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Cross the Arno, leave the Uffizi and other famous landmarks of Florence behind, and enter a world of real shops, bars full of locals, traditional food and artisan workshops. This is the Oltrarno... read more »
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Florence is home to some fabulous places to eat, but they're not always easy to find. To save you valuable time and effort, here are my tips on the best places to head for guaranteed good food... read more »
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Take a tour of the historic castles and wine estates of Tuscany's Chianti country and you could find yourself on the trail of otherworldly beings as well... read more »
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Unlike Sardinia, mainland Italy is not known for its beaches – but coves and deserted stretches can be reached without taking a ferry. In Tuscany and Maratea, and on the Adriatic, I check out the best... read more »
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Bread soup, rabbit stew, Chianina beef, ‘pici’ (hand-rolled spaghetti), polenta with wild boar sauce… In Tuscany, if you know where to look, you can eat like a king for 20 euros a head ... read more »
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The ancient city of Siena has spectacular culture, wonderful food and a quiet contentment - all of which make it an absorbing but relaxing getaway... read more »
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There is a timeless quality to atmospheric Lucca. Perhaps it is the narrow street plan, unchanged since Roman times, complete with forum and amphitheatre footprint... read more »
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Market stalls piled high with lovely food, trattoria waiters with time to chat and no queues (except at Tiffany's on Christmas Eve, but that's another story); Florence and Pisa are a delight in winter... read more »
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Siena is one of Italy’s most enchanting Tuscan cities, with a medieval centre that's filled with majestic buildings and a grand piazza – the setting for the biannual world-famous Palio... read more »
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Taking a holiday in Tuscany doesn't have to mean breaking the bank - you can still see the best of it on a sensible family budget... read more »
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Romance, serenity, culture and beauty are just some of the essential ingredients for that ultimate wedding - and we found them all when we tied the knot in the Tuscan hilltop town of Barga... read more »
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The famous Leaning Tower may bring the tourists in their thousands, but many miss the wealth of other interesting sights that Pisa has to offer... read more »
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We made our first visit to Florence with great anticipation. We hoped that we would find fabulous art treasures, a historic centre and great food in a stylish city. We were not disappointed... read more »
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Heading off to Florence, Italy’s most beautiful city - and staying in a glamorous hotel - makes for an unforgettable girls' weekend... read more »
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Florence has a bit of everything: food, culture, art, beauty and nightlife. Read about some classic haunts as well as several hidden gems... read more »
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Odd museums, secret passageways and local delicacies - check out the sides of Florence your guidebook might not tell you about... read more »
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Cultural gems, breathtaking landscape, restaurants that never fail to deliver and one very special villa make southern Tuscany an ideal destination for anyone who wants a romantic getaway... read more »
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Lucca may not have the famous sights (or infamous crowds) of nearby Florence and Pisa, but it has its own gentle charms and quiet pleasures - making it the perfect place to relax and unwind... read more »
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If you are planning a trip to Italy this year here are a few ideas for marvellous things to do, some of them unusual, some of them not, none of them expensive!... read more »
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A luxurious life on the ocean waves on the biggest yacht afloat.
Great destinations to tear you from your floating palace.
Friendly staff in a cosy atmosphere... read more »
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