Updated February 26, 2026 I imagine asking someone from Florence where to get the best gelato is like asking someone from Chicago where to get the best deep-dish pizza or someone from Tokyo where to get the best sushi – you’ll probably get different answers from every person you ask. Still, I’m sharing my picks
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Are you trying to book for your international flight to Tuscany for your upcoming vacation? I’m based in Tuscany with my family, and I’ve taken numerous flights in and out of Tuscany during my 2+ decades here as a student, solo traveler, cycling guide, trip planner, and resident. While I’ve lost count long ago, I’ve
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Thinking of visiting Florence’s HZERO Miniature Train Museum, but aren’t sure if you should prioritize it over other Florence experiences? I’m a local mamma of three, and I just visited the museum with my youngest son (4-years-old). We found HZERO to be a nice change of pace from typical Florence museums like the Uffizi and the Accademia.
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If you’ve followed my advice or read any of my guides, you know that I like to ‘keep it real.’ While Florence is incredible, it’s not incredible 100% of the time, and August happens to be one of those moments. August in Florence is hot, hot, hot. Not hot like ‘sweat glistening off your sunkissed
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April used to be low season in Florence. You could enjoy having quiet dinners in trattorie, wandering around Piazza del Duomo without crowds, and walking into museums without reservations. Well, people caught on… April is a lovely time to be in Florence! Yes, we do tend to get rain in April (April showers bring May
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Are you thinking of visiting Pietrasanta? It’s definitely worth a visit, especially for a half day. The town has a lovely pedestrian center, plenty of outdoor (and indoor) art, and it makes a great combo with beach in the morning or afternoon. Our family lives nearby, and we visit Pietrasanta as a family, with visiting
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If you’re planning on spending time in Forte dei Marmi, know that it’s easy to get into the Italian beach rhythm: And then the next day – repeat! If you need to break the routine a bit, there’s plenty to do in Forte dei Marmi – browse the weekly market in Piazza Marconi, go cycling
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Florence in March – yes or no? It all depends on what your vacation goals are! Florence in March is typically chilly and rainy, with the sun shining brightly some days, giving us a peek of what’s to come. But the so-so weather forecasts also guarantee fewer crowds and lower prices on hotels than other
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Unlike some places in the world that offer free museum entry (I’m lookin’ at you London and Washington, DC), Italy charges an entry fee for almost all museums, archaeological sites, and gardens. As a visitor, those entry fees can really add up and cut into your gelato budget! Did you know that we have something
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If you’re contemplating a February trip to Florence but can’t quite commit – I get it. February isn’t the month that typically pops up when you imagine strolling the Renaissance city’s streets or sipping on a glass of Chianti Classico wine in a Florentine piazza. February in Florence is cold and it can be rainy.
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