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Florence to Increase Tourist Tax: What You Need to Know

Starting April 1, 2023, the city of Florence will be increasing its tourist tax, making it the most expensive city in Italy for visitors to stay. This tax hike will impact any property rented to visitors for short-term accommodations, including hotels, Airbnbs, bed and breakfast, campsites, and hostels. Tips

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The ritual of breakfast, we respect it even on vacation

All of us are used to having breakfast in a certain way that helps us start the day in a great way. Having breakfast is a ritual that we can not give up. Each one of us classifies his breakfast based on what he wants most. Who takes only coffee, those who love cappuccino, who does not give up to sweet in the morning and who wants a savory breakfast, not respecting Italian style, but their own taste. Tips

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How to get in and out of your apartment

In Firenze, most of our properties are in ancient buildings called "Palazzo". Some are relatively small, 4/6 properties whereas others can be bigger buildings but all with residents and offices. Tips

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Where to park in Florence

Florence old town centre is a "Limited Traffic Zone" and since Florence is a UNESCO Heritage Site, it makes sense to protect it in this way. Tips

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How we handle COVID_19? WE TAKE CARE-19

We aim to offer a totally safe stay experience, in compliance with the National Protocol for Safe Hospitality and the WHO protocol #WETAKECARE-19. Tips

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Perfumes, experiences and distant eras to live in Florence

Entering a place, whether it is a room or a house, means crossing a door and often, the look is looking for something in which the other senses are involved. The warmth, the feeling of welcome that we feel on the skin, the colours, especially the perfumes. We perceive many emotions when there are good smells, such as entering a pastry shop where freshly baked sweets permeate the air of a perfume that makes us mouth water or visit a garden in spring where flowers quieten souls in war. We live it

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Secret places to visit for unique experiences

Have you ever thought about visiting secret and exclusive places during a holiday? Of course there are famous tourist routes that always occupy the "normal" journey, but there are also alternative experiences to be experimented that become a journey into our self. A situation that certainly intrigues, but don’t worry, we are talking about "Secret Bar" in the city of Florence. They are structures that combine the charm of mystery with the refinement of places. We live it

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Acacia, pet friendly for choice

If your little panther or her sweet terrier is not welcome, it's a deal breaker Tips

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Christmas traditions in Florence

Christmas is just around the corner and finally your holiday with us too...but what are the italian traditions to celebrate the most magical season? We live it

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Florence from Inside: the Perfect Week

7 days: the right time to find happiness in the city Tips

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Easter, time for a jump into traditions

To really know a country or a city, you have to get in touch with its culinary traditions, don't you agree? We live it

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Call me ... your vacation

Escape for One Week in a Historical Villa close to Florence. We love it

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Are you traveling to learn? Our mini-guide for all the available courses during your stay in Florence

Architecture, art or cuisine: three excellences to learn from Tips

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Tuscany and wine. The short guide to choose your perfect tour or tasting experience

How many emotions can you get from grapes! Tips

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CONTEST / Magnetic moments 2018

Acacia launches a challenge to its fellow’s travelers of the world We live it

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Original sound - Odeon cinema

See the movie in English with subtitles Tips

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Gucci Garden, new fashion spot in Florence

come to discover the composite space We love it

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CONTEST / Magnetic Moments 2017 The winners

Follow the contest with #acacialife Tips

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Christmas eve in Florence, where to dine?

..If you are not feeling inspired to cook at your home in Florence We live it

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The Ryder Cup in Florence

Will Michelangelo's David survive the temptation to step down from his pedestal to hold the Ryder Cup in hand? We live it

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Autography, your new graffiti app

Opera del Duomo speaks a new language We love it

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The dream of being in Florence has the scent of AquaFlor

From 2017 Acacia chooses AquaFlor for both its ambient scent and courtesy sets in all its apartments We love it

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Music and Opera Festival at Giardino Corsini

An unprecedented event in the private Gardens of the Palazzo Corsini We live it

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Florence Rooftop Terrace Bars

Seven classy escapes from the summer heat We love it

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In Pisa for a day

Lots of people assume that the Leaning Tower and the Piazza dei Miracoli are Pisa's only attractions. Nothing could be further from the truth! We live it

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Calcio in Costume: the most important historical event in Florence

June is one of the funniest month in Florence, as there is Calcio Storico Fiorentino, a combination of soccer, rugby, boxe and wrestling originated in 14th century and played today in historical costumes. We love it

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Lost in Florence, a new movie about Tuscany

Visit Florence, fall in love and discover the legendary Calcio Storico We love it

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Dali the experience

For a more specific artistic experience, the Dali exhibition in Bologna is worth a visit to Bologna that is just half an hour train ride from Florence main station. We live it

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CONTEST / Magnetic Moments 2016 The winners

Follow the contest with #acacialife Tips

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Florence, Pitti Uomo 91 - January 2017

Fashion, Art and More in Florence, Starting January 9th 2017 We live it

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Four ways to ring in Florence in New Year's Eve

Coming to Florence and wondering what to do? We live it

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Sant'Ambrogio Market: food and not only

There is no better way to discover a town than by getting lost in its stories and feel the scents and flavours coming from the market stalls. We love it

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Get to Florence city center from Pisa, Bologna or Florence Airport

In only 30', an hour or an 1h and a half you can get to the Florence main Station from the three nearby airports. Tips

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Santa Rosa Bistrot

SANTA ROSA BISTROT Eating, drinking, feeling good We live it

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Opera Lovers

Special Offer for all our guests. The beautiful and innovative Opera Theater is worth a trip to Florence Offers

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Florence's gardens and parks

A little guide to enjoy the nature even in the middle of the city We live it

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It's yoga time

A new agreement with It's Yoga school inspires a special beauty basket We love it

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Bike travelers: getting around Florence on two wheels

Little guide for our ecological friends, the bike explorers We live it

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New Central Market of San Lorenzo

Street Food with comfort We live it

Stories from Florence

Our personal storytelling about the city we love

Florence to Increase Tourist Tax: What You Need to Know

The ritual of breakfast, we respect it even on vacation

How to get in and out of your apartment

Where to park in Florence

How we handle COVID_19? WE TAKE CARE-19

Perfumes, experiences and distant eras to live in Florence

Secret places to visit for unique experiences

Acacia, pet friendly for choice

Christmas traditions in Florence

Florence from Inside: the Perfect Week

Easter, time for a jump into traditions

Call me ... your vacation

Are you traveling to learn? Our mini-guide for all the available courses during your stay in Florence

Tuscany and wine. The short guide to choose your perfect tour or tasting experience

CONTEST / Magnetic moments 2018

Original sound - Odeon cinema

Gucci Garden, new fashion spot in Florence

CONTEST / Magnetic Moments 2017 The winners

Christmas eve in Florence, where to dine?

The Ryder Cup in Florence

Autography, your new graffiti app

The dream of being in Florence has the scent of AquaFlor

Music and Opera Festival at Giardino Corsini

Florence Rooftop Terrace Bars

In Pisa for a day

Calcio in Costume: the most important historical event in Florence

Lost in Florence, a new movie about Tuscany

Dali the experience

CONTEST / Magnetic Moments 2016 The winners

Florence, Pitti Uomo 91 - January 2017

Four ways to ring in Florence in New Year's Eve

Sant'Ambrogio Market: food and not only

Get to Florence city center from Pisa, Bologna or Florence Airport

Santa Rosa Bistrot

Opera Lovers

Florence's gardens and parks

It's yoga time

Bike travelers: getting around Florence on two wheels

New Central Market of San Lorenzo