This is a dilemma, no doubt! Heather and Michael are in agreement, there will be a hit this summer, but somewhere north of the canal and the super saver, buys four industrial-size bottles free Sun factor 50 sunblock products are cluttered shelf in the bathroom and then any more, they say there is a credit crunch. What is the answer? If you leave your house are in danger, and mildew are not many people find attractive in a woman Web meters. Now that myold grandmother used to say - Skin ... a? Tak jak dobry mrugniÄ each bar (TM) species do niewidomych bow (it was from Gdansk, not understanding a word he said). But I think what you probably meant - credit crunch or no credit crunch, we all need a break in the sun, and if we want to save a few bob, then all the better.
Here's our guide "Tuscany on a Shoestring - as you have a fantastic holiday in the middle of a credit crunch"
- Flights - ANumber of budget airlines flying to Tuscany. Everything changes so fast these days, one can not assume that booking in advance or last minute you get the best deal. The airlines are constantly changing their offers / dates / prices / conditions, only for us to keep everyone on their toes. Sign up for all low-cost newsletter. He offers to go fast when you see a lot, but rip. Even if you are unsure of accommodation, etc., if you wait too long, the offer is probably gone.
- Be flexible - if youcan travel mid-week or in early morning or late at night or shortly before or after a holiday. You try to travel when others do not, and you can save a lot. Although most of the villas in Tuscany for rent from Saturday to Saturday, arriving a day or two before or leaving a day or two after you get the chance, new places (one day have visited the Tower of Pisa or of one or two days on the beach, before check-in to see your house).
- Arrival at the airport - Like the budget airlines do not fly toFlorence airport that many people as the only airport of Pisa in Tuscany. However, many mansions for a few hours drive from Pisa, it is worthwhile to consider another destination airport. Bologna, Forli, Perugia and Rome is in the guide. Most are within a few hours of central Tuscany, and why are not the first obvious choice may be easier to save money on flights. Although further, we also have Northern Italian airports such as Bergamo, Verona, Brescia usedTreviso and Venice. If you get great air fares and treat it as part of your holiday (Verona is an amazing city, Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world) to manage, then it is a real win-win situation.
- Pack Light - Ladies one week after the sun can really pack in a bag in hand luggage small enough (OK, and boys too!). In the summer in Tuscany, is rarely need warm clothes weight. Relax in a pool is not necessary to wrap. Check with your villa, providing swimmingTowels. Travel light, saves time, money and the planet.
- Seasons Villa - Like most Tuscan villas that are rented by the owners, there are the seasons of the series. Each owner will decide on their own season. When the seasons from high to low, etc. vary widely from owner to owner. Take time to check a villa seasons. Sometimes the Italian holiday periods are considered high season, when the UK holiday in a different way (half the semester break, for example) you can make savings. With the reservation of the weekbefore or after the change of season, which can save you thousands.
- Book in advance - If you ask many owners early this year, the offer prices for the next year or the year after. Many also offer extras such as special dinners, the price for early bookings.
- Think big - a bigger house to share with a group of friends or family .. Many of the larger villas have excellent facilities - tennis courts, whirlpool, etc. A person with 20 house three or four families can be divided process more convenientA number of individual apartments. Apart from the fact that it's fun to be very good.
- Services - Hire, where there are many local facilities - pool, tennis, mountain biking, horseback riding, wine bar, restaurant, school, football, cooking school, etc. to save on rental costs and keeps the kids busy, without traveling.
- In a village or nearby amenities rents. Save money on travel. Many villas sit on the edge of a village, that is, they still feel as ifare in the country, but they are so close to shops, restaurants
By public transport - Tuscany, with trains, buses, etc. And 'weekly tickets and served the family is a great value, you can save up to 20%. Ask the local tourist office or train station for more information.
- Pedal Power - fun, exercise good and cheap. Rent a bicycle for transportation for your vacation. Bicycles can be picked up in Florence or even delivered to your villa.
- Power supply - you get the basics in one of the manyDiscount (for example, the local Coop supermarket own brand goods), local community markets for special ingredients. Choose what the season is cooler and save. While not necessarily "Tuscany" if it is in Florence on Sunday, you can create a good lunch at Ikea (EUR1 lunch children), is out near the airport.
- Beverages - Many Tuscan wine producers (mostly local cooperative called "Cantina Sociale") to sell wine by the barrel liter. You also have the petrol "wine"Pumps, one for red and one white! Take the container 5 liters, 10, 25 or 50 to fill. Prices start at an amazing 75P per liter.
- Festas - Throughout the year, many towns and villages in Tuscany, local festivals, usually in some local events, or local court (of hard seed, steak feast, feast of fish, etc.) Keep your eyes peeled for posters Date Order party. Experience of preparing a piece of "real Tuscany" and dine on tasty food and good wine, women and indigenous peoples.Great prices and the sunset is free.
- Be creative - some of the most memorable experiences are free. To paint a picture of the sunset over the hills of Chianti, while sharing a bottle of Chianti. Picnic in a grove of olive oil locally. A barbecue by the pool. None of them cost a lot, but they treasure the memories forever.
- Stand up - in bars, especially in cities, you pay more if you sit on a coffee. They act like a native, to stay at the bar and save!
- Days out - RememberThings to do last for a while '. A relaxing day at the hot springs, a 10 Pin Bowling evening. None of them are expensive for a whole day or evening. Remember, always go for discounts or family to ask.
- Bring your laptop - the DVD is to keep the kids having fun in the evening. Check if your villa has a private computer, you can use. Cost.
Designer Outlets - Tuscany has the best. Save gazillions of Prada, D & G, Armani, etc. If you are close to the belt buckle, make sure there is aA designer! Chianaoutlet Valley village near Arezzo Barberino Outlet Village to the north of Florence are the largest. Many stores are not known, so you need to know where they are. Specialist villa, rent a villa in Tuscany offers a package of information at your fingertips when you book your villa with them.
- Call - make sure you have signed any international rates for calls and SMS messages. You can also rent a cellular phone, prices are good, when in Italy.
-Xmas Shopping Trip
WhyNot the experience of Tuscany in the autumn and winter high-season prices and tastes delicious autumn with your Christmas shopping! Retail, wonderful downtown shops. Many properties offer less than a week to stay out of season.
- You see anything that fits - Just Ask!
Things change every day - offers, discounts, special deals, etc., you can also get a fantastic last minute deals for a great villa for a smaller group. If you see something that suits you, justAsk!
We all need a break, especially when times are hard.
We hope that our - "Tuscany on a Shoestring - How to have a fantastic holiday in the middle of a credit crunch" and I hope useful advice here in Tuscany, relax under the Tuscan sun sometime soon.
Happy Holidays!
