Tuscany



Tuscany has become, in recent years, one of the most popular destinations for a nice relaxing holiday. With its beautiful countryside, world famous wine and cuisine and handicraft tradition, it has become the ultimate place to visit for the foreign traveller. It's an ideal destination for those who want to tour around since it offers the possibility of sightseeing in the main cities and relaxation in the countryside. If you have more time to spend in Tuscany, you could also travel to some of the nicest beaches in Italy. Tuscany is also easy to reach via the many low cost airlines which operate flights into the main airports, Florence and Pisa.

The most visited city is Florence, rich in culture and beauty. Florence is such a piece of artwork that it's not even necessary to enter a museum, your senses will be satisfied just by walking around. The city centre is small and this makes for very easy walking around especially if you have lodgings within the area.

Florence is very popular with tourists so try to avoid summer if you don't want to spend your time queuing outside museums and churches. If you travel in the low season, you will also find the best accommodations at the lowest prices. October, for example, is a good time to visit Florence: still pleasant weather and not too crowded. Bed and breakfasts as well as guest houses will be the best option to enjoy the city fully. Family owned places, located in quiet streets are a good way to get the best tips on where to eat and shop.

The Tuscan countryside is really worth visiting, places such as the Chianti region, Siena, Cortona and San Gimignano just to mention a few, are a necessary stop to really feel the atmosphere of this magic place. There are a few luxury resorts but many more mid range and budget accommodations such as B&Bs, apartments and smaller family run hotels.

If you have a bit more time to spend in the area, some of the islands off the Tuscan coast are definitely worth the visit. Elba island is the largest and Giglio island is one of the smallest. You can rent a rubber dinghy or join one of the guided full-day tours to really appreciate the beaches and the many parts of the coastline which is not reachable by foot.

Tuscany is a region that can satisfy all travellers from the youngest who are in search of crowded city life and budget accommodations, to the more mature traveller who appreciates the peace and quite of the rural countryside and who wants to stay in more comfortable surroundings such as one of the many charming hotels or country houses. This is the life in Tuscany!

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