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Friday, November 10, 2017
Ricciarelli
Christmas in Tuscany is a magical thing. There is no shortage of wonderful sights to see, events to attend and foods to try during the festive season.

Of course, if you're interested in food, in particular, there is one destination that stands out as a perfect choice of a Tuscan city in which to spend Christmas...Siena, of course! There are plenty of great options for places to spend the festive period, as we have been discussing in this series of posts, but here are some more of our particular picks of Tuscan cities that make for great Christmas travel destinations.     Read More
Posted in: December, Events, Food and Wine, Localities, November, Products & Specialities, Siena, Top 10 Lists, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, November 10, 2017
Decorations
If you have decided to spend Christmas abroad this year, we, of course, suggest Tuscany. However, the question of where exactly in Tuscany is a tricky one...there are just too many good options to choose from!

Tuscany is a wonderful destination at Christmas, full of good cheer, good food and good fun. However, each town and city offers something a little different and excels in different areas.

Florence, for example, is the perfect all-rounder as the capital and is also home to the best selection of Christmas markets in the region.

There are plenty of other Tuscan cities to choose from that boast wonderful festive experiences so here are some of our our picks for places to spend your Christmas this year.     Read More
Posted in: December, Events, Localities, Lucca, November, Top 10 Lists, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, November 10, 2017
Christmas in Tuscany is a wonderful time of year. As a traditionally predominantly Catholic country, the festive season is particularly important and widely celebrated and there are lots of traditions of partake in. Food, of course, is a big part of this and there is always something good to eat at this time of year in Tuscany, whether that be one of the many regional Christmas sweets or partaking in a Christmas day feast of savoury delights. There are also plenty of beautiful Christmas markets dotted in cities and towns all around the region, presepi (live cribs) that can be visited, Santa's grottoes and meetings with Befana (the kindly witch who traditionally performs Santa's job in Italy) and local traditions and events. In addition to all of this, the twinkling lights and decorations make beautiful Tuscany even more lovely.     Read More
Posted in: December, Events, Florence, Localities, November, Top 10 Lists, Tourist Attractions

  

Tuesday, October 31, 2017
benedettavitali
All this week we have been talking about foodie trips to Tuscany and introducing you to some incredible food bloggers that live in or know lots about the region. If you are a food lover who has found a vacation rental in Tuscany and are beginning planning your trip, you'll want to know where and what you're going to eat! We have plenty of articles on typical products, foodie experiences, wineries, tours, classes and restaurants but it is always best to hear these things directly from the locals. To help you out, we have rounded up a list of some of the best and most informative food bloggers in Tuscany.

Here are more of our favourite food bloggers in Tuscany but be sure to read our previous posts for more of our picks as well.     Read More
Posted in: Florence, Food and Wine, Localities, Top 10 Lists

  

Tuesday, October 31, 2017
curiousappetite
Foodies the world over dream of holidaying in Tuscany. If you're one of them and have finally decided on a vacation rental in Tuscany, you'll next need to begin planning your trip and, importantly, where and what you're going to eat! We have plenty of articles on typical products, foodie experiences, wineries, tours, classes and restaurants but it is always best to hear these things directly from the locals. To help you out, we have rounded up a list of some of the best and most informative food bloggers in Tuscany.

Here are more of our favourite food bloggers in Tuscany but be sure to read our previous posts for more of our picks as well.     Read More
Posted in: Cooking Class, Florence, Food and Wine, Localities, Top 10 Lists