Ideas for a luxury vacation in Tuscany

Certainly, comfort is key to most successful vacations, but the best accommodations in Tuscany take the journey to a new level.
International trendsetters, such as Conde Nast Traveler, have drawn up a list of the region's most luxurious accommodations, ranging from elegant country retreats to extra-luxury accommodations in the heart of well-known art cities.
To positively contribute to the local community and the environment, there are also a number of sustainable options that adopt practices that respect and connect with their surroundings without sacrificing any amenities.

A land of ancient hot springs and precious waters, it will not be difficult to find the ideal place for a totally relaxing break in Tuscany.
For those seeking total wellness experiences, the thermal baths of San Casciano dei Bagni offer wellness experiences not to be missed: here, too, it is possible to find exclusive packages that blend perfectly with the surrounding environment.
The thermal baths of Saturnia also offer a wide variety of experiences that satisfy the desires of every traveler: not only thermal wellness, but also many outdoor activities immersed in the natural beauty of the surrounding cultural heritage.
Finally, Montecatini Terme offers waters with therapeutic properties in the sophistication of its Art Nouveau environment.

When talking about luxury, it is impossible not to think of fashion and shopping.
In Tuscany there are many alternatives for those looking for great quality products that carry high the name of Made in Italy.
From Versilia - where the most famous boutiques overlook the sea - to the famous Via Tornabuoni in Florence - where, in addition to the big fashion brands, you can also find luxury jewelry stores - it will not be difficult to find garments of the highest quality.
And for those who are looking for something really special and linked to tradition, there is no shortage of craftsmen's stores: not only Florence, famous for leather work, but also Casentino - known for the quality of its namesake fabric - or Arezzo with its goldsmith tradition, are the perfect destination for all those who want to take home a unique piece, beyond the more fashionable circuits.

To end with a bang, when it comes to authentic Tuscany, excellent cuisine cannot be forgotten.
The prestige of the region's gastronomy is virtually unparalleled: the 2024 edition of the Michelin guide has 43 starred restaurants (1 three-star, 4 two-star and 38 one-starred).
Holding the exclusive three-star establishment status is the Florentine Enoteca Pinchiorri, renowned for its wine list and divine dishes and where, leading the kitchen, is the legendary Annie Féolde.
Among the crème de la crème are the two-star restaurants: Bracali, tucked away in Ghirlanda, a small village in the Maremma; Caino, which offers local recipes with a gourmet twist in Montemerano; Piccolo Principe in the heart of tourist Viareggio, in the ever-luxurious Versilia; and Arnolfo, with creative but still rustic cuisine just a stone's throw from Siena, more precisely in Colle Val D’Elsa.
Here, too, there is no shortage of options for extra-luxury but at the same time sustainable experiences: Poggio Rosso in Castelnuovo Berardenga participates in social agriculture projects and promotes integration through horticultural activities; and Saporium, in Florence, offers a menu that revolves entirely around the products of its own farm, from vegetables to animals. Both restaurants, in addition to the renowned and classic star, also boast the Michelin Green Star for sustainability.