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How to go on a ski holiday from Florence without a car

Train and bus options to reach Italy's ski resorts from Florence.

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Luggage lockers in Florence

Where to leave your bags in Florence

COMMUNITY

Italy Segreta: a conversation with founders Marina and Cesare Cacciapuoti

How Instagram success led to the creation of a magazine, creative agency and travel service

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Portrait Milano: Florentine hospitality group converts a former seminary

Countless Tuscan artisans were called upon to create Portrait Milano.

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Why choose a professional travel agent

Fiavet Toscana travel agents’ association shares guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable vacation. With the advent of the internet, it has become increasingly easy to organize a trip independently ...

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Autumn indulgence at Castello di Casole

This Belmond hotel in Tuscany organizes nature-inspired workshops, spa treatments, and wine + truffle events this fall.

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Become a top Travel Advisor in Italy!

September is the new January, which means that it’s the best time of year for a career change. Innovative US-headquartered host agency for luxury leisure travel sales, Departure Lounge, is ...

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Exploring the Etruscan past of Casole d’Elsa

Dive into the Etruscan past and present-day cultural life of this village between Siena and Volterra.

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6 summer spots in Tuscany

From beaches to mountains, here are our editors' suggestions for summering in Tuscany.

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Summer visions: a visual summary

Summer loving, ping pong and fritto misto: what's not to love about the long Italian summer.

FOOD + WINE

Siena’s buzzy drinking scene

It's time to check out Siena's bar scene with new investors and local and international concepts.

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Go adventuring this May in Florence

Embrace Tuscany with unforgettable sidecar tours.

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Porto Ercole: visiting Caravaggio’s tomb

Baroque master Michelangelo Merisi, also known as Caravaggio, is buried just outside the Tuscan town of Porto Ercole.

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Visit Marradi

Explore the hidden marvels of Marradi, a community in the Mugello valley.

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Exploring Tuscany: off the beaten path

The US Consul General sets out to explore places that are off the beaten path in Tuscany. 

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Saturnia: a weekend for foodies

Saturnia’s natural thermal baths must be visited at least once in a lifetime. Make the most of a foodie weekend in the area.

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DUCO Italy and the thoughts of Florence’s hotel managers

DUCO Italy is a high-end tourism event held annually in Florence, Italy. It promotes the excellence of Italian hospitality to the world’s most important buyers. It’s an invitation-only event featuring ...

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Boom in film sets in Tuscany

Films, documentaries, TV series and audiovisual creations seek the beauty of Tuscany as their backdrop. 2021 saw an increase of 100% compared to 2019, with over 146 productions made by ...

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5 spa hotels in Florence

There’s never been a better time to have a spa all to yourself. Here are five hotels with wellness facilities in central Florence.     Hotel Palazzo Castri 1874   ...

FOOD + WINE

Start your day the best way with a Tuscan breakfast

Breakfast is often your first taste of Tuscany and it’s long been regarded as the most important meal of the day. A tourist attraction in itself, look out for authentic ...

ART + CULTURE

Igor Mitoraj’s heroes on the Viareggio beach

Extending from the sea to the mountains sprinkled with the white marble dust of Carrara, Versilia nourishes the legendary status of Michelangelo and the many other artists who found inspiration ...

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Florentine exile and the tyranny of distance

Do I need that black cardigan? I thought, pulling the heavy door shut. Then I thought, No, I’ll be back in four weeks. I can do without it. What I ...

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Duty and remembrance: Florence American Cemetery

Eight miles south of Florence lies the Florence American Cemetery, memorializing thousands of Americans who fell while liberating Italy during World War II. The Florentine speaks with Superintendent Angel Matos about ...

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Autumnal adventures in the Mugello

We’ve all felt the change in the air as autumn makes its presence known. Some of us are not quite ready to shake off the summer and, for others, the ...

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