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Nestled in the heart of Florence province in Tuscany is the pretty village of Montaione that offers lots for visitors to see and do during their holiday! Why not spend a few days here and take your pick from a gorgeous selection of vacation rentals, including several picturesque villas with swimming pools in Montaione!

Located near Montaione are the Orange Flag towns of Volterra, San Miniato and San Gimignano where there are lots of activities, eateries and tourist attractions to explore.

Firstly, why not rent a bike to tour around this vineyard covered area and see the sights. If you’re feeling brave enough to go horse riding around the area then there are nearby horse yards where you can enjoy a beginner’s lesson before heading out on a scenic trail.     Read More

Who doesn’t love getting involved in a lively celebration? Well if you’re passing through the beautiful province of Livorno on your next vacation to Tuscany then you’ll have the chance to witness one of the most colourful and enjoyable festivals in Italy; ‘La Notte Blu’ festival! It’s celebrated in early July when the blue moon rises in the sky and there’s magic in the air!

For those who would like to stay in Livorno for some or all of this exciting event then you can enjoy a wide choice of pretty vacation rentals in towns and villages across the province including Bibbona, San Vincenzo, Piombino and Cecina.

This festival celebrates the food, wine, art and culture of the scenic Bolgheri area and has grown rapidly in popularity over recent years. It attracts over 40,000 visitors who can enjoy tours of local wineries, sample lots of delicious local cuisine, watch spectacular street performances and listen to mesmerising music!     Read More

If you’re planning to visit Elba Island during your next holiday to Tuscany then you might be interested to hear about its interesting ties with the famous military leader, Napoleon Bonaparte! Elba is the largest of the Tuscan islands and is extremely busy in July and August with holidaymakers.

Some visitors that want to come here for a few days prefer to come during the quieter months of April to May or September to October when they can relax in a more peaceful atmosphere and thrill in all the land and water activities available as well as lots of tourist attractions to visit!

There’s a huge selection of holiday villas on the Elba island.

Elba Island has been inhabited since the Iron Age by Ligurian tribes, followed by the Etruscans and then the Greeks. Pirates were regular visitors to Elba and many stories of their legacy remain behind in thrilling folklore.     Read More

Come and see all the wonderful tourist attractions and fun activities just waiting for you in Valdinievole, a hidden gem tucked in between the provinces of Pistoia and Lucca in Tuscany! This is a picturesque area of high mountains, low hills and foggy marshes that has earned itself the nickname, ‘Valley of the Mists’.

Tourists have many exquisite towns and villages to choose from here that provide superb accommodation, including luxury villas with swimming pools in Montecatini Terme.

Valdinievole is a cultural haven where many different kinds of people met and exchanged ideas, traditions and stories.

Each ancient hamlet and town you travel through here have their own unique and fascinating stories to tells; from the Valleriana Mountains to Montalbane. Tourists will enjoy the scenic views of the valley from high up; gazing over dense chestnut woods, thriving olive groves, ripening vineyards and the rolling Tuscan hills.     Read More