Things to do in Tuscany: Getting out and about
- By Simpson Travel
- 02 Sep 2019
- What to do
Search by property or destination…
Looking for inspiration for your next holiday? Then you’re in the right place.
Created by our resort managers, destination experts and a handful of guest writers, our blogs distil decades of travel experience into a series of personal guides designed to inform and inspire as you plan your next trip. Take a virtual journey around our favourite places below, and discover personal insights, destination overviews and practical travel advice for families.
Pack your hiking boots or bike shorts for a closer look at the majestic Tuscan countryside. Thrill seekers can see it all from a quad bike or a hot air balloon. Read more >
Discover the festivals and activities that make September and October the best time to explore the Mediterranean. Read more >
Send a personalised postcard, pack like a pro and keep all your essential documents in one online place: our guide to the best travel apps of the summer. Read more >
Siobhan Miller, Positive Birth Mama and founder of The Positive Birth Company, tells us about her family trip to Paxos and why using Simpson Travel really made a difference. Read more >
Regular Simpson Traveller Emma Hogan and her partner recently visited Masseria Le Torri in Italy. Here she explains why they didn’t venture far afield for their perfect Puglian adventure. Read more >
Silvana Bonelli, owner and manager of Masseria Le Torri describes the hotel’s traditional cookery class with the incomparable Lucrezia. Read more >
Tucked into a sheltered bay in the far north of Mallorca, Cala San Viçente is in fact not one but four sensational coves or ‘calas’, each with its own individual appeal. A small resort has grown up around these lovely beaches, largely impervious to the outside world with a timeless atmosphere that draws a loyal following. Read more >
It’s official: ongoing research into health and wellbeing suggests that people really do feel healthier in more scenic locations. Though the benefits of fresh air and an outdoor lifestyle have long been associated with better physical and mental health, it is only recently that scientists have begun to look at the relationship between people and their environment. Read more >
Soft sand, shallow water, fresh Italian pizza and artisan ice-cream wherever you go: Corsica is the child-friendly destination that your family will never want to leave. Read more >
‘[Simpson Travel] specialise in the sort of magical, unspoilt destinations my family loves’ Author: The Telegraph
‘So how did we find the near-perfection that was Villa Cabanellas in Mallorca? The first step was to approach… Simpson Travel… we needed expertise, not just blinding choice.’ Author: Sunday Times Travel Magazine, The Villas Handbook
‘The Simpson Travel check-in at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 was seamless.’ Author: Family Traveller, Katy Hill
‘Where Simpson [Exclusive] really excels is in its first-hand knowledge of properties and destinations’ Author: House & Garden
‘Simpson [Exclusive] delivers holidays that combine sunshine, five-star luxury and friendly service’ Author: House & Garden
We're searching our availability to build your holiday.
This may take up to 30 seconds.