Tuscany Travel Guide

We know how important it is to travel with the whole family, and that includes your dog. Dogs are more than pets. They’re loyal companions who make every moment more meaningful. And what could be better than exploring the rolling hills,...

This delectable parfait is a light, vanillary treat for special occasions. It makes for the perfect dessert when you’re looking to impress your guests. Topped with little vegan meringues, the combination of textures is a delight for the senses.

Welcome to Siena, where medieval charm and Tuscan beauty converge. Famous for its stunning architecture, including the iconic Piazza del Campo and towering Siena Cathedral, this city invites you to wander its historic streets, savour local cuisine,...

If you are looking for a villa suitable for less mobile guests or a wheelchair accessible villa in Tuscany, our team is here to help. While we do not offer a fixed collection of accessible villas, we take a personalised approach to finding a property...

Fagioli all'uccelletto is a classic Tuscan recipe made with creamy cannellini beans, slowly cooked with tomato, garlic, sage, and olive oil. This comforting dish has long been a staple of Tuscan home cooking and trattorias' menus across...

Forte dei Marmi, a seaside town on the Tuscan Versilia coast, is renowned for its stunning beaches, upscale shopping, and vibrant nightlife. Since the 1960s, Forte dei Marmi has established itself as an icon of fashion, where VIPs live “la...

Scoppio Del Carro When the Crusaders conquered Jerusalem in 1099, a member of the Florentine Pazzi family was the first to raise a Christian banner above the city. As a reward, he was given three previous pieces of stone from the Holy Sepulchre....

This Schiacciata alla Fiorentina recipe is traditionally prepared in Florence during carnival, specifically on Shrove Tuesday. The characteristic feature of Schiacciata alla Fiorentina is its rectangular shape, which is covered with icing sugar and...

Why should the Uffizi be top of my list of museums to visit in Florence? The Uffizi has one of the best collections of Renaissance art in the world, including paintings by Michelangelo, da Vinci and Botticelli, which were collected by the hugely...

Livorno is a city in Tuscany on the shores of the fascinating Ligurian Sea, an area of the western Mediterranean. Livorno was founded in 1017 and can look back on a long history, although it only became an important port and a centre of wealth and...

As the steep gradient starts to bite, I raise out of the saddle to try to maintain my speed. But the back wheel of my bicycle spins and I lose traction, so I sit back down and try to power on. It’s my first morning in Tuscany and I have...

Each country has their own method of recycling and in Italy it works a little differently to others. Recycling is an effective method of reducing landfill and the level of toxic materials being deposited in the ground and our seas. If materials...

Tuscany is home to some of the most beautiful Renaissance gardens in Italy, designed for some of the most influential residents of the region. It is the perfect way to discover the rich history of Tuscany, exploring a wide variety centuries old art...