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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… read full article

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… read full article

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… read full article

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… read full article

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… read full article

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… read full article

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… read full article

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 keep in… read full article

‘This hill takes a lot out of you.’ I thought walking briskly up the steep, main drag of Fiesole, Via Antonio Gramsci. This town is taken for granted sitting high above the valley that is Florence, Tuscany. You can see… read full article

Italy has so much natural, cultural and historical beauty that the choice of things to do and see can be overwhelming. We put together our list of undiscovered places in Italy on UNESCO’s World Heritage List:

• Val d’Orcia, Tuscany

Whoever visits Tuscany, Italy is struck most of all by its landscapes: passion and tradition are evident in the way the land is worked, the tidy farmhouses surrounded by green meadows, and hillsides covered with olive trees and vineyards.

But the landscape changes, and… read full article

Everybody knows that Tuscany is the land of fine arts and gourmet food, and places like Florence and Siena can easily offer you both aspects without too much hassle.

But if you are a curious traveler, get a car and drive around the… read full article

When on vacation in Florence, Tuscany, there are so many beautiful squares, museums, frescoes and shops to visit that you don’t have much time to go to a restaurant.

The best thing to do, instead of going to a busy and fattening fast food, is… read full article

Planning a holiday in Tuscany and want to visit Florence off the beaten tracks? Here is a selection of 5 wonderful sights away from the tourist areas.

1. Bobolino Garden

Bobolino is located just past Porta… read full article

Looking for a wine bar for an afternoon sit or a relaxing evening in Florence?
Here is a list of 5 places not to be missed:

1. Le Volpi E L’Uva (Piazza dei Rossi 1)

This little wine bar off the beaten path is just… read full article