For History, Art and Culture, Check Out the Thriving Tuscan Town of Pienza

Tuscany is scattered in beguiling towns and villages surrounded by the most idyllic of natural landscapes, where time seems to stand still.

What You Can Expect to Find on Tuscany’s Picturesque Chianti Trails

Bordered by Florence in the north and Siena in the south, Chianti is a region of Tuscany of exceptional beauty. The region combines a paradisiacal landscape of green forests, ancient olive groves, and picturesque villages, interspersed with a network of trails that snake their way through this idyllic setting.

Why the Imposing, Fortified, Etruscan Town of Volterra in Tuscany Should be on Every Culture-vulture’s ‘to go’ List

Tuscany is doused in inspiring and captivating cities, towns and villages, where visitors can be acquainted with the region’s unique history, traditions, architecture and customs. The walled town of Volterra to the south-west of Florence in the province of Pisa, is one of the most enchanting of Tuscany’s ancient towns and is perfect for those

Fancy a digital detox? Head to this Tuscan hideaway

Unplugging from our phones, tablets, laptops and other devices can have significant benefits on the mind and body, helping us de-stress and truly unwind. Holidays provide the perfect opportunity to detox from technology and enjoy a week or two away from emails, SMSs, social media and more.

Romantic villas for two in Tuscany

Tuscany has many wonders. Its ancient cities and towns of Pisa, Florence, Siena and Lucca, to name just several, lined with fascinating architecture and enthralling sites from bygone eras in, interspersed with emerald countryside that stretches as far as the eye can see. This timeless, unrivalled beauty has long made Tuscany a favourite destination for

Make the most of Tuscany’s unrivalled views at the magnificent country home of Ai Castagni

Tuscany is laden with breath-taking views of rolling hills, plunging valleys, flourishing meadows and ancient hilltop towns. Given the intense and unique beauty of this part of Italy, staying in accommodation that makes the most of this scenic splendour makes sense.

Three beguiling walks in Tuscany

With its rolling, verdant hillsides, dramatic gorges and rushing rivers, Tuscany is, quite simply, a walker’s paradise. Walking provides the perfect opportunity to become properly acquainted with the unrivalled, captivating beauty of Tuscany.

Exploring Tuscany’s beautiful town of Pienza

Tuscany is packed with incredible experiences that are unique to this verdant and beautiful central Italian region. With interesting medieval towns poised high on exhilarating hilltops and plunged low in lush valleys, visitors are spoilt for choice about where to head to for a truly memorable and unique Tuscan experience.

Visiting Elba: A stunning island in the Tuscan Archipelago

Seven islands make up the Tuscan archipelago – Elba, Giglio, Giannutri, Capraia, Pianosa, Montecristo and Gorgona. At 224km2, Elba is the biggest of the islands and third biggest in Italy after Sardinia and Sicily. Elba is also the most popular island of the Tuscan Archipelago, attracting tourists all year round.

II Mulino: A handsomely-renovated stone mill in Tuscany’s picturesque Garfagnana Valley

The beautifully verdant and fertile Garfagnana Valley has to be one of the most stunning parts of Tuscany. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting this exceptionally pretty corner of Italy, you’ll need somewhere to stay that’s equally as charming, inviting and as picturesque as the countryside that surrounds it.