Reginald S Murray, Dundee “On a recent visit to Lucca, which is the most charming of Tuscan towns. In the Piazza del Mercato a shop had an interesting advert.”
Piazza del Mercato – Lucca, Tuscany
Tag: Tuscany
A Spa Weekend at Castello di Casole
A weekend away at the Castello di Casole offers you luxurious relaxation at the Essere Spa as well as fine Tuscan food and, if you like, a spot of truffle hunting… It’s winter, the leaves have fallen from the trees, the weather is still getting colder and wetter, and it’s already dark by the time […]
Tuscany’s Top 10 Beauty Spots
Tuscany is rightly recognised as being one of the world’s most beautiful regions – here we highlight ten of our favourite destinations that justify this claim… 1. BAGNO VIGNONI HOT SPRINGS, VAL D’ORCIA While traditional towns may have a main town square in their centre, in Bagno Vignoni it is simply a huge thermal pool. […]
The Olive Harvest of Tuscany
As she heads to Tuscany to learn about the traditional olive harvest, Rachel Beckwith uncovers the simple pleasures of rural Italian life and, once she gets a taste for it, is fully converted… I arrived at La Vialla in October, the Tuscan sun a little shy behind the clouds, ready and willing to help with […]
Tuscany Review
Find your way around beautiful Tuscany with this extensive guide… TUSCANY by Rebecca Ford, Footprint, £13.99 (paperback) Tuscany has an embarrassment of riches for the visitor, and so it’s no surprise that this exhaustive guide book runs to 320 pages. It features in-depth advice and tips for all the major parts of the region and […]
Hotel Highlights in Tuscany
This month we showcase the most stylish retreats in the popular region of Tuscany, starting with a traditional family run hotel that offers a slice of slow Italian living? LOCANDA LE BOSCARECCE (HOTEL) A sparkling star in Tuscany?s firmament. Susanna is full of life and laughter, and her daughter Swan is equally warm. Susanna, or […]
Tales from Italy: Restoration Project
Tim Elster had long dreamt of a property abroad, but once he found Tuscany his mind was made up. Now he has ample advice for others looking to take the plunge? Can you tell us about your restoration process? My farmhouse is about three hundred years old and had been modernised about forty years […]
Life in Italy: Tuscany
David Harrison and his partner Peri Eagleton divide their time between London and southern Tuscany… They own a farm on the slopes of Monte Amiata, where they grow organic olives and make extra-virgin oil sold in Britain and elsewhere. The couple?s Seggiano brand, named after a nearby village, is a familiar name on fine Italian […]
Italian blogs: Tuscany
We have a selection of some of the best blogs about Tuscany, from the history of the region to recipes, to wine and tourist tips… WWW.TUSCANY-TOSCANA.BLOGSPOT.IT This regularly updated blog answers all of the questions that you really want to ask about Tuscany. The posts are interesting and knowledgeable, and cover a wide range of […]