Tuscany travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises spa and resorts

Overlooking the Mediterranea Sea, the 5-star Villa Sant’ Andrea situated in the heart of Tuscany, just a 5-minute drive from the centre of Taormina. Steps away from the sea and surrounded by a park brimming with lush, subtropical plants and flowers, this is one of the most beautiful places in the whole of Sicily. Close to Spisone Beach, Lido Mazzarò, and Greek Theatre, Villa Sant’Andrea is known as one of the most exclusive hotels in the area.

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Former residence of Leopold II, Duke of Tuscany, L’Andana is a luxurious property – a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Located in a region of unrivalled beauty, the resort is situated at the foot of green hills covered with olive orchards and provides a spectacular view of the Tuscan hills.  Surrounded by its own vineyards, L’Andana is close to Abbazia di San Pancrazio al Fango and Forte di San Rocco. The property is an ideal location between Florence, Rome and Siena, only 7 km from the seaside.

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Located only 25 km from Florence, Castello del Nero is an ideal destination to explore and enjoy Tuscany. Set within 400 hectares of private farmland and orchards, the resort is a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World. The Castello Del Nero is a fully restored 12th century castle offers astonish views of vineyards, olive groves, private lakes, cypress trees and typical Tuscan villages.

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The origins of La Suvera go back to the High Middle Ages as the Castle of the Country of Siena ruled by the legendary Countess Ava Matilde dè Franzesi, a relation of the King of France Clovis. In this historic building, Relais La Suvera is a magnificent villa which boasts elegant rooms with antique furnishings and precious heirlooms. Set in the heart of Tuscany, the hotel is a 35-minute drive from historic Siena.

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The Zigante Restaurant and Truffles Company has a rather unique entry in the Guinness World Records. In 1999, its manager Giancarlo Zigante and his trusty dog Diana were walking in an Istrian wood when they discovered the largest truffle in the history, weighing in at an astounding 1.3 kg. Building on this success, Zigante Truffles expanded its retail section and now has five outlets located throughout Istria. The village of Livade, Croatia was the setting for Giancarlo’ dramatic discovery. Home to the company’ original truffle store, 2002 saw the opening of its highly acclaimed Zigante Restaurant. 

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Situated in the lush green countryside between Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany, this is an Italy‘s 18th century boutique property. Perfectly restored, preserving original features, it offers the comfort of a 5 stars hotel. Consists of 4 magnificent independent farmhouse clustered together, this wonderful place has the warm and friendly atmosphere of a home rather than that of a hotel. Here you will experience a real taste of Umbrian life with seasonally orientated cuisine, a spa and a relaxed poolside lifestyle.

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Apulia is the heel of the boot, where you will bike by groves of ancient, gnarled olive trees, stare out at dramatic sea views from the walled medieval center of Polignano a Mare, peek into old cone-topped stone houses and dine on fresh seafood and ear-shaped pasta, all at prices unimaginable in Tuscany. This region is a place that Italians go on vacation. For such an extraordinary beauty, travallers will bump into relatively low prices, the olive oil is famed and the wine is delicious and inexpensive. But it seemed ignored. And it was also on the way from Naples to Dubrovnik, Croatia, to which it’s connected by ferry.

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In the spirit of Tuscany, at the edge of the River Valley and the hills of Chianti, Villa Sassolini is an illustration of architectural retrieval that binds the former to a redbrick thought of hospitality in a most gracious demeanor. The Villa is a few proceedings from the A1 motorway between Siena and Arezzo and is belike the closest store hotel to the famous shopping outlets. The aerodrome in Town is nigh 80 kilometers forth. Villa Sassolini is within leisurely hit of Siena, Florence and another historic Tuscan towns – not to acknowledge whatsoever prominent deviser outlets.

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With its picture-book crown environs and rows of cypress trees, Podere Dionora utterly encapsulates Tuscany‘s tranquil inebriant country. These scenic old indirect houses acquire been restructured with couple and tenderness, and in no way whatsoever smash or happening the loveliness of the proportions created by nature. The acres includes 100 acres of earth naturalized with grapes, corn and olive groves.

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Casa di Poggio is a recently renovated vacation house placed in a lovely a lush garden.Situated only 50 minutes drive from Rome, Casa di Poggio,near the town of Poggio Catino is a renovated farmhouse surrounded by a lush garden of 2000 sq.m.

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