The Heart of Southern Italy is a tour company run by Tess and Elena to introduce people to this magical region. Here they write about their latest tour - exploring the Jewish Heritage of this area. Thanks to its geographic position, the region of Puglia (Apulia) has always represented a transit point between the rest of Europe and the Near East throughout the ages. Since Roman times, through the ports of Brindisi, Taranto, Otranto, Bari, … [Read more...]
Stay in Le Langhe region of Piemonte Italy
Stay with Giovanna Oliveri in her home Cascina Bricchetto Langhe, Built of Langa Stone on top of a hill surrounded by vines and groves. She offers two guest houses on the site so you can enjoy the beautiful area of Langhe with its traditional life, its walks and its wildlife. The Langhe (southern Piedmont, Italy) is a territory famous for its wines (Barbaresco, Barolo, Barbera ...), for the Alba white truffle (international fair in October … [Read more...]
Tuscany with a group of your girlfriends – this could be it
Gather a group of girlfriends and embark on a unique journey of the Tuscan region of Italy with Australian based Tours of Tuscany. Your touring experience will be an immersion into the daily life and culture and each day you will enjoy spectacular scenery, the beauty of the masters of art and culture, wonderful shopping and savour the most delicious food and best wines the region offers. Your accommodation will be a Tuscan villa (nearby the … [Read more...]
November this year – Tuscany for Women
Imagine the Tuscan countryside, a restored Tuscan villa with private rooms, full of tradition and history surrounded by olive and cypress trees and the vineyards of Tuscany. This could be you November 2018 - a women's only experience of the food and wine and life of Tuscany. A trip specially planned just for women by Toast to Travel. Visit them on Facebook A Toast to Travel designed a travel experience for women only so that you can … [Read more...]
Lucca – The Fabulous Walled City
Just 60 Kms from Florence is this magical walled City. A few years ago some friends and I spent a week there in an apartment. What a magical time it was. We shopped in the market, we joined the locals and walked the city walls every evening, and went out to hear Opera - Lucca was the birthplace of Puccini, so Opera is always a feature. My friend Rosanna Capitani of Eliotropica can organise an apartment or local tours for you. A Toast to … [Read more...]
A Toast to Travel – live like a local in Tuscany for a week
Natalie and John started A Toast to Travel to share their love of travel and living well with others (You!). After a life in Corporate America, they have entered a phase of life where having exceptional experiences, shared with others, has become their mission. We want our guests to enjoy life like we do. Natalie served as Chair for the United Nations Association Chicago for gender equality and in working with more and more women, it … [Read more...]
Tuscany Untouched Tours
Andrea recently travelled to Tuscany, one of the most romantic and beautiful regions in the world. Visiting this quaint location was like taking a time capsule to the Medieval ages, where one only needed to take a hike up one of its trails to experience sweeping views over sublime castles and breathtaking landscapes below. Tuscany Untouched Tours (TUT) took us off the beaten path to experience Tuscany through the eyes of a local, thanks to … [Read more...]
Reasons to Love Tuscany all year round
Paola de Juliis is one of the great local tour guides listed on Women Travel the World and recommends any Tuscany any time of the year. … [Read more...]
Tours of Tuscany
Australian Ines Fabris decided to return to her roots in Tuscany, 4 years ago she was joined by her daughter Monique and together they share their Tuscan dream with travelers who come to stay in the Villa that is their base - Tours of Tuscany was born. Our clients enjoy the Tuscan way of life; good food, good wine, interesting people, beautiful scenery and wonderful places to visit. Instead of moving around Tuscany every night, they are … [Read more...]
Amazing art and beautiful nature: rent a holiday home in Sicily
Sicily has a combination of breathtaking natural features, intriguing arts and charming villas all at your disposal With so many vacation destinations in the world, it can be confusing to settle for one. However, very few people debate on whether they can go to Italy or not when the opportunity presents itself. Sicily is one of the greatest world destinations: there’s a reason why Goethe, in his "Italienische Reise" (Italian Journey), said … [Read more...]