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Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Photo credits: mike packard / CC BY-SA 2.0

The serious foodies among those who book villas in Tuscany will likely be arming themselves with a list of the must-try foods and drinks and restaurants that they want to ensure they make time for throughout their stay. A cuisine steeped in peasant cooking traditions, it boasts lots of hearty dishes full of vegetables, legumes, bread, and cheese that are full of flavour and will leave you full and satisfied. Meat, of course, also features in Tuscan cuisine but often dishes were traditionally made making the most of smaller amounts of meat. Today, this is less of a concern for many and delicious dishes that will keep the carnivores among your party very happy are also on offer. Perhaps the most famous of all of Tuscany’s meat dishes is the Bistecca alla fiorentina, or Florentine steak.

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Florence

If you are a proper art-lover who has been dreaming of diving into the endless museums and galleries of the birthplace of the Renaissance then you should browse our incredible selection of vacation rentals in Florence. Booking with Tuscany Villas is the first step in ensuring a dream holiday! The next step, meanwhile, for the ultimate art experience in Florence, is to get your hands on a Firenzecard

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Palazzo Rosadi, pool and view

There are a selection of outstanding luxury villas in Tuscany on our website that are truly dream Tuscany Villas. With amazing amenities, lots of space, private pools, great views, stylish interiors, and much more besides, these are the crème de la crème. Understandably, they are also somewhat costly. However, if you were thinking about travelling with a group of pals or extended family and were going to split the cost, such villas are far more manageable - even more so, should you go with our new Interest-free Installment Plan option.


Launched this year and the first payment scheme of this kind in the tourism sector, this option allows those booking well in advance to secure a dream vacation rental in Tuscany without having to spend a larger sum of money all at once. With no hidden costs and completely interest-free, it is a perfect way to pay by breaking down the total into smaller payments each month up until your trip. For more information about the installment payment plan, you can read our original post about it here.

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Podere San Michele

Really want to plan a vacation in Tuscany? Dreaming of a perfect villa? Maybe a villa with a swimming pool in Tuscany? Or a luxury villa in Tuscany?


Are you in need of a great getaway in a perfect location – the dreamy Tuscan countryside or a famously lovely city like Florence or Pisa? Do you want to enjoy a vacation during which you have your own space and privacy, where you can come and go as you please, where you have your own kitchen and living space? Well, we can’t blame you!

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Tuscany in fall

As the summer begins to wind down, some are thinking ahead to a fall getaway in Tuscany. In fact, some have likely been eagerly awaiting the season for their vacation in Tuscany. For many reasons, an autumn break might just be the best option for you!


For one, if you are the type of person who prefers to avoid crowds, the further into the season that you get, the more that other tourists will grow sparser. This will mean fewer queues, scenery that is less dotted by other travellers, more time and space to yourself, and generally being able to have the beauty of Tuscany more to yourself.

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