Gulf of the Poets Hotel

Gulf of the Poets

Enclosed between Lerici and Portovenere, it is an enchanting stretch of coast line, dotted with tiny fishing villages.Tourist boats depart from La Spezia providing a sea tour, surely the best way to admire its nature and colours .

Activities

Locanda al Colle Camaiore (Lucca) - Guest Houses
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Bay of Sant'Andrea Hotel

Bay of Sant'Andrea

Elba is all about the sea: just 150m from the hotel lies the postcard-perfect Bay of Sant'Andrea, with its soft sand and shallow waters, and, just beyond, Cotoncello Point, with its rocky shore and limpid tide pools perfect for swimming

Places

Boutique Hotel Ilio Sant'Andrea, Marciana, Isola d'Elba (Livorno) - Small Boutique Hotels
Maurizio Testa (Manager) Insider ideas →
TRUFFLE TOUR  Hotel

TRUFFLE TOUR

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE WITH A REAL TRUFFLE HUNTER TO DISCOVER THE MAGICAL WORLD OF TRUFFLES AND AT THE END DINNER WITH TASTING OF TYPICAL PRODUCTS OF THE AREA ,TRUFFLES, CHEESE, SALAMIS AND GOOD WINES.

Activities

La Pieve Casale di Charme Colle Val D'Elsa (Siena) - Farmhouse Holidays
Daniela Berlingozzi (concierge) Insider ideas →
Tuscan Saffron Hotel

Tuscan Saffron

To create unique and delicious dishes. Saffron, special and precious ingredient can be purchased at the company Crocus Brandi in San Quirico d'Orcia, which cultivates it in the unspoilt Val d'Orcia, in Tuscany.

Tel. +39 0577 897726

Shopping

Adler Thermae San Quirico d'Orcia (Siena) - 5 stars
Gli Chef dell'ADLER (Ristorante Gourmet dell'ADLER THERMAE) Insider ideas →
TRUFFLE'S  FESTIVAL SAN GIOVANNI D'ASSO  Hotel

TRUFFLE'S FESTIVAL SAN GIOVANNI D'ASSO

II and III week end of november Mostra Mercato del Tartufo Bianco of Crete Senesi;
- I week end of March Festa del Tartufo Marzuolo;

Tel. 393483191753

Activities

Fattoria Armena Buonconvento (Siena) - Countryside Residences
Stefania Vannozzi (Proprietaria) Insider ideas →
26/27 OCTOBER 56° SAGRA DEL TORDO ON MONTALCINO Hotel

26/27 OCTOBER 56° SAGRA DEL TORDO ON MONTALCINO

YOU CAN HEAT THE TIPYCAL MONTALCINO 'S FOOD WITH THE GOOD WINE ( BRUNELLO) ON THE STAND LONG THE STROZZI'S STREET

Tel. 393493191753

Activities

Fattoria Armena Buonconvento (Siena) - Countryside Residences
Stefania Vannozzi (Proprietaria) Insider ideas →
The path of the three lakes Hotel

The path of the three lakes

We are in the oasis of Lake Montepulciano lipu where along the path you get to the lake of Chisui called the Two Chiari and the border with Umbria and Trasimeno

Tel. +390578766022

Places

Podere Raffaello Acquaviva di Montepulciano (Siena) - Countryside Residences
Alessandra Libbi (proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Daniel Spoerri's Garden Hotel

Daniel Spoerri's Garden

A nice walk between art and nature in this park on the slopes of Mount Amiata. 100 works of contemporary art spread in an area of 16 hectares, open to the public from Easter to October.

Tel. +39 0564 950805

Activities

Borgo Lucignanello Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
Angelica Piccolomini Bandini (proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Original Tuscan Terracotta in Petroio Hotel

Original Tuscan Terracotta in Petroio

The typical Tuscan terracotta purchased directly from the manufacturer. Garden pots, bowls, decorations and articles for custom tailored. Especially beautiful and original!

Tel. +39 0577 665011

Shopping

Adler Thermae San Quirico d'Orcia (Siena) - 5 stars
Gli Chef dell'ADLER (Ristorante Gourmet dell'ADLER THERMAE) Insider ideas →
Hiking with a Sea View Hotel

Hiking with a Sea View

From the hotel, climb Mount Capanne, thickly wooded with chestnut groves. For a guided hike, there are organized excursions through the Tuscan Archipelago National Park and, for those who love exploring the countryside on horseback.

Activities

Boutique Hotel Ilio Sant'Andrea, Marciana, Isola d'Elba (Livorno) - Small Boutique Hotels
Maurizio Testa (Manager) Insider ideas →
Vitis Vinifera in Montisi Hotel

Vitis Vinifera in Montisi

Located in the charming village of Montisi, Vitis Vinifera is a new way to approach wines, cheeses and cold cuts from all over Italy. For the afternoon a good selection of leaf teas and pastries. A wine bar, a tea room and much more.

Tel. +39 0577 845108

Restaurants

Borgo Lucignanello Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
Angelica Piccolomini Bandini (proprietaria) Insider ideas →
The Etruscan tomb and museum in Sarteano Hotel

The Etruscan tomb and museum in Sarteano

In 2003 in the countryside around Sarteano an amazing frescoed tomb dating back to 4th century BC was discovered. A guided tour inside this wonderful Etruscan tomb is a journey through time that reveals many aspects of this ancient people.

Tel. +39 0578 269261

Activities

Borgo Lucignanello Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
Angelica Piccolomini Bandini (proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Summer music festivals Hotel

Summer music festivals

In summer there are many music festivals in our surroundings: Incontri in Terre di Siena; Estate Musicale Chigiana; Crete Senesi Festival; Harpsichord concerts by Piccola Accademia Montisi and the Opera Festival in S.Galgano Abbey.

Activities

Borgo Lucignanello Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
Angelica Piccolomini Bandini (proprietaria) Insider ideas →
'900 Exibition in San Gimignano Hotel

'900 Exibition in San Gimignano

In San Gimignano is staging an exhibition of art of the highest level with the masterpieces of the twentieth century, Carlo Carra, Giorgio De Chirico and Renato Guttuso.

Tel. +390577942014

Activities

Hotel L'Antico Pozzo San Gimignano (Siena) - Historical Residences
Emanuele Marro (proprietario) Insider ideas →
Visit of Bagno Vignoni Hotel

Visit of Bagno Vignoni

Bagno Vignoni and its thousand year old thermal tradition. Apart from its enchanting scenery Bagno Vignoni is also an ideal location for a thermal bath - for pure pleasure or for medical reasons.

Activities

Adler Thermae San Quirico d'Orcia (Siena) - 5 stars
Gli Chef dell'ADLER (Ristorante Gourmet dell'ADLER THERMAE) Insider ideas →
Enoteca Osticcio Hotel

Enoteca Osticcio

Wine shop, tavern and a breathtaking view, what do you want?

Restaurants

Relais Villa Armena Buonconvento (Siena) - Small Boutique Hotels
Edoardo Giacone (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
Roselle Hotel

Roselle

Roselle is one of the oldest archaeological sites in this area rich in Etruscan and Roman remains. The Roman theater is still well preserved and in the summer becomes a venue for theatrical performances.

Places

Golf Hotel Punta Ala Punta Ala (Grosseto) - 4 stars
Irene Zannini (Addetta web marketing) Insider ideas →
Grotta Giusti Spa Hotel

Grotta Giusti Spa

Traditional therapeutic spa inside a millennial grotto combined to well being treatments. Care for the body with a natural and healing relax

Activities

Villa Parri Pistoia (Pistoia) - Historical Residences
Paolo Ducceschi (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
San Gimignano Hotel

San Gimignano

Small fortified town halfway between Florence and Siena, famous for its architecture and its beautiful medieval towers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, San Gimignano is one of the small pearls of the Sienese province

Places

Relais La Costa Monteriggioni (Siena) - Historical Residences
Relais La Costa Dimora Storica (General Manager) Insider ideas →
Osteria Il Granaio Hotel

Osteria Il Granaio

Friendly and relaxed restaurant serving traditional Tuscan cuisine

Tel. +39 0577 726975

Restaurants

Toscana Laticastelli Country Relais Rapolano Terme (Siena) - 3 stars
Giancarlo Iorizzo (Direttore) Insider ideas →
Reopening the Spice Apothecary of Santa Fina in... Hotel

Reopening the Spice Apothecary of Santa Fina in...

Among the various attractions to visit in San Gimignano is an important role the Pharmacy of Santa Fina. The Spice Apothecary, reopened on May 9, will close its doors on October 31.

Tel. +39 0577 942014

Activities

Hotel L'Antico Pozzo San Gimignano (Siena) - Historical Residences
Emanuele Marro (proprietario) Insider ideas →
Arte a Colori Gallery Hotel

Arte a Colori Gallery

A Contemporary Art Gallery of painting and sculpture, realized by well-known artists and art-beginners, that organize events and theme exhibitions where the world of art meets social backgrounds, as in "Meet Art, Feed Art" exhibit.

Tel. +39 0577 1981483

Activities

Relais della Rovere Colle di Val d'Elsa (Siena) - 4 stars
Antonella Cappelli (Host) Insider ideas →
ORGANIC SAFFRON COURSE Hotel

ORGANIC SAFFRON COURSE

Every year, during the harvest of saffron, which can vary from October to November, we provide our experience to learn how to grow saffron!

Tel. +393294250285

Activities

Agriturismo Biologico Sant'Egle Sorano (Grosseto) - Farmhouse Holidays
Erika e Alessandro (Titolare) Insider ideas →
ORGANIC PIZZA DINNER Hotel

ORGANIC PIZZA DINNER

Have fun cooking a real organic pizza in our wood oven!
We will provide you the whole-leavened organic whole wheat pasta with dough for 48 hours and all the ingredients, including vegetables from our organic synergistic vegetable garden

Tel. +393294250285

Activities

Agriturismo Biologico Sant'Egle Sorano (Grosseto) - Farmhouse Holidays
Erika e Alessandro (Titolare) Insider ideas →
Scuola internazionale di ceramica Fantoni Hotel

Scuola internazionale di ceramica Fantoni

The school of Marcello Fantoni has just been reopened by the nephew Ginevra and with the help of master potters has taken courses, even daily. There is also a museum with a collection of ceramics artist.

Tel. +39 055 400233

Activities

Marignolle Relais & Charme Firenze (Firenze) - 4 stars
Lorenzo Bulleri (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
Lucca Hotel

Lucca

Known as the city of the 100 churches a real jewel of the medieval and renaissance.The massive sixteenth century walls of the city provide a long and pleasant walkway shaded by ancient trees .The great Giacomo Puccini was born here .

Activities

Locanda al Colle Camaiore (Lucca) - Guest Houses
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Colline Pisane Hotel

Colline Pisane

Traversed by a wonderful "Wine road", which passes by the vineyards and farms where the region's excellent wine and oilve oils are produced, Le Colline Pisane are a must for both nature and wine lovers!

Places

Le Colombaie Country Resort Ponsacco (Pisa) - Resort
Lorenzo Falaschi (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
Handcrafted wrought iron  Hotel

Handcrafted wrought iron

The real works of art in wrought iron you can buy at the craftsman Biagiotti in Pienza. Decorative objects, chandeliers, candlesticks and the possibility to order custom made items.

Tel. +39 0578 748478

Shopping

Adler Thermae San Quirico d'Orcia (Siena) - 5 stars
Gli Chef dell'ADLER (Ristorante Gourmet dell'ADLER THERMAE) Insider ideas →
Vetulonia Hotel

Vetulonia

Right near Castiglione Vetulonia is another area of great archaeological importance where viistare the graves of Pietrera and Diavolino still well kept and the archaeological museum is open all year.

Places

Golf Hotel Punta Ala Punta Ala (Grosseto) - 4 stars
Irene Zannini (Addetta web marketing) Insider ideas →
RISTORANTE ARNOLFO 2 stelle Michelin   6  km Hotel

RISTORANTE ARNOLFO 2 stelle Michelin 6 km

Refined, creative dishes including a luxury interior in a location with a large terrace and views of the hills,whit famous chef Gaetano Trovato

Restaurants

La Pieve Casale di Charme Colle Val D'Elsa (Siena) - Farmhouse Holidays
Daniela Berlingozzi (concierge) Insider ideas →