Your Personal Shopper in Florence

Your Personal Shopper in Florence Florence has always thrived on its mercantile activity and still does today. This city is the ultimate shopping mecca. Shopping at small, independently run Italian stores might be different than you’re used to. Italians treat their shops as an extension of their own homes. With a personal shopper you will discover where to acquire the best Italian-made goods to suit your style and budget. Choose from expertly... Read More

A walking holiday from Florence to Siena, Italy

A walking holiday from Florence to Siena, Italy No matter how many times you travel to Italy, you will be moved by its rich cultural heritage and the sublime beauty of its landscape. Tuscany offers exceptional cuisine, and many of Italy’s greatest wines. Virtually every village possesses a noteworthy trattoria where you can enjoy food of refined simplicity. In June the countryside becomes a carpet of brilliant yellow. In September and October,... Read More

Toasts of Tuscany - Villa accommodation in Italy

Toasts of Tuscany - Villa accommodation in Italy In Florence we know the restaurants where real Florentines go to enjoy some of the best traditional food in the city. Chianti is a region where there is an embarrassment of restaurant choices and we have previously extolled the virtues of a self-guided Chianti walk that takes you from Florence to Siena. The walk skirts some of the finest eating establishments in Tuscany. On day 2 it’s a wonderful... Read More

Florence, Italy – Romantic escape in a Florentine Palazzo

Florence, Italy – Romantic escape in a Florentine Palazzo Few of the world’s cities conjure up the romance of travel more evocatively than Florence. Perhaps the most agreeable thing about Florence is its manageable size. Nothing of conspicuous interest to the visitor is much more than a 20-minute walk and if you feel like exploring further, you can be deep in the Chianti countryside in less than half an hour. A stunning palazzo hotel is a real... Read More

Florence - Italy

Florence - Italy Admire the facades, window shop or indulge in superb Tuscan Food and explore the Tuscan countryside. This is one of Alan Tubery’s favourite destinations. In our opinion, few of the world’s cities conjure up the romance of travel more evocatively than Florence. The city is easily accessible from all of the key Italian cities – just a short train trip - but do make an advance seat reservation! On a recent trip one... Read More

Explore Italy by Vespa

Travel Tuscany Italy by Vespa - Be a Traveller and Not a Tourist! In Roman Holiday, Audrey Hepburn inspired generations of moviegoers to fantasize about a trip in Italy by Vespa. This travel Tuscany tour brings Hollywood to life with a weeklong whirl around the Tuscan countryside on a bright red scooter. Days are spent visiting castles, socializing with nobility and lunching at wineries. For fashionistas there is a visit to Salvatore Ferragamo’s... Read More