Said to have been designed by Michelangelo himself, above, Villa Machiavelli is a piece of history nestled among Tuscany’s rolling hills—and now it can be rented. Getty Images Home to the ...

Tuscany is not a hidden gem but it’s one of ... So, start by renting a villa in the Val d’Orcia or the Chianti hills and cycle through sunflower fields or take leisurely walks.