Have you spent hours searching for the perfect agriturismo for your family’s stay in Tuscany? I may have just the place for you! I’ve just come back from a weekend visit to Agriturismo Biologico Diacceroni with two of my boys (ages 4 and 7). It was a ‘staycation’ for us – just over an hour
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Are you thinking of visiting Pietrasanta? It’s definitely worth a visit, especially for a half day. The town has a lovely pedestrian center, plenty of outdoor (and indoor) art, and it makes a great combo with beach in the morning or afternoon. Our family lives nearby, and we visit Pietrasanta as a family, with visiting
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Ciao! Are you planning a trip to Tuscany with your family and feeling a little stumped or overwhelmed trying to find a place to stay? Tuscany is huge and there are so many amazing properties (and some duds too…). I’m a mamma of three living at the edge of Chianti in Tuscany with my family.
Are you coming to Florence with your family and feeling overwhelmed trying to sort through all of the areas and places you could stay? Although Florence’s historic center is small (you can easily explore it all on foot, even with kids), there are many different neighborhoods and accommodation options. And there are plenty of ‘best
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The Tuscan countryside around San Gimignano is a popular base for families exploring Tuscany. And it makes sense – from San Gimignano, you can be in Florence, Siena, and Chianti in less than an hour, and you can be at the beach or in the Val d’Orcia in less than 90 minutes. And, we can’t
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Forte dei Marmi, Italy has been attracting wealthy Italians and foreigners to its prime seaside location for more than a century. What began as the ‘it’ beach town for the Italian aristocracy is now the place to be seen for Italian and foreign soccer players, movie stars, wealthy businessmen (and women!) and more. You can
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Where should we stay in Florence? This is the question I’m asked most when friends or family are planning a trip to Tuscany’s Renaissance city. The answer almost always is… it depends! You can look at accommodation in Florence in 3 ways: You can skip ahead to my quick list of recommendations for each. Otherwise,
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Thanks to local Tuscan and Giglio Island expert Suzanne Talenti for her tips on where to stay on the island! Wondering where to stay on Giglio Island? A small gem in the Tyrrhenian sea off the southern Tuscan Coast, Giglio Island has much to discover. Explore 9 square miles of dramatic scenery, idyllic coves, mesmerizing
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