For some people, holidays are all about doing very little of anything at all and spending days relaxing on the beach or hanging out in one of our incredible luxury villas in Tuscany by the pool. For others, however, the name of the game is very much adventure and seeing and exploring and experiencing as much of a new place as is possible within the duration of your vacation. If you fall into the latter category and you are planning a holiday in Tuscany, then you are in luck as you will never be short of something to see or do in the region. From wine tasting at picturesque vineyards, to visiting world-famous museums and seeing wonderful masterpieces, to wandering beautifully preserved old town centres, to picking up bargains in shopping outlets, to eating the best ice-cream in the world, to hiking pretty peaks and taking in amazing sweeping views over the lovely Tuscan landscape, and more, there are all sorts of activities and attractions to enjoy in Tuscany. Read More
Archive for 'Water & Amusement Parks'
Where To Try Water Sports While On Holiday In Pisa
Friday, August 6, 2021
Come See The Cute Animals And Learn About Conservation At Pistoia Zoo
Friday, June 19, 2020
Lots of kids are interested in animals and lots of adults have fond memories of childhood visits to zoos so, whether you are travelling in Tuscany as a family with children among your number and are looking for something that they'll definitely enjoy doing or you simply want to know where you can go to see animals in Tuscany, then we recommend a day trip to the Zoological Gardens of Pistoia, or Pistoia Zoo.
This rather special 7-hectare zoo in Pistoia is home to more than 400 animal species and is especially dedicated to conservation and education. Created in 1970 thanks to Raffaello Galardini, Pistoia Zoo was established in a wooded area in the beautiful hills around the city of Pistoia and inaugurated on the 19th of April. There are around 600 animals living in the zoo and, among them, there are about 65 species of mammals, 40 species of birds and 30 species of reptiles. Some of the residents are more common animals often found locally that will be familiar, such as pigs, guinea pigs, oxen, donkeys, horses, goats, cows, rabbits, and other domesticated animals but other residents are from much further flung places and are not commonly found in Italy or Europe such as jaguars, polar bears, Rothschild's giraffes, Zebras (including baby Jordy who was born last year!), rare Madagascan ring-tailed lemurs, red pandas, penguins, elephants, lions, tigers, ostriches, Kookaburras, wallabies, meerkats, otters, pygmy hippos, monkeys, reindeer, crocodiles, pythons, turtles, tortoise, vipers, iguana, emus, flamingos, and more. Read More
This rather special 7-hectare zoo in Pistoia is home to more than 400 animal species and is especially dedicated to conservation and education. Created in 1970 thanks to Raffaello Galardini, Pistoia Zoo was established in a wooded area in the beautiful hills around the city of Pistoia and inaugurated on the 19th of April. There are around 600 animals living in the zoo and, among them, there are about 65 species of mammals, 40 species of birds and 30 species of reptiles. Some of the residents are more common animals often found locally that will be familiar, such as pigs, guinea pigs, oxen, donkeys, horses, goats, cows, rabbits, and other domesticated animals but other residents are from much further flung places and are not commonly found in Italy or Europe such as jaguars, polar bears, Rothschild's giraffes, Zebras (including baby Jordy who was born last year!), rare Madagascan ring-tailed lemurs, red pandas, penguins, elephants, lions, tigers, ostriches, Kookaburras, wallabies, meerkats, otters, pygmy hippos, monkeys, reindeer, crocodiles, pythons, turtles, tortoise, vipers, iguana, emus, flamingos, and more. Read More
Borromeo Park: A Paradise For Kids In Montecatini Terme
Thursday, September 12, 2019
If you have found a vacation rental in Montecatini Terme and are on a family holiday in the area, you will probably spend time visiting museums, beautiful churches, pretty towns, elegant villas, the coast, vineyards, the spas for which Montecatini Terme is famous, and more. However, if you have little ones with you, particularly little ones that are being good and indulging you in all the things you want to see and do, then it might be wise to plan some little treats for them along the way. One such treat that can be found locally is Borromeo Park, a play area and entertainment park that kids will go crazy for! Sit back, let them loose, and watch them have the time of their lives in this child-friendly paradise. The colours, the toys, the dinosaurs dotted all over, the menu that appeals perfectly to a child’s palate…Borromeo Park has everything a kid could want in a day out. Read More
Adventure Awaits Amongst The Trees At The Adventure Park Il Giardino Sospeso
Friday, August 23, 2019
The province of Livorno is full of things to see and do as it combines all of the charms of Tuscany with the bonus of being by the coast. If you have found a vacation rental in Livorno you won’t be short of things to fill your days with, that’s for sure! However, if you’re looking for a bit of adventure and, perhaps, something a little bit different then we suggest heading to the Adventure Park Il Giardino Sospeso (Parco Avventura Il Giardino Sospeso) in the municipality of Riparbella. This “suspended garden” is a special adventure park made up of fixed and suspended paths set in the air between the trees of the forest in Riparbella.
These fixed and suspended paths and trails include Tibetan bridges, wooden walkways, climbing nets and wooden planks suspended on ropes on which you need to balance. There are several routes of various levels of difficulty so that there is something to offer for both children and adults. These routes include the four Baby Trails from 90 to 110cm in height and Child Trails from 110 to 140cm in height and the four Adult Routes, which are above 140cm in height. Additionally, these trails are also divided by length and by difficulty from the easiest routes (the routes marked green) to the medium difficulty routes (routes marked blue) to the medium high difficulty (marked violet) and, finally, to the high difficulty routes (marked red). Read More
These fixed and suspended paths and trails include Tibetan bridges, wooden walkways, climbing nets and wooden planks suspended on ropes on which you need to balance. There are several routes of various levels of difficulty so that there is something to offer for both children and adults. These routes include the four Baby Trails from 90 to 110cm in height and Child Trails from 110 to 140cm in height and the four Adult Routes, which are above 140cm in height. Additionally, these trails are also divided by length and by difficulty from the easiest routes (the routes marked green) to the medium difficulty routes (routes marked blue) to the medium high difficulty (marked violet) and, finally, to the high difficulty routes (marked red). Read More
Cool Off In Sunlight Park In Pisa This Summer
Thursday, February 28, 2019
If you have found a vacation rental in the province of Pisa during the summer and are planning what to do over the course of your trip, you may find yourself in need of cooling down on one of those hot long days, in which case we have just the place for you: Sunlight Park. This compact water park is located right on the coast in Tirrenia and is a family-friendly destination designed for summer fun. A great way to keep the little ones amused if you're travelling as a family or, if you attend later sessions with pals, you can enjoy the special evenings that the park hosts for the grown-ups to have fun. Read More
