Family Holidays in Tuscany
At Bookings For You, we firmly believe that the key to a successful family holiday in Italy is to keep the children entertained and happy at all times! Hopefully our guide to what to see and do during family holidays in Tuscany will help ensure that this is the case!
Dependent on which apartment or villa in Tuscany you have chosen, you may well have the convenience of a play area on site to keep the youngest of children entertained. You may also have the luxury of either a private or communal swimming pool on hand. Many a happy hour can be spent on holiday as...
Golf courses in Tuscany
If playing amid olive groves and vineyard covered hills is your idea of the perfect round of golf, then a golf holiday in Tuscany is certainly an ideal option! We have selected just a few of the Tuscany golf courses which you may like to visit during your stay.
Ugolino Golf Club
Just 20 minutes south of central Florence, the Ugolino golf course in Grassina is the oldest golf club in Tuscany. Set in the heart of the Chianti region and only a few miles from the centre of the city, the spectacular hillside course has wonderful views over the Tuscan countryside.
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Hiking in Tuscany
Tuscany is superb walking territory. The landscape is truly soul stirring. There can surely be no better way to appreciate the beautiful scenery and countryside than on foot. The landscape of Tuscany is also surprisingly varied. The gentle rolling countryside offers the perfect backdrop for a leisurely stroll, whilst the mountainous areas of the Alpi Apuane provide the opportunity to enjoy a more challenging hike.
It would be impossible to list all the hiking routes and trails here. Instead, we recommend you visit the local tourist information office on arrival. They will...
Museums in Tuscany
Tuscany is an area steeped in history. With plenty of museums in Tuscany to discover, you will find plenty to broaden your mind. There are so many museums in Tuscany that we could never hope to provide an exhaustive list of those to visit during your Tuscany villa holiday . However, this list will give you information on some of the best museums that the region's principal cities have to offer. Think of it as a helpful starting point to your Tuscany villa holiday planning.
Museums in Pisa
The Museo delle Sinopie houses the monochrome sketches for the frescoes of the Camposanto.
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Shopping in Tuscany
There are a whole host of wonderful cities across Tuscany filled with incredible architecture. The beauty around you can make it hard to concentrate on serious shopping. However, there is some fantastic shopping opportunities for those serious shopaholics amongst you.
Shopping in Florence
Florence is probably the city that springs to mind most when you think of shopping for fashion in this part of Italy. The principal shopping street is the Via de' Tornabuoni. Here you'll find the showrooms of Italy's top fashion designers. These include Prada, Gucci, Dolce and Gabbana,...
Spa Breaks in Tuscany
There are a number of excellent spas in Tuscany, offering guests the chance to escape the stresses of everyday life in an idyllic setting. They are renowned for offering the best in beauty treatments and health care. What is more, they provide holidaymakers with the chance to unwind and relax in style. However, visitors should be aware that some Italian spas have a much more institutionalised feel than those in the UK. Several have a focus on healing and rehabilitation rather than on pure relaxation and beauty. However, if you're looking for some extra relaxation during...
Tuscany Beaches
Holidaymakers on a Tuscany villa holiday rarely think about the superb array of beaches that the region has to offer. However, Tuscany's Western borders are flanked by the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea. These waters offer some superb opportunities for water sports including windsurfing and waterskiing.
The beaches in Tuscany vary dependent on how far North you go. At the very North of the region are the high end beach resorts of Forte dei Marmi and Camaiore. These are popular with the wealthy Florentines who flock there during the Summer months to escape the crowds...
Tuscany restaurants
There are some absolutely wonderful restaurants across Italy. Dining in Tuscany is no exception. Often, the most unassuming Tuscany restaurants can provide the most exceptional cuisine.
We are working hard to provide a list of some of the best Tuscany restaurants that we have enjoyed on our travels around the region. Admittedly, this is an ever growing list, but here are some of the best we have found to date.
First is The Golden View restaurant overlooking the Ponte Vecchio in Florence. www.goldenviewopenbar.com. It's not a cheap option for dining in Tuscany but you'll...
Tuscany travel information
We all know that travelling can be stressful. But hopefully our guide to travelling in Tuscany will take the stress out of the journey for you.
Tuscany has two main airports serviced from the UK - Florence and Pisa.
Florence
Pisa
London Gatwick
Meridiana
British Airways
British Airways
Easyjet
London City
Cityjet
London Heathrow
British Airways
London Luton
Easyjet
London Stansted
Ryanair
Bristol
Easyjet
Manchester
British Airways
Leeds
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Tuscany Weather
With its relatively mild climate, Tuscany is a great place to visit all year round if you're looking for a villa holiday in Italy . But what can you expect from month to month?
Average weather conditions in Tuscany
Whilst weather conditions do vary from region to region within Tuscany, July and August are the hottest months in the area. At this time it's not unusual to see temperatures reach 30 degrees centigrade. Certainly, at this time of year, some of the major cities can get almost stiflingly hot. So too can some of the inland valley areas where it's not unusual to see...
