Why You Shouldn’t Miss the Harvest Time in Tuscany
July 5th, 2019Summer is traditionally the most popular time to visit Italy, but we’re here to make an argument in favor of autumn in Tuscany. Autumn means harvest time when many of the country’s most popular food and drinks are produced for the rest of the year. If you plan your trip right, you could be in ... Read More
Taking a Vintage Vespa Tour of Tuscany
January 16th, 2019Italy Perfect Reservation Team member Kelly shares her fun experience of taking a vintage Vespa tour of Tuscany from Florence. ... Read More
6 Free Things to Do in Florence
December 19th, 2018Florence is a once-in-a-lifetime type of place, and you want to make sure you see it all while you’re there. We understand the potential stress of narrowing down an itinerary that fits with your budget, and so we’ve created this handy list of six free things to do in Florence! From world-famous museums to delicious ... Read More
How I Started Italy Perfect Vacation Rentals
August 27th, 2018Lisa Byrne, founder of Italy Perfect, shares her story of Casetta Bonsi, the little house in Florence that gave Italy Perfect its start. I can’t tell you how many times people say to me “I wish I had your job!” I’m so lucky to wake up excited to go to work every day, to share ... Read More
Where to Stay in Florence
May 15th, 2018Florence is an intriguing small city, packed with wonderful thing to see, do, eat and drink. We recommend finding a vacation rental that you like and using that as your base to explore this fabled city. You really can walk to anywhere in the center, even with children. But if time and distance require, take ... Read More
Handy Tips for Getting Around Florence for Travelers
April 16th, 2018What’s the best way to get around Florence? On foot, bicycle, taxi, bus, rental car? This is one of the most frequently asked questions from our vacation rental clients when planning sightseeing itineraries and trying to judge time for getting around Florence. The short answer is: Florence is easy to get about. It is small ... Read More
Magical Holiday Celebrations in Florence
November 13th, 2017Experience an enchanting holiday with friends and family in Florence where you can participate special holiday events, fine dining and the art and history of Florence. A family holiday while staying at an apartment in Florence allows people with different interests to head in different directions following their own stars, yet you come together for ... Read More
Shopping with a Florence Fashion Expert
September 19th, 2017Florence is a shopping mecca, famous for fine fashion, leather, scents, art, decorated wood, fine papers and shoes. But how do you know which retailers to trust, what price is right and what is good quality? You don’t! It’s embarrassing the number of times we (who have taken shopping trips to Florence since we were teens) ... Read More
Chestnuts Roasting…Plan Your Florence Christmas Holiday Now
July 25th, 2017Hard to believe, but it is not too soon to start holiday family travel planning! Our properties are filling up in the cities, but there’s still time to book the perfect Florence apartment for your family to enjoy during Christmas and New Years. You probably haven’t yet thought about whether you or your in-laws will ... Read More
Introducing the Divine Dante Villa, Minutes from Florence
May 8th, 2017We have just added a wonderful villa to our offering that is ideally situated in the beautiful hills overlooking Florence. We had the opportunity to visit the Divine Dante villa earlier this year to see for ourselves if it was as lovely as depicted in the photos. To our delight, it is ideal for guests looking ... Read More
Siena Daytrip from Florence
May 1st, 2017Just south of Florence is a charming Tuscan city, Siena. Not only does it have wonderful streets to wander, a beautiful piazza, a famous cathedral, fine food and gelato but it hosts a traditional horse race that has been competed among the neighborhoods of the city since medieval times. How to Get to Siena This ... Read More