After the fast-paced glamour of Miami’s Grand Prix, we’re slowing things down this week — way down — and heading to the sun-kissed heart of Italy. Welcome to Florence, where Renaissance beauty, rolling hills, and the scents of spring combine to create one of Europe’s most enriching and elegant travel experiences.
Early May is one of the best times to go. The weather is warm but not yet summer-scorching, flowers are blooming across the countryside, and Florence is alive with terrace cafés, open-air art, and that unmistakable Tuscan glow.
🎨 Where Art History Meets Street Style
Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance, and the evidence is everywhere: in the galleries, in the domes, and in the golden light of late afternoon. Explore the Uffizi Gallery to see Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus, then climb Brunelleschi’s Duomo for a panoramic view of terracotta rooftops.
But this city isn’t stuck in the past. Modern Florence is fashion-forward, culinary-creative, and brimming with contemporary energy. Shop luxury boutiques near Via de’ Tornabuoni, sip Negronis on rooftop bars, or catch a pop-up art exhibit in the Oltrarno district.
🍇 Day Trips & Tuscan Vines
When you’re ready to get out of the city, the Tuscan countryside is just a short drive or train ride away. Book a vineyard tour in Chianti, rent a Vespa through Val d’Orcia, or spend a day in hill towns like San Gimignano or Montepulciano tasting wines and watching the world slow down.
Florence is the launchpad. Tuscany is the reward.
🥂 What to Taste, See & Try
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Must-try dish: Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine steak)
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Drink to match: Chianti Classico or Brunello di Montalcino
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Don’t miss: Boboli Gardens in full spring bloom
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Pro tip: Museum lines can be long — reserve entry tickets in advance for the Uffizi and Accademia
✈️ Spring’s Softest Landing
Florence in spring is cultural without being crowded, romantic without cliché, and relaxing without effort. Whether you’re tracing the steps of Michelangelo, sipping wine on a terrace, or getting lost in medieval streets, you’ll leave with something more than photos.
You’ll leave with a feeling — of grace, stillness, and timeless beauty.
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