Tuscany

Offering the traveler excellent wines, fine cuisine, and spectacular natural beauty, Chianti is located in the Tuscany region of Italy and is famous for the red wine called by the same name.

There are numerous wineries in the region and many of them are… read full article

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Located in the northern Tuscany region between the Cinquale River and the Lake of Massaciuccoli is Versilia, Italy.  The area is one of the more popular destinations along the Italian Riviera and is well known for its fine sandy beaches, as well as being served… read full article

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We all know what Tuscany looks like when we shut out eyes but are we limited to only seeing the touristic northern half of the region?

The likes Florence, Lucca, San Gimignano are beautiful, but is there more to this wonderful area of Italy than… read full article

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Napoleon once said, “Able was I ere I saw Elba”, and is a historical quote that reads the same backwards as it does when you read it normally. Elba is an island that is part of the Tuscany archipelago situated off the western shores of… read full article

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Piazzale Michelangelo

Piazzale Michelangelo has the views of Florence and beyond. All you have to do is turn around once you walk the hike up through San Niccolo, up further as you start to get your camera out to take your first picture of… read full article

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Touring Florence and the rest of Italy, is for art-lovers. But while they are enjoying the richness of Italian history, modern artist are struggling for survival in Michelangelo’s favorite digging place: Carrara.

Visiting Carrara is like going back in time. Where right and left all the nearby cities… read full article

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Everybody knows that Tuscany is one of the most inspiring, beautiful rural areas in Europe.

The rolling hills, diagonal sloping vineyards, clear skies and spectacular light are just a few of the elements that take your breath away while traveling throughout this province in northern Italy. Its no… read full article

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Our Travel Agony Aunt received another question from a traveler planning a trip to Tuscany:

Dear Travel Agony Aunt, Florence to Lucca, on a Saturday afternoon. Train or bus? Any suggestions for day trips from Lucca, as I will be there for four days. Also, how do I check out… read full article

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Looking for a boutique hotel in Paris? Gridskipper publishes a "Top 6 Paris anti-minimalist hotels" including Hotel Thérèse situated in the area of Rue Saint-Honoré, Hôtel Odéon in Saint-Germain des Prés, Hôtel des Arts in Montmartre and Hôtel Bellechasse located near the Louvre Museum. Planning a… read full article

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In the heart of Tuscany, Florence is a dream destination. Idyllic cobbled streets are lined with designer boutiques, awe-inspiring art galleries and world-class food set in breathtaking architecture.

These days, with budget airlines and a plethora of hotels to choose from, one is spoilt for choice… read full article

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Check out our guide to the personal favorite holiday destinations of venere.com employees:

San Francisco

Recommended by: Federica, 30, information architect I just got back from San Francisco where I went on honeymoon with my husband Luca (also a Venere.com employee). San Fransisco is my favorite city because every… read full article

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Definitely now summer has finally arrived, Panzanella is on the menu at many houses here in Florence. I enjoyed this fresh Tuscan bread salad a few nights ago with delight. Panzanella born on the fields of Tuscany grown with passion. Living a hard life, the… read full article

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Dreaming of a summer vacation in the wonderful Tuscan countryside and looking for a farm house in Tuscany? Check out the five best rated Florence farm houses on venere.com:

1. La Sala, La Panca (Greve in Chianti)

Surrounded by 45 acres of parkland, La Sala farm home… read full article

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Italian wine is like Italian politics; it’s complicated, barely understood by the rest of the world, and often breaks its own rules. It is also delicious and diverse.

From the fragrant whites of the north, to the sun drenched reds of the south, Italian wine is pure pleasure on the… read full article

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A bike is essential in a city like Florence, Tuscany because once you have the privilege of a bicycle you won't want to lose it. Walking and taking the bus is all well and good, however the bike has its advantages. Some tips you should… read full article

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