Vaglia accommodation from AU$144

But of course, you'd be mad to visit Vaglia without taking some snaps of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Many visitors choose to stay near this famous landmark when they are in Vaglia. The Hotel Villa Liana and Hotel Il Granduca are close-by options.

The Collina can be found 20 kilometres from the heart of Vaglia. Or, alternatively, the Tenuta Il Corno is 30 kilometres away. The Calzaiolo and also the Paolo are two other recommended options around Vaglia.

If you still have some puff left, make sure you discover more of Tuscany. Tuscany offers rural landscapes, beaches, coastal plains and rivers, along with commonly visited Tuscany destinations like the ruins, castles and traditional villages. In this region of Italy, energetic types can partake in snowboarding.

Everyone knows Australians are pretty laid back, so consider extending your stay and check out the Villa Medici, Villa Le Balze and San Francesco Monastery, which you'll find in Fiesole, 9 kilometres to the south of Vaglia. Should you wish to visit Fiesole, be sure to check out the Residenza Strozzi and Castello di Montalbano. Or, you could consider staying in Campi Bisenzio, 15 kilometres to the southwest of Vaglia, where you can choose from the La Spiga and Hotel Centro. Should you choose to stay in Campi Bisenzio, set aside some time to check out the I Gigli Shopping Center, Multiplex Novoli and Rocca Strozzi.

Get your sports fix with a trip to Tennis Club, which is 75 kilometres to the north of Vaglia. Stay nearby to the action at the Bed & Breakfast Sant'Eurosia or the Appartamenti Stoppato.

Travellers transiting through Peretola Airport may plan to book some accommodation at the Hilton Florence Metropole Hotel or the Hotel Astor, which are both a short drive away.