Florence can be HOT in the summer, so it’s nice to take a break and head to the beach. Are you ready to cool off and recharge but you’re not sure where to go? You’ve got plenty of options, depending on what type of beach experience you’re looking for and whether or not you have
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Where to see the Art of Michelangelo in Florence.This was written in collaboration with Sashia Scalvini – see her bio at the end of the post. Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance Man with a multitude of skills – he was an architect, a sculptor, a painter, and a poet. Born in Tuscany, Michelangelo spent his
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This was written in collaboration with Sashia Scalvini – see her bio at the end of the post. The Medici family had an incredible amount of influence on the history of Florence. The family of bankers was the most powerful family of the Italian Renaissance and brought artistic, cultural, and financial wealth to Renaissance Florence.
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It doesn’t matter if you’re Team Edward or Team Jacob – if you’re a fan of the Twilight saga (or you’re traveling with a teen fan), you’ll enjoy checking out where Twilight: New Moon was filmed in Italy. Twilight Scenes Were Filmed in Montepulciano, Italy In the second book of Stephenie Meyers’s Twilight series, Volterra
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Florence at night is a completely different city than during the day. The daytime can be glorious, under the Tuscan sun, but it can also be hot, crowded and rumoroso (loud). When my husband and I want to soak up Florence, we pick one of these 15 things to do in Florence at night. While
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Forte dei Marmi is the definition of a luxe beachside town. Designer shops, exquisite restaurants, luxurious beach clubs and chic nightclubs all contribute to Forte dei Marmi’s reputation. You may not have it pegged as a market destination – but you should. The market in Forte dei Marmi is one of Italy’s highest quality and
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Monteriggioni is a charming hilltop town in Tuscany, Italy. It manages to capture the hearts of all its visitors, young and old. We love visiting the medieval walled village of Monteriggioni and we often bring our friends and family who are visiting Italy. Monteriggioni is in a spectacular location, surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, and
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