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Italy is famous for her food and for her food festivals. No matter where you go in the country or when you visit, you're bound to stumble upon a food festival if you look around for a bit. These festivals can celebrate specific local produce, local dishes, harvests, feasts, saint's days, other holidays, historic events, and more. And whether any sort of festival or event is specifically about food or not, food is always central to Italian celebrations! If you're looking for excellent, authentic, inexpensive dining experience while you holiday in Tuscany, these are the places to go!     Read More

Those who have found a vacation rental in Volterra or a vacation rental in Pisa and who are using their rentals as a base from which to explore the wider region of Tuscany should definitely note that both locations are around thirty minutes from a Tuscan town that we doubt you have ever heard of before but that many, no doubt, would like to visit! This is the town of Lajatico.

Not only is Lajatico a beautiful medieval Tuscan village but it also gave rise to one of Tuscany's most beloved and famous sons in recent decades: Andrea Bocelli. As the birthplace of the famous Italian opera singer it will certainly be a place of interest to super-fans but, also, once a year in July, it becomes a major pilgrimage spot for music-lovers from all over the globe when it holds an extraordinary annual concert.     Read More

Are you mad about strawberries? If so, have you tried strawberries (or, really, any kind of fruit or vegetables) in Italy during the summer? It is a whole different experience that can completely change your mind about things and convert you to foods that you never thought you liked! If you love strawberries, then you need to try Italian strawberries that have been perfectly ripened by the sunny days and fertile soils of Italy. It is a magical experience but it is at its absolute peak in the town of Terricciola. Located in the province of Pisa, this pretty little town is most famous for her annual strawberry festival, which is a must-see for foodies who have found themselves a luxury villa in Pisa and plan on spending time in the area during May.     Read More

Music lovers of the world, and fans of rock, in particular, take note: you’re going to want to find a luxury villa in Florence and head to the city next June. Not only is that when the city is alive and abuzz with tourists and activity and an endless list of things to see and do, it is when one of the best rock music festivals in Europe takes place: Firenze Rocks.

Firenze Rocks is a rock music festival that takes place annually at the Visarno Arena in the Parco delle Cascine in Florence and is one of the main and most exciting music events of the summer that takes place in Tuscany and in Italy. Established four years ago, the amazing line-ups of the festival in the past few editions have led to great excitement in recent years and have seen tickets sell out within minutes, attracting thousands of fans to come from all over the country and Europe. In 2018, an astounding 200,000 people attended the festival!     Read More