"For the discerning traveler, Florence asks the question: is this a living city or a glorified museum? The answer is 'yes' on both counts. A small city with virtually all its sights clustered in just a few square kilometers, Florence is a place that you can get to know well, if not intimately, in a relatively short time. Still, the combination of crowds and staggering number of options make planning a big plus." From

Florence: the best short trip  

Hidden Treasures 

"Most tourists head straight for the Uffizi, but Florence has dozens of smaller museums full of world-class art." Read more about Hidden Florence

Go Medieval

"These less-visited towns are hidden gems for local cuisines, wines, scenery and architecture." Read about the Medieval Hilltop Towns of Tuscany

Eat Well

"To cook like your mother is good; to cook like your grandmother is better," says the Tuscan proverb. Read about the Delicacies of Tuscany & Umbria

And if you can't wait to visit...

Take a Virtual tour of Siena