TUSCANY

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Morning espresso on a stone terrace, the Tuscan hills stretching out in every direction. The day ahead includes a few winery visits in the heart of Chianti, perhaps a long lunch in Greve or Panzano, and an evening back at the villa as the sun drops behind the cypress trees. This ...

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Picture this: it’s late August, and the afternoon light has turned the colour of warm honey across the Tuscan hills. The cypress trees cast long shadows over the terrace, a carafe of chilled Vermentino sits sweating by the pool, and the only sound is the occasional splash. Now pi...

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Tuscany is one of my favorite destinations in Europe, and easily one of the best places to rent a villa in Italy. Because so much of its beauty is in its countryside, Tuscany villas are some of the best ways to experience the gentle lifestyle and rich history of this celebrated r...

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With more art per square foot than anywhere else in the world, Florence is my favorite city in Italy and a must-visit destination for any would-be aesthete. And while there’s certainly no shortage of hotels, in this article I’m going to explain to you why renting a villa in Flore...

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With a timeless appeal rooted in ancient cultural heritage, beautiful landscapes, enticing gastronomy and a general sense of well-being in the mentality of the local population, the rural areas of Provence and Tuscany in Southern Europe have much to offer those who choose to visi...