Shop till you drop

Italy is an amazing place to shop. And after you have gotten off the plane and settled into your holiday accommodation in Florence it is time to count up those Euro and put on your shopping shoes. There is not a shopping budget in existence that the merchants of Florence do not cater to, so this is a sport open to all. Handbags range from 15€ for small items in some of the open markets to 15,000+ for an Hermés creation.

• High end shopping in Florence means Tuornibuoni. The Rodeo Drive of Florence with such retailers as Ferragamo, Tiffany, Cavalli, Gucci, Hermés and almost every retailer that can do serious damage to a Visa or Amex. Even if your budget only allows for window shopping here, it is a don’t miss.


• If you have managed to find an apartment rental in Florence with plenty of space then the outlet shopping is amazing. Even if you do not have the luck to be in Florence during the twice annual sales in January and July the quality of the outlet shopping that is just a short drive away will have you returning home with an extra suitcase.


• Open market shopping in Florence is fun for everyone. The prices are budget friendly, the quality of the goods is normally very high and it is a fun experience for adults, children, seasoned bargain hunters and those that are brought along to carry everything after the day is finished.