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Thursday, December 15, 2022
New Year's in Florence

Shopping for a present for a loved one but really out of ideas? Have no plans to celebrate New Years? Well, why not combine these two needs and book a New Years getaway in Florence in one of our Tuscany Villas? Ring in 2023 in one of the most beautiful cities in the world and in a destination where there are all sorts of events to celebrate the big event! We have a wide array of vacation rentals in Florence and luxury villas in Florence and the surrounding area to choose from at different price points and sizes and there is something to suit everyone! Do not wait a second longer, find the right property for you, surprise someone (or treat yourself) with an amazing gift, and make memories that will last for years to come – sounds pretty special to us.


But what events can you expect over New Year's in Florence this year? 

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Posted in: Christmas, December, Events, Florence, January, Localities

  

Saturday, October 29, 2022

It’s already that time of year – the famous and beloved Christmas markets of Europe are being confirmed and the dates are being published, which means that it is time to plan your Christmas market getaway for all of the Holiday spirit, festive fun, and magic memories that you could hope to wish for. While the Christmas markets of Tuscany may be a little less well-known internationally, the region actually abounds with some of the best and most special in the world. Though smaller in scale at times, the scenic settings of Tuscany’s charming and picturesque historic centres as a backdrop to alpine-style market stalls, carousels, twinkling lights, ice-skating rinks, Santa’s houses, and all of the other elements of a Christmas market only adds to the experience and makes them even more special.


Florence and some of the towns in the metropolitan area of the city are home to some of the finest and most numerous examples of incredible Christmas markets and celebrations in Tuscany so find a luxury villa in Florence and you can come and explore the area’s wonderful examples of Christmas markets this Holiday Season. Enjoy hot drinks, delicious Tuscan snacks, handmade crafts and local produce, buzzing excitement, stunning settings, and much more besides at Florence’s Christmas markets in addition to everything else that makes this part of the region a wonderful place to visit, particularly over the Holidays.


But what Christmas markets take place in and around Florence? Where are they found? What do they offer? And when are they open? Well, here’s our guide to visiting Florence (and her close neighbours) and the city’s magic Christmas markets in 2022...


Weihnachtsmarkt/Mercato Natale di Firenze, Piazza Santa Croce, Florence

19th of November 2022 to the 18th of December 2022

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Posted in: Christmas, December, Events, Florence, January, Localities, Markets, November

  

Friday, December 10, 2021
Gift

It’s that time of year again, when various holidays approach and we all start making our lists of those loved ones for whom we want to buy gifts. More and more, people are really considering what they purchase and thinking about how much they already have. As a result, we are often looking for gifts that aren’t things but, rather, experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. If you’re one of those people or you have to buy a gift for someone who is notoriously hard to find a present for (we’re looking at you, Dads of the world), then there is an easy solution to both – gift them money towards their next holiday, instead! 

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Posted in: Christmas, Events, Newsletters, Travel Tips

  

Friday, November 19, 2021
Tuscany is home to endless Christmas markets and events each year, which is one of the many reasons it makes for an excellent spot to plan a winter getaway. However, one of the best among all of these endless local events and celebrations that you can choose from has to be the annual Christmas takeover of the pretty and historic town of Arezzo. The medieval streets of the town, already utterly picturesque and charming, become all the more magical as strings of lights illuminate the winding little roads, shop windows are dressed up with festive cheer, and the scent and sounds of festive excitement emanate from all over. And, at the core of all of the Christmas celebrations in town is the Arezzo Città del Natale, or City of Christmas, festival! If you love Christmas and you were thinking of spending the Holidays on vacation in Tuscany then get browsing our villas in Arezzo as it is a perfectly festive spot to make truly unforgettable and special memories.     Read More
Posted in: Christmas, Concerts & Festivals, December, Events, Markets, Must See Attractions

  

Thursday, November 11, 2021
As with any country where Christmas or any other holiday or religious festival is celebrated, Italy has many unique traditions when it comes to the festive season. From specific foods served and eaten for different meals and on different days to their own legends about who brings gifts (traditionally, it is a kindly witch and not a man in a red suit who does the honours in Italy) to Christmas markets to impeccable live nativity scenes and much more besides, there are all sorts of wonderful Italian Christmas traditions to engage with and experience if you have decided to try out a Christmas getaway in Italy. But if you plan on spending Christmas in Tuscany or Christmas in a villa in Siena, in particular, and you are after an ancient, dramatic, and exciting tradition to keep you busy on Christmas Eve then you should head to Abbadia San Salvatore in the province of Siena.     Read More
Posted in: Christmas, Concerts & Festivals, Events, Localities, Siena