JANUARY
Take to the exhilarating slopes of Abetone, just 90 minutes away, to enjoy 50 km of powder-white ski runs across a majestic alpine landscape.

FEBRUARY
Celebrate Carnevale di Viareggio, one of Italy’s biggest and most colourful festivals that lasts for almost three weeks.

MARCH
The perfect time of year to take advantage of temperate weather by exploring Italy’s historic churches, museums, castles and landmarks, including the Villa Medici in Rome.

APRIL
Make the most of the spring sun and fresh air by playing a round of golf at the nine beautiful 18-hole courses just 20 to 90 minutes away.

MAY
Offer a standing ovation at the Florence Music Festival, featuring some of Europe’s finest artists in opera, ballet and music.

JUNE
Soak up some local culture within the charming and picturesque villages of Siena, Pisa and San Gimignano as they come alive for the summer.

JULY
Rent a boat for the day and explore the unspoiled archipelago of islands across the Tyrrhenian Sea.

AUGUST
Stroll across golden sands at Forte dei Marmi or Maremma, designated nature-reserve beaches kissed by the warm summer sun.

SEPTEMBER
Take to the area’s vineyards for Tuscan wine-tasting tours to learn more about local vintners and sample their age-old varietals.

OCTOBER
Relish the freshest local produce at a seasonal food festival or sagre, happening throughout Tuscany’s villages each weekend.

NOVEMBER
Unwind and detox at the Montecatini Terme Spa, the biggest of Tuscany’s thermal baths, just 30 minutes away.

DECEMBER
Sign up for a cooking class to learn how to make the region’s most inspired cuisine, just in time for the New Year.