Found in the heart of picturesque Tuscany, Florence (In Italian: Firenze) is among the most visited holiday destinations on the planet. Rich in renowned art masterpieces such as David of Michelangelo or Venere of Botticelli, Florence is really a true paradise for art and history lovers. With its spectacular city architecture, endless art galleries, ancient Basilicas and most of all unique artistic environment, your Florence vacation will be an experience to remember!

Next, we share some fascinating  attractions and things to do.  Additionally, you will  find some interesting tendencies  for this fascinating places as well as great lodging options.

Sightseeing, guided tours around the cities most popular traditional monuments and tasting some of the delicious Florentine cuisine – those are just some ideas of things to do in Florence. Take a long walk through Giardino di Boboli, you’ll be delighted by wonderful views. You can also take a country side bike tour around the city and delight in the nature in its purest form while staying at your Florence Villa Rental.

Going to Florence for a honeymoon? You could not find a more romantic setting than this ancient, beautiful city. Come and relax in one of the Day Spas in Florence where you pamper yourself with beauty and rejuvenation treatments all day long. Take a trip outside the city to one of the healthy Spa farms and loosen up in this perfect Tuscan scenery!.

Those who love outdoors should consider visiting the countryside that surrounds Florence. Vacationers can enjoy relaxing outdoors activities like camping, hiking, visiting national parks and biking. Nature will amazed you in Florence.

Take a Florence Shopping Tour to numerous spectacular Outlets featuring unique apparel of Italian creative designers such as Dolce & Gabbana, Prada or Versace. Besides countless luxurious shops and boutiques, Florence is also brimful of leather goods, ceramics, wine and decorative goods.

After the morning tour in the city, come and relax on one of the spectacular Championship golf courses located on the countryside outside Florence. Enjoy world-class food, lush Tuscan environment and challenge yourself on the hilly course layout while admiring breathtaking view of Florence.

Sixty-six percent of the vacation planners showed interest in comparison shopping among Florence vacation rentals, b&bs, inns, and small hotels.  48 percent were also curious about receiving offers from other accommodations such as vacation cabins, inns, and boutique hotels near Florence such as Fiesole, Campi Bisenzio, Prato, Figline Valdarno, and Certaldo.

A survey shows that those mindful travelers who began their trip preparing two or more months before their arrival to their lodging in Florence were the 55 percent. Those more traditional vacationers sent their inquiries for a place to stay in Florence one to two months in advance from the travel date. More typical tourists who like to wait to sent their lodging request until the last month before their arrival to Florence represented the 30 percent.

Florence’s most popular vacation theme is family with 38 percent of the traveler’s inquiries requesting accommodations for groups of more than 4 adults, 32 percent for couples, 24 percent for families with children, and 6 percent for people traveling alone.

With the current state of the economy, comparison shopping plays an important role  in consumer’s decisions.

As an example, beneath there are 2 outstanding deals to evaluate:

Florencia Italy Bed & Breakfast: An ancient mill on the Arno dating back to the 13th century and still intact in its charm. It is completely surrounded by nature and located in the vicinity of a small village offering a bar, a newsstand, some shops and a restaurant.The center of Florence lies less than 5 Km away and can be easily reached by car, by bus or by a bicycle path running along the riverside. There are ample and well-equipped outdoor spaces (the garden and the terrace give onto the river). Breakfast is offered in a veranda. For more info, pictures and a useful form to deal with the owner directly, please log into property ID#207172 at rentalo.com.

Florence Italy Holiday Apartment: Apartment within the Historical Centre of Florence in front of Palazzo Vecchio and 250m far from Ponte Vecchio.The flat, perfectly furnished and equipped, is at the second floor of a medieval ancient building. Date of last renoval is 2007.The apartment is approx 60 square meters wide: two bedrooms, cooking area, bathroom with shower, wide dining/living room (with king-size sofa-bed for two).Windows are double, each additionally with double glasses against downtown noise. Apartment heating is through independent gas system. Air conditioning local equipment at the entrance and air forced in all rooms. For more info, pictures and a useful form to deal with the owner directly, please log into property ID#111816 at rentalo.com.