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Have you been dreaming of a picture-perfect vacation in Tuscany? Do you want to wake up to stunning views of the famous Tuscan landscape – the rolling hills, the pretty medieval towns, the cypress lined country roads, the vineyards and olive groves – framed by your bedroom window? Would you like to have a private pool to lounge around, grounds to explore and enjoy, and all the amenities necessary to have a relaxing holiday without any stress or concerns? Do you have a group of loved ones that you want to bring along with you to make memories that will last a lifetime while on holiday in Tuscany? Well, if you’re looking for all that and more then you should check out our luxury villas in Tuscany. Catering to all of your needs in the most stunning, stylish, and comfortable properties that boast wonderful grounds and incredible scenery as well as delightful extras to make your vacation even more enjoyable, these are the vacation rentals in Tuscany to go for if you want to enjoy a perfectly relaxing, picturesque, and luxurious holiday in Italy. With 253 different luxury properties located all across the region to choose from on our website, there is something for everyone, whether you want to go on a city break in Florence, rent a villa in a pretty and remote spot in the Tuscan countryside, travel as a couple or part of a group, if you prefer sleek and modern builds or historic gems, or have any other specific wants or needs from your holiday rental in Tuscany. For now, here are our picks of just five of our current favourite luxury properties in Tuscany...     Read More

The Tuscan Coast is less well-regarded and famous internationally than its inland counterparts, from famous cities like Pisa and Florence to its iconic rolling green hills and lines of cypresses. Yet, despite this, it is an excellent place to holiday, offering unbridled opportunity to explore. With a holiday rental on the Tuscan Coast, you can spend time discovering the different islands (each with their own unique characters), the charming and sleepy little seaside villages, the bustling promenades and bright lights of the larger resort towns, the natural wonders of the Orbetello Lagoon and the Maremma, and the absolutely picture-perfect beaches. The area in and around Monte Argentario, in particular, boasts a lot of exceptional beaches. Just find a vacation rental in Monte Argentario and come discover her many incredible beaches for yourself!

Located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, nestled between Giglio Island and the mainland Tuscan province of Grosseto, Monte Argentario was once an independent island but, around 4,000 years ago, two narrow strips of land called Isthmuses formed with water on either side and connected the north eastern and eastern side of Monte Argentario Island to the mainland, making it into the peninsula and comune that exists today.     Read More

This week, we have been looking at some of Florence's best rooftop bars as there is no better way to enjoy her stunning and iconic skyscape than from a cute bar with a great drink in hand. Whether you're finishing off a day in the city or just getting a night started with some aperitifs, the city's rooftop bars make for the perfect places to watch the sunset over the famous buildings, beautiful gardens, historic squares, and wandering tourists and citizens. If you have found your luxury villa in Florence and are now looking for a rooftop bar to visit, read on to the rest of our list of some of our top picks among the places that the city has to offer...     Read More

Florence has a famously beautiful skyline that we have written about and admired many times before. There are plenty of viewing points from which to enjoy views of the city and we have listed these previously but, lately, we've been imagining enjoying said views from rooftop bars. Combining those amazing views with a well-made cocktail or a great glass of wine sounds like a match made in heaven to us! So, if you have found a luxury villa in Florence and want to round off a long day of touristing or want to grab a nice leisurely drink before heading to dinner, then these are the rooftop bars that you should visit in Florence!     Read More