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All this week, we are talking about the amazing vacation destination that is Tuscany's beloved wine region, Chianti. With lots to see and do and the mot picturesque of settings – not to mention great food and wine – it is the great place to relax and unwind from your busy daily life. We have also been counting down ten of the best of the best among our vacation rentals in Chianti, to help you find the perfect place to stay for a dreamy getaway in the region. Here are more of just some of our amazing properties in Chianti...

All this week, we have been taking you to the dream holiday destination of Chianti, the famous wine region of Tuscany, with just some of the best of the best of our vacation rentals in Chianti. Come experience the rolling hills, endless vineyards and olive groves, the delicious cuisine and incredible wines, the sleepy villages and famous cities, and the slower pace of life for yourself. Do nothing at all and unwind or see everything in the surrounding area from cultural gems to historic attractions, curiosities to outdoor pursuits, it's all up to you. Browse more of our vacation rentals and make it happen today...

As we enter the final months of the year, we also enter the optimal time for booking next year's vacation. Booking in advance of the season means the best availability of the best properties and little compromise. We have been focusing on Chianti this week and this incredible destination is one of the most popular and beloved in Tuscany, therefore, it is one of the best to book in advance. Here are more of some of the best of the best of our vacation rentals in Chianti that you need to get your hands on ahead of time or risk losing out on some serious gems...

2. Villa Fabbiolle All'impruneta (Available from €283 per night)

This historic stone villa overlooking the Chianti hills, located just a few kilometers from Florence and just 2km from the ancient town of Impruneta can sleep up to ten people comfortably in five bedrooms with six bathrooms.

The rolling hills, fertile valleys, vineyards, old estates, palaces, ancient villages and incredible cuisine of Chianti all make for a perfect holiday destination. It is a scenic place where you can potentially do it all – make day trips to famous cities like Florence and Pisa, explore endless villas and churches, visit famous wineries, go hiking, cycling, horseback riding and more – or do nothing at all and simply relax. Whether you like to unwind by a pool with a good book or through cultural pursuits or on adrenaline-pumping adventures, you'll find it all.

But what is the most important part of planning a trip to Chianti? Finding the perfect villa in which to rest and from which to enjoy your holiday, of course! So, to help you out, we rounded up some of our most idyllic, typically Tuscan, charming and perfect vacation rentals in Chianti.

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If you love sweets, Tuscany is a great holiday destination and a day trip to Prato, in particular, is an excellent idea. The city has birthed several iconic desserts and pastries but one of the most visually appealing has to be Pesche di Prato, a brioche bun that mimics the appearance of a peach. The bun is halved, cored, filled with vanilla custard, placed back together and dipped into an Italian liqueur called Alchermes, coated with sugar and topped with a mint leaf to complete the look. Just find a vacation rental in Florence, spend a day in Prato and discover it for yourself!

Pesche di Prato are said to have been first made at the end of March in 1861 when there was a massive dinner party in the Piazza del Duomo in Prato to celebrate the reunification of Italy and a very special dessert was needed. They were such an immediate success that local confectioners in Prato began making and stocking them and, while they are traditionally made for special occasions, Easter and Christmas, you will be able to find them in local bakeries all throughout the year today.