Under the Tuscan Spell: Relais Borgo Santo Pietro (June/July 2018)

This article originally appeared in the June/July 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the main article here. Located in Chiusdino approximately 45 minutes from Siena, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro is a luxury 5-star boutique hotel created by Jeanette and Claus Thottrup that opened to the public in 2008. Well travelled, the Danish couple discovered the property in 2001 and were immediately …

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Under the Tuscan Spell: Great Places to Stay (June/July 2018)

This article originally appeared in the June/July 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Tuscany. Just saying the word conjures up images of a lush landscape, lovely hilltop towns and rolling vineyards. This is the region where travelers dream of enjoying a glass of wine while viewing an iconic sunset after a long day of touring or possibly doing nothing at all. …

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The Magic of Tuscan Hot Spring Resorts (June/July 2018)

This article originally appeared in the June/July 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. In the past year, I revisited two special places that remind me what a transformative experience visiting the terme (hot springs) of Tuscany can be. Terme di Saturnia and Adler Thermae are two luxury properties that are built around ancient healing waters. There’s a reason the ancient Romans, …

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Tranquil Elegance at Villa Lilliano (June/July 2018)

This article originally appeared in the June/July 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. When visiting Italy, there’s the inevitable pull between countryside and city. Nowhere more so than Tuscany where stunning and vibrant landscapes and the dynamic, age-old city of art (Florence) both beckon. People, I think I have found a solution! Villa Medicea Di Lilliano, an historic-meets-modern property set on …

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A Castle Is a Castle (June/July 2018)

This article originally appeared in the June/July 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. When I dream of Tuscany, “the castle” is usually in my visions. “The castle” is now shorthand for Castello delle Serre. For a place I only first visited a year ago, it has truly become a home away from home. The fact that I have returned three times …

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New in Tuscany: Villa San Michele (May 2018)

This article originally appeared in the May 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. Find the full list of new hotels here. Billed as “A stylish bed and breakfast in a Tuscan hamlet,” Villa San Michele delivers amply on that tag line. Stefania and Roger, an Italian-British couple, traveled extensively before settling in Tuscany in 2016 and choosing to renovate a villa …

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New Hotels in Italy: Flashy to Farmhouse Chic (May 2018)

This article originally appeared in the May 2018 issue of Dream of Italy. In the May 2018 issue of Dream of Italy, we featured new hotels from around Italy, ranging from luxurious urban escapes to quaint countryside B&Bs. Here’s the full list: Flashy on Lake Como: Vista Palazzo Lago di Como (Lake Como) Rome + Wine = Perfect Together: Hotel de …

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Christmas in Tuscany (November 2017)

This article originally appeared in the November 2017 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018.  As if you need another excuse to visit Tuscany, Christmas is a truly magical time to visit this beautiful region. I feel so lucky to live in Florence, which becomes even more special during the Christmas period. This Renaissance city comes alive with bright lights …

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Italy’s Spooky Folklore Figures

This article appeared in the October 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. On October 31st, lots of Americans festoon front yards with witches, ghosts, beasts and other frightening figures in celebration of Halloween. Most people who do this have long forgotten the roots of and connections to these scary creations back in the countries we came from. Not so …

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Casato Prime Donne: A Full Sensory Experience

This article originally appeared in the June/July 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018.  When you visit the Casato Prime Donne winery, you are greeted by Antonella, an engaging woman with sparkling brown eyes and a magical way of telling you about the history of both the winery and the village of Montalcino. She guides you through various parts of …

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