Why not see the sights firsthand on a Tuscany holiday?

But with the Florentine reporting that some consumer groups in the Mediterranean country are unhappy about any possible intrusion into people's private lives, perhaps holidaymakers would find it a more enjoyable experience to visit Italy firsthand instead.

One of the most popular choices for an Italy holiday is Tuscany, a historic region in the north famed for its architecture and wines such as Chianti.

Those considering taking a villa holiday in the area may be interested in properties property in Gambassi Terme, a hill town less than 30 miles away from the region's capital Florence.

The location is described as being "beautiful" and visitors can easily enjoy daytrips to a number of nearby sites, including the Leaning Tower of Pisa and San Gimignano.

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