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Day Trip from Florence: An Afternoon of Chianti Wine Tasting

On a recent visit to Florence, my mother and I faced a challenge many travelers encounter. We wanted to visit the Chianti area of Tuscany but only had a day. This part of Tuscany isn't easy to explore via public transportation especially if you want to visit some of the world-famous vineyards. Yet, we didn't want the hassle of renting a car for day.

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Where to Eat and Drink in Florence Now

Our recent travels to Florence resulted in a handful of restaurant and wine bars to add to the list of anyone looking for a great Florentine experience -- from ultra-modern cuisine and design to classic places to imbibe in Tuscan vino.

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Florence: Shopping in the Oltrarno

In the Florence neighborhood of Oltrarno, you will mostly avoid the tourist traps, the booths selling foreign-made goods, and you will find the studios and shops of Florentine artisans, many whose families' local roots date back centuries.

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Three Historic Italian Libraries Worth Visiting

Italy is home to a number of impressive historic libraries including the the unusual looking Biblioteca Sandro Penna in Umbria, the National Central Library of Florence and of course, the Vatican Library.

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A Guide to Christmas Markets in Italy

We love Christmas markets in Italy. They aren’t just a great place to take care of holiday shopping. With their stalls lit up at night, the scent of mulled wine and pastries floating through the air, and lots of Italian families strolling about, their atmosphere alone makes them worth visiting!

Il Salviatino: Florence Luxury Hotel With a View

Hotelier Marcello Pigozzo says he bought Il Saviatino for the view. But the view isn't the only reason to check into Il Salviatino. Hidden among Cypress trees straight from an Uffizi Gallery painting, the hotel offers a residential style haven of a new order.

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Florence Restaurants: Dining on the “Other Side” of Florence

Even if most of the must-see sites in Florence are on the main side of the city, that also translates into crowds of tourists. By just crossing over the muddy waters of the Arno you can turn right or left and soon find yourself wandering down deserted alleyways and into empty piazzas and culinary adventures...

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Gabriele’s Favorite Places to Eat In and Around Florence

The Tuscan star of Extra Virgin lets us in on his favorite restaurants not only in the city of Florence, but in the beautiful rolling hills above the city as well.

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The Dream Interview: Tuscany and Umbria Insider Barrie Kerper

Kerper is such a thorough researcher she would put any librarian at the Library of Congress to shame. She finds out absolutely everything about a place -- much of it through the eyes of other great travel writers -- and the presents the essential and the fascinating in a compelling way.

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Cheat Sheet: Where to Shop in Florence Italy

Florence Italy is a shopping dream. The best stores are those that are tucked away on little side streets and known mostly to the locals. We reveal where to buy leather, Florentine beauty products, art work, gold jewelry, Tuscan foods and more!

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