Spark joy: order our winter issue, Vol. 35: Celebration, here.
Keen to follow in our editor's footsteps? Here are their insider recommendations to enjoying a great day in Florence:
Walk the length of the Arno, or hop on a bike.
Visit the Sant'ambrogio market for a panino.
Eat at Trattoria Sostanza for their artichoke omelette and butter chicken, Il Santino for, well, everything, and Enoteca Bruni, a vino spot only locals know about.
To stay? Bed down at one of Betty Soldi’s hotels.
Planning your next trip? Check out our city guide to Florence.
The destinations we’re spotlighting for 2022 (and some travel inspiration for you to browse, too)
And hotels we’re checking into in 2022
The Maker Hotel, New York
The Sea Ranch Lodge, California
El Rey Court, New Mexico
Madame Reve, Paris
Casa Pacha, Formentera
The Rooster, Antiparos
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