Bird-biowatching Hotel

Bird-biowatching

Get to know the island's biosphere through its fauna, including its wide variety of birdlife. Spend a morning or afternoon birdwatching, and learn even more about this unspoilt natural oasis.

Activities

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

THE BOTTEGA BARACCHI

The Bottega is a new concept shop , something delicous among restaurant, wine bar ans a shop where you can find the best of Tuscan gastronomic excellences... a place to taste...

Tel. +39 0575 613874

Restaurants

Relais il Falconiere Cortona (Arezzo) - 4 stars
Lina Bartelli (Marketing Manager) Insider ideas →
Biagiotti Hotel

Biagiotti

Three generations of wrought iron, here continues the historical research of materials and forms. And 'possible to order customized products and take home unique works.

Tel. 0578 748478

Activities

Montorio Montepulciano (Siena) - Countryside Residences
Stefania Salvini (Proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Florence Hotel

Florence

The cradle of Renaissance with her magnificent cathedral, Brunelleschi's dome, the museums with their artistic treasures, the tipical craft shops, the Old Bridge. At every street's corner history and beauty will strike you.

Places

Villa Parri Pistoia (Pistoia) - Historical Residences
Paolo Ducceschi (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
St Antimo and Monte Oliveto Abbeys Hotel

St Antimo and Monte Oliveto Abbeys

At short distance from our hamlet there are two beautiful abbeys: S. Antimo, among Brunello vineyards, and Monte Oliveto Maggiore, with its frescoed cloister. Two perfect settings to listen to Gregorian chants.

Places

Borgo Lucignanello Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
Angelica Piccolomini Bandini (proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Il Santo Bevitore Hotel

Il Santo Bevitore

Local cuisine, good selection of wines, simple but very nice menu.

Tel. +39 055 211264

Restaurants

Marignolle Relais & Charme Firenze (Firenze) - 4 stars
Lorenzo Bulleri (Proprietario) Insider ideas →
Terme di San Giovanni a Rapolano Hotel

Terme di San Giovanni a Rapolano

Wellness 365 days a year

Activities

Toscana Laticastelli Country Relais Rapolano Terme (Siena) - 3 stars
Giancarlo Iorizzo (Direttore) Insider ideas →
The Chianti Sculpture Park in Pievasciata Hotel

The Chianti Sculpture Park in Pievasciata

Just 10 km far from Siena, this Park hosts a permanent exhibition of contemporary sculptures and installations, which stand in a perfect integration of art and nature.

Tel. +39 0577 357151

Places

Relais della Rovere Colle di Val d'Elsa (Siena) - 4 stars
Antonella Cappelli (Host) Insider ideas →
Ai quattro venti Hotel

Ai quattro venti

Home cooking cozy atmosphere

Tel. 0578-717231

Restaurants

Montorio Montepulciano (Siena) - Countryside Residences
Stefania Salvini (Proprietaria) 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 →
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 →
Boat tours Hotel

Boat tours

Discover the most pristine hidden coves, dive into the crystal clear sea, take a quick trip to the island of Capraia: all this on your own private boat. Enjoy a day on the sea, circling the island of Elba with stops at Enfola and the Forno.

Activities

Boutique Hotel Ilio Sant'Andrea, Marciana, Isola d'Elba (Livorno) - Small Boutique Hotels
Maurizio Testa (Manager) Insider ideas →
La Grotta del Cristallo Hotel

La Grotta del Cristallo

During a workshop in his atelier Luciano Bandinelli, the craftsman of the time, will show you the entire process of grinding and engraving handmade crystal, telling you old anecdots about this ancient art.

Tel. +39 0577 931879

Shopping

Relais della Rovere Colle di Val d'Elsa (Siena) - 4 stars
Antonella Cappelli (Host) Insider ideas →
Pienza and its Pieve di Corsignano Hotel

Pienza and its Pieve di Corsignano

Pienza is a well-known town, deeply connected with the history of our hamlet, because of Pope Pius II, member of the Piccolomini family. Not so popular though it's the ancient church of Pieve di Corsignano, just out of town.

Places

Borgo Lucignanello Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
Angelica Piccolomini Bandini (proprietaria) 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 →
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 →
Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey Hotel

Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey

Lovely abbey of Benedictine monks in the heart of nature. Worth a visit for its magnificent location for both the magnificent frescoes.

Places

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

SPA EXPERIENCE

The grapes, their leaves and wine have extraordinary antioxidant properties and can have beneficial effects on skin, circulation, forms of stress and skin ageing.

Tel. +39 0575612679

Activities

Relais il Falconiere Cortona (Arezzo) - 4 stars
Lina Bartelli (Marketing Manager) Insider ideas →
BBQ UNDER THE STARS Hotel

BBQ UNDER THE STARS

You will find the embers ready, fettunta with our organic olive oil, seasonal vegetables from our vegetable garden and / or Florentine cow's maremma bred brada, natural leavened bread, water, crockery, candles, stars and the Milky Way

Tel. +393294250285

Activities

Agriturismo Biologico Sant'Egle Sorano (Grosseto) - Farmhouse Holidays
Erika e Alessandro (Titolare) Insider ideas →
Castello Romitorio: Brunello wine and works of art Hotel

Castello Romitorio: Brunello wine and works of art

Among the many Brunello wineries around Montalcino I chose Romitorio for its interesting mixture of nature and art (made by artist Sandro Chia) and for the kindness of Tullia and Daniele, your guides in the world of Brunello wine.

Tel. +39 0577 847212

Shopping

Borgo Lucignanello Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
Angelica Piccolomini Bandini (proprietaria) Insider ideas →
Heaven's Door: the Duomo of Siena from above. Hotel

Heaven's Door: the Duomo of Siena from above.

We can book for you a special guided tour of the rooftops and ceiling of the Duomo in Siena. A rare opportunity to visit the Cathedral from a unique point of view.

Tel. +39 0577 286300

Activities

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

Pietrasanta

Elegant salon of shopping, rich with history, art and culture, Pietrasanta is an ancient town .
The many open air restaurants, the artisans' workshops and numerous musical and theatrical events make it a special place for all seasons!

Activities

Locanda al Colle Camaiore (Lucca) - Guest Houses
riccardo barsottelli (gestore) Insider ideas →
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
riccardo barsottelli (gestore) 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 →
Siena Hotel

Siena

The centre of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. It is one of the nation's most visited tourist attractions. Siena is famous for its cuisine, art, museum medieval cityscape and the Palio, a horse race held twice a year

Places

Relais La Costa Monteriggioni (Siena) - Historical Residences
Relais La Costa Dimora Storica (General Manager) Insider ideas →
SYNERGIC ORGANIC AGRICULTURE COURSES Hotel

SYNERGIC ORGANIC AGRICULTURE COURSES

Synergistic agriculture consists of the art of cultivating, leaving the land to be made according to the method of Masanobu Fukuoka, a Japanese microbiologist and farmer.

Tel. +393294250285

Activities

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

WINE TASTING

In the wonderful atmosphere of the Relais Il Falconiere you can enjoy and taste Baracchi's wines, have a guided tour through our vineyards and visit our estate to finish your tour into our "champagnerie".

Tel. +39 0575612679

Activities

Relais il Falconiere Cortona (Arezzo) - 4 stars
Lina Bartelli (Marketing Manager) Insider ideas →
The Cliffs of Capo Sant'Andrea Hotel

The Cliffs of Capo Sant'Andrea

For those who love steep cliffs, Capo Sant'Andrea is a must-see. One of the most beautiful seaside cliffs in the world, shaped by millenia of wind and water, with its stark white granite face standing guard over the bright blue waves below.

Places

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

Wonderful copper handicrafts

One of the few craftsmen who still produces handmade beautiful items made of copper. The real works of art can be purchased from the "Renowned Rameria Mazzetti" which exports all over the world.

Tel. +39 0578 758753

Shopping

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

La Cantina di Felsina

A centuries old winery offering tastings and cellar tours

Tel. + 39 0577 355117

Activities

Toscana Laticastelli Country Relais Rapolano Terme (Siena) - 3 stars
Giancarlo Iorizzo (Direttore) Insider ideas →