Archive for 'Travel Tips'

Planning well in advance of a vacation in Tuscany is always something that we recommend in an ideal world. Doing so ensures that you have the best possible selection of our villas in Tuscany that are available to choose from and a wide range of dates as well. If you want to plan a dream holiday, it is the only way to go! Speaking of which, now is the perfect time to check out our holiday rentals in Tuscany for summer 2025 as the availability is still excellent!

Of course, life does not always go as planned. Sometimes, it just can’t be helped – you can’t get holiday days from work, you have to accommodate the schedule of another person or other people, or you have a sudden, desperate need for a vacation – and you need to plan a last-minute vacation in Tuscany. 

We have written about the beautiful and therapeutic natural hot springs of Tuscany on many an occasion. For some, their very existence may be news and come as a surprise but for those who really want to explore all that the region has to offer, especially if you are looking to unwind and relax, they are an unmissable feature.

In fact, many towns in the region have, “terme,” in their name, referring to the presence of thermal waters and most of these towns have developed spa and medical tourism throughout the centuries, being sought out by the Romans, European aristocrats, and modern-day travellers alike.

There are lots of options to choose from when it comes to these spa destinations in the region and some could even plan on visiting a few throughout their time on vacation in Tuscany. From the famous cascades of Saturnia featured on so many tourism images of the region, to the elegant historic spa of Montecatini Terme, to the free ancient bath complex of San Casciano dei Bagni, there are endless incredible ways to go but if you’re booking a villa in Tuscany and planning a spa day or a visit to a thermal bath there are some things that we think you should keep in mind...

Having a villa in Tuscany with a pool, in particular, can totally change your vacation. It gives you a place to cool down on the hottest days of a summer holiday, it is a built-in activity to keep any kids in the group happy and entertained, and it offers the option to spend lazy days relaxing by the pool for part, or all of, your getaway in Tuscany.

On Tuscany Villas you will find over one thousand villas with pools in Tuscany to choose between, from large private pools at luxury properties, to sweet country villas with their own pools, to apartments sharing great pool facilities – there is something for everyone. However, among these there are some serious stand-out stars. So, here is a list of some of our favourite pools and favourite villas in Tuscany that you can book to experience for yourself right now!

It may come as no surprise to some that Florence is the most visited city in Tuscany. Not only is Florence the capital of the region and the most populous city in Tuscany (with 364,073 inhabitants in the city itself and 990,527 in the metropolitan area as of 2024), but it is also very much the culture capital.

The birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is only overshadowed by Rome due to its incredible age and sheer size but in almost any other place, this would be the uncontested titan when it comes to art, culture, history, tourist attractions, and more. As it stands, Florence is still considered one of the great cities of the world and a must-see. 

For those who book one of our Tuscany Villas and who come to the region, it is an unmissable spot for at least a day-trip or two but if you want to dive in a little deeper – though any one trip will only allow you to scratch the surface of what it is on offer – then you could book one of our vacation rentals in Florence, instead.