What to do, where to stay, and where to eat in Tuscany & Florence
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Florence and surrounding Tuscany share city and country versions of the same intoxicating charms. Both welcome the world with warm trattorias, chic restaurants and shops, small luxury hotels, and friendly locals. T+L will help you find the top places to stay, to eat, to shop, and to indulge in this magical corner of the world, plus maps, up-to-date articles, travel deals, and more.
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Tuscany & Florence Features
- Tuscany Insider’s Guide May, 2008
- Its appeal is unquestionable, but with 10 provinces, navigating this vast region isn’t easy. From exceptional restaurants and stylish hotels to artisanal treasures and renowned wineries, our complete guide brings you the best of Tuscany now.
- Villa Bordoni May, 2007
- Restoring this bucolic manor in rural Tuscany was the work of knowing Scottish expats. Discovering the villa's exquisite restaurant, and a few shaded spots to unwind, was a job for T+L.
- On Piero’s Trail March, 2007
- Tuscany’s Arezzo province is a treasure trove of works by Early Renaissance master Piero della Francesca. On the eve of a major retrospective, Jonathan Santlofer finds inspiring art, delicious food, and a timeless landscape.
Master Class March, 2006- Florence produced some of the world's greatest painters—from Masaccio to Michelangelo. Charles Maclean enrolls in one of its best-known drawing schools and discovers that it's never too late to become a Renaissance man
On The Tuscan Trail September, 2005- Guided by a culinary expert, Niloufar Motamed tracks down the best artisanal producers in northern Italy-from a cheese guru in Seggiano to a star vintner in Chianti.
The Art of War November, 2005- In the medieval castles of the countryside outside Florence, Ilaria Dagnini Brey explores
one of art history's thrilling wartime chapters
- ClubLand March, 2007
- Destination clubs offer the use of multimillion-dollar houses around the world, without the burdens of ownership. Shane Mitchell goes undercover to investigate. PLUS A look at other trends and projects changing the vacation-home world.
Florence=Fun? April, 2005- One clan comes up with the right equation
- 5 Cities on $250 a Day March, 2005
- Can you live it up in the world's most glamorous cities for less? T+L dispatched five intrepid correspondents to points around the globe. Their mission: Pack as much as possible into 24 hours. Their challenge: Do it all without breaking the bank
- Dario Cecchini, Chianti’s Dante-Quoting Butcher March, 2007
- T+L Reports: Under the Tuscan Sun May, 2006
- T+L Reports: The Toast of Italy November, 2005
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