This was certainly our families best trip!

Thank you John, in a nutshell everything was perfect, I really cannot think of anything that you could improve. This was certainly our family’s best trip, everyone agreed. And the house and your services including Cinzia, […]

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10 small towns to visit near Arezzo

In this post we’ll explore 10 small towns in the Arezzo surroundings: which one is your favorite? 1. Cortona Cortona is a charming town located in the Valdichiana Valley at 30 kilometres from Arezzo and well known for being […]

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10 small towns to visit near Florence

This post is for tourists who want to go off the beaten path and for locals who want to explore more of their own surroundings. 1. Arcetri Arcetri is a small hilly area south of the […]

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Things you didn’t know about Ponte-Vecchio

When thinking about Florence, Ponte Vecchio is certainly one of the first attractions that comes to mind, isn’t it? The picturesque “old bridge” has gone hand in hand with the Florentine people and the development of the […]

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10 small towns to visit near Siena

In this post we’ll explore 10 small towns in the Siena surroundings: some of them are off the beaten path, others more famous.   1. Montepulciano Located 66 kilometres from Siena, Montepulciano is nestled between the […]

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Greve in Chianti: 6 must-sees

Florentines’ favorite destination for a Sunday getaway, Greve in Chianti is a medieval town located only 30 km away from Florence. Its famous triangular-shape square has been for centuries the place of the Saturday market, setting […]

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Italy counts 51 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Italy counts 51 UNESCO World Heritage Sites within its borders the most of any country on the World Heritage List. The Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, adopted by the UNESCO […]

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Tuscany Villa rentals from Italian Town and Country

• Value-Tuscan Villa rentals and farmhouses are an increasingly popular way to stay in Tuscany and for good reason; in contrast to hotels, a vacation rental gives you room to spread out, the freedom to do your own […]

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Tuscany with children

Tuscany is going to become your favorite family holiday destination. Once you are here, you will understand why: this land is a perfect blend of tasty food, friendly people, world famous art, gorgeous mountains and beautiful sea… […]

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Guide to the top 10 hill towns in Tuscany

All of these scenic hill towns boast fantastic views, charming old streets, great museums and plenty of history to tell. They are often surrounded by thick defensive walls and vaunt ancient gates and watch towers. These […]

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The Palio of Siena: History and interesting facts

The Palio of Siena: History and interesting facts   The Palio di Siena is one of the most awaited events of the summer in Tuscany and is ancient in origin. It’s Italy’s most famous horse race, taking […]

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Tuscan villas and Farmhouse rentals

• Value- Tuscan Villa rentals and farmhouses are an increasingly popular way to stay in Tuscany and for good reason; in contrast to hotels, a vacation rental gives you room to spread out, the freedom to do your own […]

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UNESCO in the Siena area of Tuscany

SIMPLY RICHNESS… When beauty has the upper hand… discovering the artistic and natural heritage site of UNESCO in the Siena area of Tuscany. Italy has the most UNESCO sites in the world, 49 of them, followed […]

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Top 100 Business winners 2015

http://www.startupnation.com/articles/italian-town-and-country-top-100-business-winners/ Italian Town and Country in the Top 100 and in the Top 10 of the “Glamorous” Category

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How to reach Tuscany from Rome, Naples, Milan and Venice

Often, when a traveller decides to visit Tuscany, it’s part of a bigger travel that covers a lot of places in Italy: Rome, Naples, Milan, Venice… If you are looking for information about how to reach Tuscany from […]

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Markets in Lucca and Pisa

Markets in Lucca and Pisa If you are in need of food, clothes, or household goods at very fair price, you can find them in the markets, which open in a different town each day during […]

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Shopping in Italy

Bread – Pane Italy has many kinds of bread. You can get everything from Baguettes to flat bread. The main bread of Tuscany is salt free. This was because of taxes imposed on salt in the […]

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Tuscany villa rentals the best rentals in Tuscany

We have the best job in the world not only do we help to create life long memories for our guests but we get to travel to Tuscany regularly inspecting new houses for our portfolio as […]

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Top 10 “must-sees” for a first-timer in Tuscany

Once you have booked your Villa with us, here are some places you must see https://www.italiantownandcountry.com/properties When I travel to a new place, I prepare a list of things and towns that I absolutely have to […]

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Excerpts from a Travel Bug

The following are some excerpts from the book “Friends a Villa & a Travel Bug” Written by a return guest of Italian Town and Country, Janice Davis, is a native of New York working as an […]

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Italian Town and Country

Renting a villa in Italy, More affordable than you think Contact us for Availability   Italian villas, city apartments, and farmhouses are an increasingly popular way to stay in Italy and for good reason; in contrast […]

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The Best Place to Rent a Villa in Tuscany

Why you should book your Tuscan Villa Rental with Italian Town and Country • Value- Tuscan Villa rentals and farmhouses are an increasingly popular way to stay in Tuscany and for good reason; in contrast to hotels, a vacation rental gives […]

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