Archive for 'Curiosities'

If you’re planning a vacation to Florence in Tuscany this year then be sure to walk along one of its most famous attractions, the Vasari Corridor!

Book a villa in the Florence area where you can easily travel into the city and explore all the artistic and architectural treasures it has within its ancient walls.

Designed and built by the famous architect Giorgio Vasari within only five months in 1564, the Vasari Corridor was built for the convenience of transport by the Medici family.     Read More

Sail along part of the River Arno in Tuscany on your next vacation here! This is a very important river in the region upon which many towns and cities here were built.

The River Arno rises in the Casentino area of the Apennines mountain range and meanders southward for a while.

Book a stunning villa in Tuscany where you’ll never be too far from the mighty River Arno. Sail upon it in the cities of Florence or Pisa and soak up its mesmerising beauty!     Read More

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.     Read More

Visit the Accona desert in Tuscany which is a barren stretch of land in the Crete Senesi area of Siena. Right beside the town of Asciano, the Accona desert is a series of dome like hills that are made up of light grey clay.

Stay in a beautiful holiday villa with a swimming pool in Siena province where you can enjoy the very finest views of Tuscany before and after your touring adventures!     Read More