Planning Your Short Break in Florence

For our Day Tripper to Florence's Christine Webb developed a plan to save you from the nightmare of aching feet and missed opportunities and, hopefully, have a perfect day in Florence where you can see great art, be astonished at superb architecture, have a late lunch eating classic Tuscan cuisine and shop at the world famous leather market.

There is nothing better than preparing for a trip by reading about the place you are about to visit. In this special article Ted Jones explains how he fell in love with Tuscany and worked to his literary guide of Florence and the region.

Finally, what is a holiday without shopping?! Do not miss our tips for Vintage Shopping in the city with a list of Florence's Top Ten Vintage Shops.