Holiday travel

For Italians living outside of the country, a visit can be a journey back in time. Your family and ancestors have been here for perhaps hundreds of years, and there’s never been a better moment in time to explore exactly what that means.



There’s nothing more important than your personal history, and if that includes some roots in the countryside of Tuscany, you’re especially lucky.

One great way to return to your origins is with a stay on a Tuscany Country farm. These quaint little homesteads are spread throughout the Tuscan countryside, and you’re sure to find one that perfectly suits your needs.



Before you send a deposit or secure a reservation, talk to the owner of the property to make sure that you’re guaranteed the kind of authentic experience that you’re looking for. You want a personal experience that will take you back to your roots, and some places are better catered to meeting those needs.

Were your family members in the old country farmers? There are plentiful opportunities to recreate and relive their experiences. You can spend a week on a Tuscan farm living as they did, with all of the hard work that went along with it.



Of course, the area is best known for its wonderful grapes. Spend your vacation days lazily strolling through the long rows of vines, occasionally picking one out to try and taste, just like your ancestors have done for hundreds of years.



That olive oil that you buy at the supermarket? You’re probably not surprised to hear that much of it comes from Italy. A vacation spent exploring the many different kinds of olives would be time well-spent, and is a wonderful way to explore your ancestral past.



Of course, it’s entirely possible that your family lived in Tuscany, but never farmed a day in their life. Perhaps one of your ancestors was a member of the Medici family, and sponsored art that’s currently spread all over the city of Florence. Regardless of whether your pedigree can speak to that or not, you can certainly enjoy holiday apartments in Florence and the country.



Spend part of your vacation roaming the city, enjoying some of the most exquisite art in the entire world, and dining in some of the finest restaurants by night. Once you get tired of sightseeing, it’s the perfect time to head to the rolling hills and countryside of Tuscany, where plenty of relaxing activities await.



You can hang out by the pool of your accommodation, or take a wine tasting tour. Indeed, one of the best times to visit is the last week of May, when the Cantine Aperte is held. During this festival, all of the winemakers in the region throw open their doors to visitors, encouraging free tastes.



Farm holidays in Tuscany are the perfect way to return to your origins. You may never have this kind of opportunity to reconnect with your past, so take advantage today by booking a trip to Italy.