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The town of Radda in Chianti would be the perfect stop for tourists and wine lovers as this is the home of the famous Tuscan Chianti wine!

Radda in Chianti is neatly tucked in between the valleys of Arbia and Pesa between the provinces of Siena and Florence.

Tourists who wish to explore the area for a few days can perhaps stay in a luxury vacation rental in Radda in Chianti where there are panoramic views of the rolling Tuscan hills covered in thriving vineyard.


This ancient town is surrounded by huge stone fortress walls that date back to a time when a grand castle was built here to rule over the precious wine producing region. The ruins of Volpaia castle can still be seen today; its towers are still clearly visible.

New Year’s celebrations take place on the 1st of January every year, but in the cities of Pisa and Florence, they’re also held on the 25th of March! For anyone who would like to experience a second New Year’s festival, why not book some beautiful luxury villas near Pisa and Florence and celebrate the Christmas festivities all over again!

The reason why the New Year is celebrated twice is because between the 10th century and 1949, New Year’s Day clashed with the holy day of the Annunciation on March 25th. The annual calendar wasn’t the same then as it is now; it was marked by a type of solar clock.

High up in the Apennine Mountains in the province of Pistoia, behind Mount Cuccola is a picturesque area with a scattering of beautiful towns and villages to visit. One of these ideal tourist spots is the village of Cutigliano that’s located close to the ski resort of Doganaccia.

For those wishing to stay in the area for a few days, why not book into a cosy villa rental with great reviews in Bagni di Lucca town, further down the mountains, only twenty minute’s drive from Cutigliano.

This beautiful medieval village is packed tightly with quaint narrow streets so it would be better to explore on foot.

It’s the proud holder of the prestigious Orange Flag Award that means it has a fantastic tourist information centre and provides excellent tours and signposts to nearby visitor attractions.

During your next vacation to Tuscany why not spend a day or two in the glorious Empoli area in the lower Arno Valley of Florence? There are several charming towns and villages here that are of Roman origin which have plenty of things for tourists to see and do! If you wish to stay in the area for a few days, why not look at some superb vacation rentals with great reviews in Empoli town?

The rich fertile soil here has made Empoli into a successful agricultural area where many olive groves and vineyards thrive as well as many fields of healthy crops.

There is a huge range of nature trails and history attractions in the area as well as some fantastic towns to visit like Castelfiorentino, Montelupo, Montaione and Montespertoli.

Those wishing to visit the majestic nature park of the Apuan Alps will have to cross through the stunning area of Lunigiana and the town of Casola to get there. This rich diverse landscape is situated high up in the hills where the River Aulella and River Tassanaro rise up from the earth to begin their journey down this mountainous region of Tuscany.

Visitors wishing to explore this glorious area and the town of Casola for a few days have a lovely range of villa rentals in Fivizzano, a nearby town. This is the perfect spot to base a thrilling exploration of this enchanting part of Tuscany!


There are some remains of what was once a beautiful 15th century castle in Casola in Lunigiana. Today, only a few towers and outer walls remain but it still makes for a nice photograph. Visit the interesting museum in Casola’s Palazzo Pretorio where there is a rich and detailed account of the history of the Lunigiana area that dates as far back as Palaeolithic times. Also on display are some fascinating artefacts that were discovered by archaeologists over the years.