Golden Retriever
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If you can’t bear the thought of leaving your dearly loved cat or dog at home while you go on holidays to Tuscany, then why not bring them along to enjoy the fun! There is a wealth of spectacular pet-friendly holiday villas scattered all across Tuscany that welcome you and your pet to stay for as long as you wish. Choose from the very finest five star luxury villas, animal friendly apartments and hotels in Tuscan cities like Florence, Lucca and Pisa or charming countryside farmhouses where your cat or dog have the freedom to wander around off the lead and get to know the animals already living there!

Tuscany has the best reputation in Italy for welcoming pets along with their owners on vacation. It has the highest number of beaches that allow animals, most of which are located in the province of Livorno. Other gorgeous beaches that you can enjoy the days with your pet are located along the coastline in the provinces of Piombino, Grosetto and Cecina. Obviously, it’s expected that you clean up after your dog and ensure that it has plenty of fresh water and a shady place to rest if it gets too hot.
Pinocchio Park near Lucca
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One of the more frequent questions we hear is, “What are some activities for children in Tuscany?” So you have rented your self-catering villa or apartment and you have access to a pool to keep the little ones entertained for part of the time, but what do you DO all day?

Aside from the culture you hope they absorb touring the museums and ruins, here are few unique ways for kids, as well as parents, to experience Tuscany and its surroundings.

Pinocchio Park is only 15 km outside of Lucca
In the park, you will see the story of Pinocchio brought to life through art and sculpture. There are also other activities at the park such as puppet making workshops, a butterfly house and much more.