Archive for 'Food and Wine'

  

Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Festival in Impruneta
Spend a glorious vacation in Tuscany during the month of October where there are some lovely festivals and fairs to visit during the trip.

The fair of St. Luke in Impruneta is among one of the oldest livestock fairs in Europe and attracts hundreds of farmers and visitors alike. It takes place on the week around the 18th October. Learn about the cultural traditions and customs of the area and have fun browsing around the many stalls set up here during the fair event.     Read More
Posted in: Events, Food and Wine, October, Products & Specialities, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, July 4, 2014
Growing white truffle
If you’re planning a delightful vacation to Tuscany during the months of November or December then be sure to check out some of these incredible fairs and festivals! Stay in a charming villa rental in San Miniato where you can take part in the following food festival.

The ‘La Sagra del Tartufo Bianco’ which is the infamous white truffle fair in San Miniato attracts hundreds of visitors each year. It takes place across the last three weekends of November where tourists can indulge in a whole range of truffle related activities! San Miniato produces around 25% of Italy’s white truffles which has helped greatly to make it a prosperous town.     Read More
Posted in: Churches & Religious Buildings, December, Events, Food and Wine, November, Products & Specialities, Tourist Attractions

  

Tuesday, July 1, 2014
View of Lucca city
September in Tuscany is a magical time of year; this month is literally bursting with festivals and fairs for tourists to enjoy! Stay in a gorgeous luxury Tuscan villa with swimming pool which you can enjoy at your ease after a few days of festival exploration!

Why not check out the ‘Festa della Esaltazione della Santa Croce’ in Lucca city on 13th September.     Read More
Posted in: Events, Food and Wine, Products & Specialities, September, Tourist Attractions, Wineries & Breweries

  

Thursday, June 26, 2014
Puppet depicting La Befana
Do you wish to embrace the heart and soul of Tuscany during your vacation here? Then check out many of these enchanting festivals and fairs across the region that lift community spirits to new heights and offer visitors a wonderful experience of colourful sights, sounds and smells.

Stay in a lavish luxury villa in Tuscany, awarded five stars for its beauty, views and amenities. Here you can relax in the warm sunshine after a few days of travelling around some thrilling Tuscan events!

If you’re here for a magical Christmas vacation in Tuscany then you’re sure to experience the ‘Befana' or 'La Festa dell' Epifania’ which is the ‘Feast of the Epiphany’ on the 6th of January.     Read More
Posted in: Events, Food and Wine, January, July, September, Tourist Attractions

  

Monday, June 23, 2014
View from top of Suvereto
A town once enveloped by the cork forests that filled the hills around it, Suvereto is indeed a wonderful Orange Flag town to visit! This town is not only revered as a cultural hotspot thanks to its Orange Flag award, it’s also well known as being a loyal advocate of traditional Italian Slow Food and Slow Living traditions.

Also famous for its olive oil and wine, Suvereto is definitely a place to visit if you love your food and want to try exciting new flavours and recipes! Stay in a pretty vacation rental in Suvereto and experience a wonderful tourist experience     Read More
Posted in: August, Day Trips, Events, Food and Wine, Localities, Slow Food, Small Towns