Get inspired for your holiday

Welcome to our blog page, the perfect place to get inspiration for your next holiday. Here we share tips and stories about our favourite regions, local hotspots and unique activities in and around our holiday homes. Whether you are looking for cultural discoveries, culinary delights, the most beautiful beaches or wonderful relaxation in nature, at Basic Travel you have come to the right place. Be inspired and start planning your dream holiday!

    The tropical white beach of Vada

    The tropical white beach of Vada

    27 August 2025

    When you think of Tuscany, you often think of rolling hills, cypress trees, and medieval towns. But did you know that there is also a place in Tuscany that looks like it came straight out of the Caribbean? The tropical white beach of Vada, located on the Etruscan coast, is one of the most surprising and enchanting places in Italy. With snow-white sand, turquoise water, and a relaxed atmosphere, it feels like you are thousands of miles away from Europe. Yet this paradise is just a few hours' drive from Florence and Pisa.