Museums” are two of its most distinctive features. However, once you've found a holiday rental in Massa Marittima, you might want to also venture out of the town once you've explored it a little bit. Just a few kilometres away is the beautiful Lake Accesa with its Etruscan Archaeological Park which, like the town, also offers stunning scenery and great historical value that is not to be missed!     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, History, Lakes, Localities, Tourist Attractions

  

Monday, January 4, 2016
Colosseum, Rome
When people think of important monuments and sites coming from the time of the Roman Empire, places like Pompeii, Herculaneum and the city of Rome itself tend to come to mind. However, the Romans possessed such a vast expanse of land all across Europe and elsewhere that there is a huge amount of fascinating remnants of their life and times scattered around the world. Archaeological sites may not be the first thing you think of when someone mentions Tuscany but there are many of great interest in the region that would enhance any trip and your understanding of the history of Italy. In fact, a new site was just discovered in Volterra which is thought to have been an amphitheatre like the Colosseum. If you want to discover Tuscany's past, just find a holiday rental in Volterra and start exploring Tuscany's Roman roots!     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, History, Roman Empire

  

Monday, January 4, 2016
Night sky
Exploring Tuscany, you'll be so busy and will have so much to see and do that many people don't take a moment to really sit back and take in her natural beauty. Fewer still take the time to look up at the sky. If you want to really appreciate the region, why not pause, breathe in the fresh air and visit the Planetarium at Casentino for a spot of star-gazing. Spend an evening admiring the clear skies in the area and learning more about the stars above you – it's bound to make for a magical night and memory! Just find a vacation rental in Casentino and make your way to the planetarium one evening.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Museums & Galleries, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, December 11, 2015
New Tuscany Villas Website
The astute among you, or those who visit the Tuscany Villas website and blog on a regular or, even semi-regular basis, will probably not even need to be informed of the news that we are about to impart today. If you had not already noticed, we have recently launched our new website and blog. After months of careful planning and tweaking, we feel that we've produced something which is both appealing and easy to use. There is a new style and a new layout but the same excellent service will remain untouched and as reliable as ever, so you can enjoy our elegant new look, while still quickly and easily finding the perfect vacation rental in Tuscany for your and your loved ones.

One of the main things that we took into consideration was how people actually use the internet today and how they browse for holidays. This was why perfecting our mobile websites across all platforms – mobile phones of all kinds, tablets and more – was our top priority. Now, our websites are perfectly suited to use no matter how, or on what platform, you are searching for villas and holiday rentals. Likewise, our blog is ready for you to explore on every platform so you can learn all about what to do, see, eat and make time for in Tuscany.

We hope you enjoy using our new websites, as we worked hard on giving you the easiest and best experience possible. Please let us know what you think!

If you want to be informed of any other updates or news from us in the future, be sure to find us across our social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus.

Happy holiday hunting!     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Must See Attractions, Travel Tips

  

Friday, November 27, 2015
Duomo, Florence
Maybe you have visited Florence a few times before and are looking to see it from a different perspective. Maybe you have no taste for the conventional tourist trails but have never visited Florence before now. Perhaps you simply have a fondness for Sherlock, mysteries and history. If any of the above apply to you, then you might be interested in a very special tour of Florence run by Accord. A really fun and unique way to see and get around the city, their Historical Whodunit Tour of Florence involves being given a series of clues by the organisers and being left to your own devices and wits to solve the mystery and guide yourself around Florence.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Curiosities, Day Trips, Florence, Localities