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Listed here in date order are news articles related to the destination Tuscany. The information provided allows you to investigate further what to do on holiday there and provides ideas on such things as recommended restaurants and events. We also provide travel news and celebrity activity.

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Tuscany villas with pools. Our top 4 holiday homes in the Tuscan countryside selected from our fabulous collection of 85 properties in the prettiest region of Italy.The I Cipressi ITA900 located near the historic city of Arezzo is much liked for it's peaceful location. There is a piano in the house which is also an attraction as is the billiards table and fitness room. Best of all is the outdoor whirlpool by the swimming pool.The private tennis court is the big draw at the villa Il Poggiolo ITA821 which attracts many clients year after year....

Thursday, August 22, 2013



Holiday events in Tuscany 2013. Our guide to the main events in Tuscany this year.In February the carnival in Florence is one of the big global carnival events.Also held in February the carnival in Arezzo boasts the title of the oldest carnival in Italy.The Florence Carnival in February is a big occasion for carnival devotees.The ultra carnival however is held in Viareggio also in February.During March the PisaArt exposition, which showcases art and sculpture takes place in Pisa.In May one of the iconic motorised symbols of Italy, the Vespa scooter is...

Wednesday, July 31, 2013



Wine barrel rolling contest in Montepulciano in August is a great celebration of the regions wine production.This is an excellent event which is invariably well attended. There is lots of pageant, spectacular flag throwing, plenty of drumming and generally getting in the mood for the barrel rolling which in itself is fun to see.Wine barrel rolling in Montepulciano which is known locally as the Bravio delle Botti takes place on the 26 August 2012 (it is on the last Sunday in August each year).Montepulciano is a lovely town surrounded by beautiful...

Tuesday, July 24, 2012



Florence music festival or Del Maggio Musicale Fiorentina as it is known locally is running at the moment until 10 June.This annual event is one of the most established cultural happenings in Florence. First organized by the Stabile Orchestrale of Florence in 1933 it is now joined by Maggio Dance which is the festivals own Ballet group.For more information see the Florence musical festival website maggiofiorentino.comWe have a wide range of high quality villas in Tuscany, Italy which make a perfect base for those who wish to enjoy the Maggio Musicale...

Thursday, May 31, 2012



Arezzo is a Tuscany holiday attraction which is slightly off the main Tuscan tourist route and all the better for it.In its modern day incarnation Arezzo thrives as a centre for Italian gold jewellery and antiques, as well as being the regions capital. These assets bring considerable wealth and sophistication to Arezzo and the surrounding area.For art lovers the Legend of the True Cross fresco cycle by Piero della Francesca in the Bacci chapel of the Basilica di San Francesco ranks as one the principal artistic attractions of the region. For many the...

Tuesday, May 01, 2012



Tuscany holiday events 2012, your guide to what’s on in Tuscany. Get the most out of your villa holiday in Tuscany with our social calendar for Tuscany 2012.The Florence Carnival in February is a big occasion for carnival devotees.Arezzo area hosts Italy’s oldest carnival, one the folk of Arezzo area prepare with great civic pride, it’s known as the Foiano Carnival and it takes place 5th , 12th, 19th and 26th February 2012.The outstanding Italian carnival is the Viareggio Carnival on the 5th, 12th, 19th 26th of February and 3rd March...

Saturday, January 21, 2012



Galleria dell’Accademia, Tuscany, Italy in Florence is a beautiful gallery where you can see the likes of David the world famous sculpture masterpiece created by Italian Michelangelo.Located in the Via Ricasoli near Piazza San Marco in Florence, or Firenze as it is known locally, a visit to this fabulous gallery allows you discover the majesty of sculpture in what was the first art school in the world. The Galleria dell’Academia is open daily except for Mondays. The entrance fee is around 6.5€ per adult, 3.25€ for under eighteens, rising...

Thursday, February 03, 2011



Terme di Saturnia, Tuscany, Italy is a natural spring where the healing waters maintain a warm thirty seven degrees centigrade.The springs are in the Hotel Terme di Saturnia grounds; this spa attracts people who wish to benefit from the healing properties of the spring water as well as beauty treatments. There are a full range of water therapies on offer and warm mud baths.There is also a golf course here so one can mix the water treatments with some exercise. Located almost equidistant between Rome and Florence the Terme di Saturni offers an excellent...

Wednesday, January 05, 2011



Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Tuscany, Italy holds the ultimate collection of art from the Renaissance period anywhere in the world.It was Cosimo de Medici who commissioned Vasari to design the Uffizi galleries and they are very impressive, so big it’s practically impossible to see everything in one visit.Here you will see works by great artists and figures of the Renaissance including Botticelli, Cimabue, Giotto, Filippo Lippi and Verrochias along with many more.Located in the Piazzale degli Uffizi in central Florence this is a place you will often...

Wednesday, January 05, 2011



Tuscany holiday attractions 2012, a guide to where to visit and what to see in Tuscany. This is a guide designed to help you get the most from your holiday in Tuscany and pick out the main sights which you would like to visit.Chianti wine area is a must for lovers of Italian red wine. It’s a beautiful area and it’s a great excuse to stock up the cellar.Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence is one of the iconic architectural features of the Florence skyline thanks to Brunelleschi.The Uffizi Gallery in the heart of Florence is the...

Wednesday, January 05, 2011



Arezzo Carnival, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy begins on February 20th and runs for a week, then a further week from 6th to 13th March, in the area of Arezzo.The Foiano Carnival in Arezzo is Italy’s oldest carnival, it first began way back in 1539 and is still flourishing to this day. Its one of great competition between the neighborhoods of Nottambuli, Azzurri, Rustica and Bombolo all vying for the carvival cup with ever more impressive floats and parades.For more information on the Carnevale Foiano della Chiana call +39 0575 642 100 or email...

Monday, January 03, 2011



Tuscany villa holiday events 2012, your guide to what’s on in Tuscany. Get the most out of your villa holiday in Tuscany with our social calendar for Tuscany 2012.The Florence Carnival in February is a big occasion for carnival devotees.Arezzo area hosts Italy’s oldest carnival, one the folk of Arezzo area prepare with great civic pride, it’s known as the Foiano Carnival and it takes place 20 – 27 February and 6 – 13 March.The outstanding Italian carnival is the Viareggio Carnival on the 8 March.Pisa hosts the PisArt Expo...

Monday, December 06, 2010



Starting on the 28 March 2010 there will be daily direct flights from London Gatwick to Florence airport which is great news for those taking holidays in Tuscany villas. Many of the Tuscany villas are located in the central area around Florence, Cortona and Sienna so flights directly into Florence will make the journey to your holiday villa in Italy that much easier. Traditionally most holidaymakers flying to Tuscany have used Pisa aiport as the main point of entry into Italy. Current operators flying direct to Pisa from the UK include Jet2, Easyjet,...

Thursday, April 08, 2010



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