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Nothing is better in the Autumn months than warming up with a cosy and hearty dish. Tuscany in the Fall is beautiful and, as it is harvest season, has the freshest most delicious food to enjoy. The rich and tasty simple cuisine of Tuscany is always good but if you find a villa rental in Tuscany during the Autumn, you'll get to enjoy it at its best and most bountiful.

Pellegrino Artusi was a famous 19th century Italian businessman and writer who wrote “La scienza in cucina e l'arte di mangiare bene” ("The Science of Cooking and the Art of Eating Well"), a beloved cookbook still much-used to this day. In it, he wrote down the name for a Tuscan dish that is now a classic Autumn staple, his "Fagioli a guisa d'uccellini" ("beans in the manner of birds"). Today, the dish is called Fagioli all'uccelletto (“beans of the little bird”).

Milan may be the recognised fashion capital of Italy but the entire country is swimming in style from Dolce & Gabbana's Sicilian-inspired sartorial output to Rome acting as a headquarters to major brands like Valentino, Bulgari and Fendi. Throughout the country, there are all sorts of fascinating markets, beautiful boutiques, amazing fashion museums and more to be discovered. However, Florence, in particular, is a perfect destination for a chic getaway. If you find a luxury villa in Florence, here are the best things for a stylish fashion lover to have a stylish day in the city.

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Fattoria Betti is a vineyard and winery that was founded in 1900 and is located in Montalbano in Chianti. A quiet and beautiful part of the region that is made up of sleepy medieval villages, little churches, rolling fields of olive groves and vineyards, and old Medici villas.

Amedei is a luxury brand of chocolate that many have never heard of and, less still, are aware hails from Tuscany. Yet, it is a delicious chocolate brand and a part of the varied culinary landscape that has made the region so very famous among foodies the world over. It is pricy and fine and requires an attentive palate but has been labelled the best chocolate in the world and constantly wins prizes.

If you are serious about your food, discerning about your chocolate and have found a luxury villa in Pisa, be sure to plan to take a day trip and drive out to the factory, which is located close to La Rotta in Pontedera, a half hour from the city.

Isola di Capraia – or, simply, Capraia – is a small island located off the coast of Tuscany that is a protected national park status and unspoiled natural gem that is abundant in wonderful views, perfect for adventure and rich in wildlife. If you have found a holiday rental on the Tuscan Coast, it is well worth planning a day trip to this lovely mass of land to explore, soak in the natural beauty and get far, far away from real life.