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We are now one month into the high season and the summer holidays. With just two months of summer proper left to go, you may be among the number of people who have yet to secure their big vacation for the year but, never fear, there is still time to book your holiday rental in Tuscany! 

Whether you were not sure where you wanted to go, you did not know when you would have time off, you were waiting for other things to fall into place or other people to clear their schedules, or you were simply too busy to think about it until now, we still have some incredible villas in Tuscany with dates for summer 2025 that you can book today.

Coffee shops have a long and special tradition in Europe as a place where great minds would meet up to discuss art, politics, culture, and ideas. From these gatherings, works of art were born and political movements started. Of course, many of these venues have disappeared over time but those who vacation in Tuscany will discover that plenty of this region's historic and storied caffés (the Italian word for café) actually still exist and, often, have been changed very little in the intervening time. So, for those who love history and culture, who enjoy grand old spaces, who want to soak up the spirit of creativity and discovery, and who are after a great cup of coffee while they stay in one of our villas in Tuscany, here are some examples that you should make a point to visit!

Planning a trip to Tuscany but wondering what the key attractions are and where to find them? Look no further than our handy and compact guide to help you coordinate a perfect itinerary once you find a dream villa in Tuscany with us!

Florence

As the Birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is home to a bunch of the most popular tourist attractions in Tuscany. Basing yourself in a holiday rental in Florence is a great idea as it will allow you to see these attractions and plan day-trips elsewhere, though it is also easy enough to head into the city for a day or two to see some highlights, if you find a vacation rental in Tuscany elsewhere.

If you are a someone who loves the finer things in life and particularly those that one can eat or drink, then a villa in Tuscany, is always going to be a good idea. Of course, most are already at least somewhat familiar with this idea, as many of the most famous and beloved Italian dishes and specialities come from the region, and the wines of Tuscany are among the best-known around the globe. However, there is something for pretty much every type of foodie who might be planning a vacation in Tuscany. So, if you are looking to spend your next getaway eating, and eating well, then check out the kinds of culinary preferences catered to by different destinations within the region…

If you book a villa in Tuscany and decide on one destination – a vacation rental on the Tuscan Coast, for example, or a holiday rental in Florence – but you also want to see the famous city of Pisa on a day trip, then that is pretty easily arranged. Tuscany is a diverse, fascinating, and large enough region but not so big that day trips between different cities or areas is overly challenging. What can be more difficult, however, is if you want to see as much of the region as is possible and you only have a day to spend in any one destination. In this case, what do you prioritise? Well, we’re here to help with our handy guide of what to do if you only have a day (12 hours) in Pisa!