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Florence is one of those incredibly beautiful cities and holiday destinations in holiday in Tuscany where there are hidden gems and surprises around every corner. While those who have found a villa with a swimming pool in Florence may spend plenty of time seeking out the city's world-class museums, attractions, architectural gems, stores, bars, restaurants, and more, we also recommend plenty of time spent just wandering around and soaking up the stunning scenery and unique atmosphere of the wonderful birthplace of the Renaissance. As you do so, you may take a little while to go and explore the impossibly lovely Horticultural Garden of Florence.

If you are a movie-lover, then the cinematic beauty of Tuscany is very appealing and makes it a perfect place for a vacation but so, too, does its history as a destination where famous films have been set and made. Fans of Roberto Benigni's beloved 1997 Oscar-winning masterpiece, “La Vita è Bella,” can head to a villa in Arezzo to see many locations from that movie, those who have always wanted to see the heavenly land from the end of the Russell Crowe vehicle, “Gladiator,” can wander it themselves with a vacation rental in the Orcia Valley, and Hannibal can be followed around Florence. In fact, we have a whole section of articles based around films and books set and made in Tuscany that you can browse and use to plan all sorts of adventures and holidays in Tuscany. However, if you have been considering a luxury villa in Florence, in particular, but are in search of somewhere to actually go and see some films while you are on holidays, then you will find yourself very much in luck. Florence happens to be home to a rather exceptionally beautiful and special cinema called the Cinema Odeon Firenze that any self-respecting movie buff will tell you makes for a magic place to relax and see a film while on vacation.

So, you've always dreamed of a holiday in beautiful Tuscany and you've finally decided to go ahead and commit to it but where to start? Here's our handy guide to help you use our site to the fullest find a wonderful vacation rental in Tuscany and plan a holiday in Tuscany.

1. Head to our homepage. Do you have dates in mind for your holiday? Do you know where exactly in Tuscany you would like to go? How about a luxury villa in Florence? Maybe a villa in Arezzo? Maybe a holiday rental in Pisa. If you have such ideas in mind, put those details into our search bar and you'll get some more specific results. If not, just put in the number of people in your party and hit search. You'll now get several pages of results of properties that can accommodate your party.

Looking forward to your next holiday is often the only thing that keeps us going as the year draws to a close and energies are at a low point. However, the end of the year is also a great time to start thinking ahead and planning and to have something to give you that boost you need. Booking a villa with us now will ensure that you really have the pick of the lot, with most our best luxury villas in Tuscany and villas with pools in Tuscany yet to be snatched up for the next summer season. You may, however, be wondering what kinds of villas and vacation rentals in Tuscany we offer and which one is best suited to you and your needs. Here is our guide to the kinds of rentals that you can choose from on our site.

1. Independent/Private Villas

These independent villas in Tuscany are standalone properties that are not connected to any other buildings, usually with a decent garden or grounds surrounding the property. These are ideal vacation rentals for those looking for space, privacy, and peace and quiet. Some examples of our private villas in Tuscany include: Torre del Cielo in Monterchi and Villa Vigliano near Florence.

There are lots of different wineries that one can choose to visit while on vacation in Tuscany but if you have found a luxury villa in Florence and are looking for a pretty, respected, and nearby winery to head to on a day trip out of the city then few options could be as ideal as Castello di Nipozzano. Located high on a hillside in the municipality of Pelago in the Chianti wine region, near Florence, overlooking the towns of San Francesco and Pontassieve and the ancient Roman road, the Cassia Vetus, it has long been a point of strategic importance in guarding the city of Florence. It has also been long recognised as a rather special architectural gem and has been a winery that is opened to the public and a foodie destination since the 20th century. A truly magical and utterly beautiful place to sample some delicious local wines, it is a must for wine-lovers who are spending time in Florence.