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Villa Spotlight: Fattoria Della Nave - Part 3
2007-10-03 12:50:01
Over the past few days we have taken a closer look at the Fattoria Della Nave in our Villa Spotlight . We have discussed the Parco Della Nave, the magnificent forest preserve on the property for the use of the guests. Yesterday we saw the interiors of two of the buildings on the property, a total of five separate units of this large and luxurious multi-unit villa. Today we will be looking into the Valcellino part of the property, with its own five units: Luigi, Irene, Francesca, Maria Chiara, and the Anna Maria apartments. (more…)


All Aboard!
2007-10-16 10:14:08
Trains are a very common site in Italy, so one could easily overlook one of the trains that is now traveling Italy but has something unusual aboard: a fantastic collection of art from the past five hundred years! The event is titled “From Titian to Street Art: Five Hundred Years of Italian Art” and it set out from Rome on October 1st. The train will be stopping in over twenty cities in its forty day trek across Italy, stopping in cities for a day or two. The initiative is in response to the fact that only ten percent of Italians frequently visit the innumerable art galleries, exhibitions and museums across Italy.  With this in mind, the curators and sponsors of the ‘art train’ are bringing the art to the people. Though the train will be concluding its journey in Lombardy, it will spend much of its time in the south, where museums are not as prevalent as in the north. There is no admission to board the train and its six different cars, each dedicated to a differ


Trevi Runs Red
2007-10-22 08:24:58
Last Friday a great public work of art that has stood as a symbol of Rome for hundreds of years was defaced. A man in a hat reportedly approached the fountain in the crowd of tourists and dumped a bucket of red dye into Trevi Fountain, dying the water a blood red. The fountain recirculates the water in its basin and through the jets of water it shoots into the air, allowing the dye to permeate the entire fountain quickly. Authorities believe the stunt has not caused permanent damage to the marble statues of the fountain. Pamphlets were left at the scene claiming that the action was committed by the “FTM Futurist Action 2007″, which is an organization the authorities have never heard of before. According to the leaflets the group claims to battle “everything and everyone with a spirit of healthy violence” as well as turning the “grey bourgeois society into a triumph of color.” It also pointed to the poor state of the elderly in Italy, as well as


Villa Spotlight: Il Pratino Di Solata
2007-10-24 14:44:26
Today in our Villa Spotlight article here at Tuscany Villas we will be taking a look Il Pratino Di Solata, located in the province of Arezzo and laying in between Arezzo and Siena.  This quaint country house is definitely off the beaten path, you won’t find large highways leading to this property.  But for those who want privacy and to escape the tourist traps, this property is perfect.  The gorgeous views of the hills of Chianti and the beautiful Arno valley that this villa affords can not be found in a city apartment or something closer to town. (more…)


Villa Spotlight: SanLucchese
2007-10-30 13:12:58
Our Villa Spotlight now turns itself to the charming town of Poggibonsi, in the center of the Val d’Elsa region of Tuscany. The town is within the province of Siena, and is centrally located to many of the major tourist towns of Tuscany. Poggibonsi is roughly 12km from San Gimignano, the famed ‘City of Towers’, and only 25km to Siena itself. But it isn’t the town we are hear to see today, its all about the villas! San Lucchese is a gorgeous multi-unit villa just outside of Poggibonsi that offers a blend of a rustic country house with fine modern furnishings. The buildings on this old farm have been lovingly restored and divided into three separate rental units. All units are well equipped and have a satellite television. Access to the house is on a 1 kilometer dirt road, giving you the extra privacy that is such a luxury when renting villas over crowded hotels. Each unit also has a private outdoor area, equipped with lawn furniture and wonderful views of t


Villa Spotlight: Poggio del Sole
2007-11-05 15:00:56
Today in our Villa Spotlight we turn to that gem ‘under the Tuscan sun’, Cortona! This lovely Tuscan hill town is a great choice for any traveler as it has more than enough to keep you busy and works great as a staging point for day trips through Tuscany and Umbria. One favorite of the area is Lake Trasimeno, a huge and gorgeous lake dotted with interesting little towns and ruins. “Wonderful for its views, facilities and warmth of welcome. Very well placed for visiting Siena, Montepulciano, Orvieto, Perugia, Assisi, Arrezo and of course Cortona. Very sociable living area with well equipped kitchen good size table and well arranged seating although the restaurant over the road is very good so you have to make the choice of cooking with the family (and/or friends) or walking over the road to the restaurant (having the restaurant over the road didn’t cause any problem with noise or clientele etc). We went out of season when the pool wasn’t available howeve


Villa Spotlight: Leccio
2007-11-08 12:32:00
Welcome back to our Villa Spotlight ! In this column we like to highlight different villas for different reasons, some are gorgeous luxury villas, some are country villas or farmhouses, and some great simply because you will see parts of Tuscany few other tourists will get to enjoy. San Dalmazio is definitely off the beaten path, located south west of Siena and south of Poggibonsi, but it offers a great staging area for your day trips around Tuscany as well as a perfect place to relax and enjoy the country side. Leccio is a larger sized villa, sleeping up to 10 people in its five bedrooms. The villa is located roughly 2.5 kilometers outside of San Dalmazio, and offers wonderful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Also in the distance you can see the old fortress of Silano. The villa has a large well equipped lawn, offering a wood burning stove, barbecue for grilling Tuscan style, as well as a hammock to kick back and enjoy the sunny days. There is also a swimming pool


Tuscan Specialty… Chocolate?
2007-11-14 07:30:40
Tuscan y is well known for its love of food and drink. By no means the quantity of it, but the quality. But in the past few years there has been a growing trend amongst the cities of Tuscany of high quality chocolatiers, artisans in their craft, that spend years perfecting their recipes and techniques. The International Herald Tribune has a wonderful article about this recent change in the gastronomic landscape of the region and is well worth a read. If you are planning your vacation in Tuscany currently, it also has addresses and contact information for some of these chocolatiers, perhaps you should drop in on your trip! You can find the article here: “The Artisans of the Real Dolce Vita” Share This
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Involtini di Carne al Vino Bianco
2007-11-13 11:40:38
Meat rolls with white whine Ingredients: Beef escalops of about 100gr each (3.5 ounces) 1 small omelettes for each escalope Mix of aromatic herbs: thyme, tarragon, sage, rosemary, mint Parmesan cheese in thin slices Salt and Pepper Glass of white wine (more…) Share This


Farmhouse or Villa Rental?
2007-11-21 15:14:26
What is the difference between a farmhouse and villa rental? This a question we are frequently asked and the real answer is hard to but into words. Not because it’s hard to define a difference but because so many property owners mix up the definition. At Tuscany-villas.it we have decided to merge the properties into a single category called Villa s/Farmhouses. For the Tuscan marketplace this works well because, in fact, most properties that people call ‘villas’ are actually restored farmhouses. In other markets it might not be so, like the Caribbean where most properties are new and are commonly referred to as villas. If you are searching for a vacation rental in Tuscany I would not be too concerned about the property category as defined by the owner. On most sites villas and farmhouses are interchangeable as it is on our site. If you are looking for a newer property, not a restored farmhouse, then you really need to specify that in your request. One point worth me
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Vacation in Tuscany
2007-11-30 07:24:42
Planning a vacation in Tuscany can be a daunting task, especially for first-time travellers to Italy. We have observed in the past that the first place to start is in deciding on the type of vacation you’d like to experience. There are basically four types of vacations. First is one of the most popular types of travel - The Guided Tour. There are many companies offering this type of vacation including Perillo Tours and Trafalgar to mention just a few. Tours in Italy are great for people that want to see a large part of the Italy, moving from hotel to hotel every few days and prefer to have their itinery planned for them. We recommend tours for many first-time travellers that don’t have a lot of time to spend in one area. The second type of travel is the cruise. In recent years, more and more cruise operators such as Cunard and Hollard America began offering cruises of the Mediterranean Sea with stops in Italy including the Tuscan coast. For the cruise lover this could
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Villa Spotlight: Torre del Cielo
2007-11-26 13:45:27
Welcome back to another Villa Spotlight , a favorite of our readers in which we detail a villa that has a particularly high rating and good feedback from the renters. We are proud to attempt to help the users of our website, as the choices of villas can be overwhelming at times. If our efforts have helped you choose a villa for your vacation, if you found something particularly helpful, or if you want to request a villa to be spotlighted, please leave a comment. If you have stayed in a villa and like it enough to spotlight it yourself, we have an article submission form for you to tell other readers about your vacation in Tuscany! Our subject for this weeks Spotlight is the beautiful Torre del Cielo, a private villa in Monterchi. The villa is a sister to a favorite of our renters here at Tuscany Villas, Palazzo Rosadi. The villas are about 200m from each other, and are available to be both rented to accommodate a group of up to 22 people for weddings or family gatherings. The owne


Villa Spotlight: Podere Lo Spadino
2007-12-12 12:56:19
Today in our Villa Spotlight we are looking once again towards the the famous City of Towers, San Gimignano. As a city with a very long history, dating as far back as the third century B.C. as an Etruscan settlement, it is a very interesting place to visit and has simply incomparable views with its many medieval towers. Podere Lo Spadino is located just outside of San Gimignano, roughly 4 kilometers from the city center itself. Once it was a typical country farmhouse, the owners rebuilt and renovated the entire house several years ago for modern amenities and comfort. Typical no longer, the villa is a perfect place to spend your vacation in Tuscany at! During the renovation the owners tried to stay with the original construction and style as much as possible. The farmhouse is part of a estate that produces its own olive oil and wine. “The week spent at “Podere” was one week of four weeks spent in Italy. It was definitely a highlight of our trip. The host family


Google Subscribed Links
2007-12-10 14:22:43
Here at Tuscany Travel Tips we try to keep up to date of any new ways to help our customers search and assist them during the sometimes arduous task of choosing one villa out of the thousands to stay in for your vacation to Tuscany. We are announcing an exclusive and free way to help you on your search. Google has created a way for us to assist you during your searches, with Subscribed Links. If you choose to subscribe to our new program, we will be able to put a small box of relevant links at the top of some of your Google search results to assist you in your task. This program is easy to subscribe or unsubscribe with just a click. If you’d like to try our new service, please click the link below or on our sidebar. Share This


Happy Holidays from Tuscany Travel Tips!
2007-12-23 06:00:23
From all of the staff here at Tuscany Travel Tips, Tuscany Villas, and EasyReserve, Happy Holidays to all of our readers! We have been proud to serve you another year in 2007 and are looking forward to finding your perfect villa for 2008! If you are new to our site, we would like to point out some of the most popular features here at Tuscany Travel Tips: Events in Tuscany: Local festivals and events are one of the many things that give Tuscany that feeling of old world traditions to your vacation. We expand upon the many festivals and local traditions throughout the region so that you can plan on attending next year, or simply to read and enjoy! Villa Spotlight: By far our most popular column! With the thousands of villas in Tuscany, finding the one can be like finding a needle in a haystack sometimes. We take a property in our directory that we think is especially breathtaking, noteworthy or a bargain and bring it to our readers. Food: What is Tuscany or even Italy without it
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Italy Villas
2007-12-20 11:31:05
After the hectic holiday season, many people begin planning their vacations for the year.  Here at Tuscany Travel Tips we have brought you reason after reason to go to Tuscany for your vacation, but we realize its not for everyone.  Maybe you prefer the ancient history or big city feel offered by Rome and its Lazio region?  Or perhaps the sunny, dryer climate in Naples? Well, we have the site for you!   Our sister website, Italy Villas , offers you all these regions and more! The site is structured similar to Tuscany Villas, so for those who have used that or any EasyReserve website, the navigation will be familiar and easy to use as ever. So after the hustle and bustle of the holiday season dies down, and you can begin to relax and ponder about where you will be going this year, be sure to investigate all of our vacation rentals at Italy Villas. Share This


Siena Villas
2008-02-26 14:00:13
Siena, well known for its Palio and beautiful black and white striped Duomo, is a great place to consider for your next vacation. The area was first settled by the Etruscans more than two millenia ago and sacked by the Gauls of present day France, only to be retaken by the Romans around 70 [...]
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Villa Spotlight: Casatorre
2008-02-18 08:38:28
Our Villa Spotlight has turned on this city several times in the past, but today we are looking once again at one of our villas in San Gimignano! San Gimignano is a lovely little town, with its unique towers easily marking it as a tourist attraction in and of itself. The city does [...]


Villa Spotlight: Ascianello
2008-02-12 10:55:26
This week, in our Villa Spotlight feature we are looking at one of our great villas in Montepulciano. Montepulciano is well known for the quality food and drink that it produces, notably its Vino Nobile. It is definitely off the beaten path of the tourist crowds, Montepulciano is almost guaranteed to offer a [...]


Arezzo Villas
2008-02-05 10:09:34
There are more towns in Tuscany than most of us will ever hear about, much less visit. When you are planning your trip to Tuscany its best to plan ahead for where you want to go; what do you definitely want to see? Some people make sure to visit San Gimignano, the small [...]
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Villa Spotlight: La Puzzola
2008-01-03 09:33:34
Welcome back once again to Tuscany Travel Tips feature article, Villa Spotlight ! 2008 is going to be a great year for spending your vacation in Tuscany, and our mission is to bring you the best places to stay as well as the best information to keep you up to date on the happenings in [...]


Cheese Course
2008-03-25 10:47:02
Any gourmand would have to agree that cheese can be one of life’s great pleasures, and the Italians have spent centuries mastering their craft. The San Francisco Chronicle has a great column simply entitled, Cheese Course, and this weeks focus is on the pecorino senese that can be found in your local Whole Foods store [...]


Tuscany PodTravels
2008-04-03 08:19:07
Want to find out more about Tuscany ?  Well of course you do, why else would you be here?  I’ve recently come across a great resource for anyone that wants to learn more about it and not by reading volumes of text, or lengthy traveblogs that may not be covering what you are interested in.  Tuscany.Podtravels.tv [...]


Friday Recipe Roundup
2008-04-11 07:30:21
There are a lot of really talented cooks who constantly post some very delicious recipes on their blogs.  I’ve picked out a few choice examples for you to try out! Lasagna with Cherry Tomatoes and Pesto from Lucullian Delights Cannellini Bean Bruschete from The Passionate Cook “How to Make Pesto like an Italian Grandmother” from 101 Cookbooks Share This
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Friday Recipe Roundup
2008-04-11 07:30:21
There are a lot of really talented cooks who constantly post some very delicious recipes on their blogs. I’ve picked out a few choice examples for you to try out! Lasagna with Cherry Tomatoes and Pesto from Lucullian Delights Cannellini Bean Bruschete from The Passionate Cook “How to Make Pesto like an Italian Grandmother” from 101 Cookbooks
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Villa Spotlight: Via Della Stella Part 1
2008-04-17 10:00:41
Our Villa Spotlight is turning once again to the fair city of Montepulciano, well known for its Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. We are looking at the Via Della Stella , a gorgeous three unit farmhouse lies about 15km from the town center of Montepulciano. The smaller brick cottage dates back to the 18th century, [...]


Tuscany PodTravels
2008-04-03 08:19:07
Want to find out more about Tuscany ? Well of course you do, why else would you be here? I’ve recently come across a great resource for anyone that wants to learn more about it and not by reading volumes of text, or lengthy traveblogs that may not be covering what you are interested [...]


Villa Spotlight: Via Della Stella Part 2
2008-04-21 06:30:49
Welcome to Part 2 of of our Villa Spotlight article on the gorgeous Via Della Stella , located in the hills of the Val di Chiana. The region was once a marshland but was drained in the 18th century and quickly became one of the most fertile region of Italy. While you admire [...]


Special Offer from Tuscany Villas!
2008-04-23 11:23:36
We have an exciting new announcement for our customers here at Tuscany Villas ! Many of our customers are feeling the sting of exchange rates this year as they plan their vacation to Tuscany, and in an effort to ease that pain we are offering a 40% discount on many of our properties! [...]
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Experience the Real Tuscany
2008-04-24 15:56:32
The best way to see and experience Tuscany is from a vacation rental. Pick the part of Tuscany that you want to explore, find a good vacation rental, and settle in for a fabulous week. Tuscany, in central Italy north of Rome, is a large region packed with historic towns, farms, art, architecture, wineries, restaurants, and [...]
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