Florence is arguably one of, if not the, most beautiful cities in the world. It is on virtually everyone’s “places to see” list and the best way to see a city like Florence is like a local. It is a city best taken in slowly, the same way you would a good meal. Renting one of the many apartments that are geared for tourists can save you money at the same time as giving you the experience of feeling at home.
The popularity of Florence means that hotel rooms can reach stratospheric prices, especially during peak season. But the apartments for rent in Florence don’t generally reach the same dizzying heights that hotel rooms do. The longer average stays mean that per night you will typically save money over a hotel or bed and breakfast and also have a lot more room.
Vacation apartments are an especially great choice for families or a group of friends traveling together. You don’t have to worry about having rooms that are not close together or the dreaded scenario of getting bumped to another hotel altogether. You can organize all your activities and sight seeing much more easily and have more fun doing it. The greater amount of space, combined with all being together makes the traveler feel much more at home.
Having a kitchen at your disposal is one thing that makes that feeling even stronger. Making snacks together after going to a local market or making sandwiches after going to the bakery and butcher shop will make you feel at home in Tuscany. When you are looking for apartment booking in Florence asking about the kitchen is always a good idea. Tuscans love their food and cooking so you will generally find a kitchen set up for experimenting with all the local indulgences.
Travelers can also take advantage of the deals that are available on last minute apartments. Florence has one of the busiest tourist industries in the world so there are always people making and canceling reservations. When you decide to take an impulse trip and start researching what may be available on short notice you can almost always find apartments for rent in Florence. After a harried flight and short notice travel, settling in to an actual home environment can be incredibly relaxing.
If you want to truly see the city that spawned the Renaissance in a manner that will make your experience unforgettable, then living like a Florentine is the best way to do it. You will save money over spending the same amount of time in a hotel, and can spend that money on the wonderful shopping and dining that the city offers. You also get the advantage of coming back to an environment that will make you feel at home after long days of soaking up the local beauty, “your” apartment. Booking Florence vacations gets easier all the time, with more apartment options available every year for you to choose from and embrace the beauty of Tuscany.
This article previously published here.
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Stella Manetti works as tourist destinations specialist for one of the most prestigious travel guide in Tuscany. She also collaborates with ThatsItaly.co.uk, the professional organization which offers a wide range of last minute apartments for rent in Florence. Learn more at: http://www.thatsitaly.co.uk/
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