Torre Santa Flora is a unique 4 star Hotel Relais in Tuscany, near Arezzo, a pleasant drive through the Chianti Countryside to the most famous attractions Tuscany and Umbria have to offer:

• Cortona
• Florence
• Siena
• Perugia

This exclusive hotel located at the entrance to the Chianti region was once a place of rest and refreshment for knights and travelers. Today Torre Santa Flora continues the tradition of hospitality in the Casentino Valley home to many medieval villages, castles and monasteries.

Hotel Santa Flora is now offering end of year hotel deals.

Free SHIATSU treatment for every room booked

• 1 night stay including breakfast for 2 + 1 shiatsu for 1 person just € 130,00 (€ 65,00 per person)
• 2 night stay including breakfast for 2 + 1 shiatsu for 1 person just € 230,00 (€ 115,00 per person)

Limited availability Book Hotel Torre Santa Flora now!

Offer Expires on December 22^nd

Hotel Relais Torre Santa Flora is famous for the week end and dinner with mystery

Are you an Agatha Christie fan ?

This is your opportunity to solve a mystery and be a living part of it in Tuscany !

• 25-27 December 2009 Mystery Week End € 205,00 per person in double room, € 175,00 in triple, J. Suite or room for four

Tuesday January 5^th 2010: Mystery Dinner:

• Mystery Dinner € 55,00 per person (includes beverages and game)
• Mystery Dinner and 1 night stay: € 115,00 per person
• Mystery Dinner and 2 night stay: € 155,00 per person
• Mystery Dinner and 3 night stay: € 195,00 per person

Includes breakfast

• 8-10 January 2010: Mystery week end € 205,00 in double room / € 175,00 in triple in triple, J. Suite or room for four
• 22-24 January 2010: Mystery week end € 205,00 in double room / € 175,00 in triple in triple, J. Suite or room for four

Hotel Torre Santa Flora is a 4 star Hotel in Tuscany of the Hotel Relais Consortium of Luxury Hotels in Tuscany

More info: Hotel Relais Torre Santa Flora in Tuscany

If you’re planning a holiday in Tuscany, seeking a luxury hotel and wanting the best of Tuscany at your fingertips, Relais La Suvera is offering a special autumn holiday package starting September 15, continuing for 1 month.

Spend 3 nights at Relais La Suvera with this

Special Autumn Holiday Package

This offer includes:

   * Accommodation in a Double Room in the Ancient Stables

   * FREE upgrade of room at check-in, if available

   * A welcome cocktail

   * Buffet Breakfast

   * Your daily newspaper

   * A lunch at the Bar dei Limoni or a dinner for 2 people in the Oliviera Restaurant in our hotel (drinks not included)

   * A small gift upon departure from the owner Marchesi Ricci

Package price:

* EUR 960,00 for 3 nights from September 15th to October 15th, 2009.

* EUR 840,00 for 3 nights from October 16th to November 1st, 2009

Check availability and book online now !

Hotel Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort is one of the finest 5 star hotels in Tuscany located in San Casciano dei Bagni.

Fonteverde has recently been nominated best spa hotel in 2007 (Spa Finder Readers’ Choice Awards Winners).

For the month of August Fonteverde is offering a special luxury hotel holiday packages

• Stay 7 pay 6 (from 23.08.09 to 15.10.09)
• One more night with breakfast (from 23.08.09 to 15.10.09)
• One more night with breakfast (from 23.08.09 to 30.10.09)

Hotel L’Andana is one of the finest 5 star hotels in Tuscany Located in Maremma, spreading out in between the rolling hills of the tuscany countryside home to secular olive groves, vineyards and cypress trees. Take advantage of the “one more night” promotion …

• Book 2 nights at Hotel L’Andana and the 3^rd night is free (does not include arrivals on Friday during the months of July and August)
• Book 3 nights at Hotel L’Andana and the 4^th night is free (does not include arrivals during the month of August)
• Book 5 nights at Hotel L’Andana and the 6^th and 7^th nights are free

Hotel L’Andana is a Villa and a traditional Fattoria near an ancient chapel with the sea at a short distance, and the Elba Island just off the coast.

L’Andana offers grand hotel services in a very comfortable countryside inn with the spirit and atmosphere of a guesthouse.

Hotel Andana Services:

• Hotel Property of 500 hectares / 1250 acres
• Wine and olive oil production
• Vegetable garden
• 33 distinctively appointed, refined and spacious guest rooms
• 2 Superior Rooms
• 13 Deluxe Rooms
• 5 Deluxe Rooms with mezzanine
• 6 Junior Suites
• 3 Superior Suites
• 4 Prestige Suites
• Furnishing style: country-chic Tuscan style, Florentine fabrics and furniture
• Concierge services, Secretarial services (fax, postage, photocopying, delivery)
• Airline ticketing service
• Laundry / dry cleaning service
• Complimentary international newspaper
• Private transfer services (on request)

RESTAURANT & BAR

• In-room dining
• “La Trattoria Toscana”, a restaurant “Alain Ducasse” featuring Tuscan cuisine 1 Michelin star
• Terrace overlooking the vegetable garden and the wine cellar
• Bar and drawing room with library

RECEPTION & SEMINARS

• For your business luncheons, gala dinners, meetings & conferences, products launching.

WELL-BEING

• A gem of a Spa launched by ESPA opened in the Spring 2006. This intimate and exquisite Spa provide the guests with the ultimate in pampering and pleasure plus fitness and vitality and offer a state-of-the-art Spa and fitness equipment alongside very personalised, nurturing therapies provided by a dedicated, capable and caring team of professionals
• Outdoor Swimming Pool (18 x 6)
• Jacuzzi (4 x5)
• In-room treatments on request

ACTIVITIES ON PROPERTY

• Outdoor heated pool
• Golf practice
• Golf course
• Tennis court
• Games of bowls
• Bikes
• Spa Treatments
• Boutique
• Cooking classes
• Wine tasting courses

ACTIVITIES NEARBY: AROUND AND ABOUT

• Horseback riding
• Hiking & Trekking
• Mountain bike riding
• Golfing
• Bird watching
• Sea Activities (Sailing, Boat Rental, Boat excursions, Windsurfing, Canoeing)
• Cultural and historical sightseeing (archaeological visits, wine tours, shopping…)
• Siena 73 km, Florence 163 km, Rome 184 km

ACCESS AIRPORTS: Pisa- Galileo Galileo 145 km, Florence 163 km, Roma Fiumicino 184 km
TRAIN STATION: Grosseto 18 km

CREDIT CARDS American Express, Eurocard, MasterCard, Visa, JCB, Diners

Further information and Bookings: L’Andana Hotel in Tuscany, Maremma – In the booking form please specify your request for the “one more night promotion”.

UPDATE: You can read more about L’Andana here in this article by the Daily Telegraph.

Il 24 giugno è San Giovanni, il patrono di Firenze. Giornata di grandi eventi in città: il calcio storico, la regata in Arno e i “fochi” sparati dal Piazzale Michelangelo.

Per l’occasione Firenze ha deciso di organizzare una serata a favore dell’Abruzzo: una kermesse artistico – culturale per ricostruire la Torre Medicea di Santo Stefano di Sessanio in Abruzzo. L’ evento di mercoledì 24 giugno servirà infatti a costituire la base di una raccolta fondi destinata ad avviare la ricostruzione della Torre Medicea di Santo Stefano di Sessanio, incantevole borgo in provincia dell’Aquila, la cui torre-simbolo andata distrutta dal terremoto fu fatta costruire proprio dalla famiglia de’ Medici che ne ebbe il dominio fra il 1579 e il 1743. Periodo nel quale raggiunse il massimo splendore con il fiorente commercio della lana che lì veniva prodotta per poi essere lavorata in Toscana ed esportata in tutta Europa.

I Cameristi del Maggio Musicale diretti da Domenico Pierini offriranno ai presenti in anteprima il concerto che, a luglio, porteranno a Pechino: Cjaikovskij, Britten e i Concerti per due e per quattro violini da L’Estro Armonico di Antonio VIVALDI. Seguiranno performances, videoinstallazioni e degustazioni d’alta cucina. In gemellaggio con Salemi, città siciliana più volte colpita dal terremoto, interverranno Vittorio Sgarbi e Oliviero Toscani.

Sarà possibile ammirare i “Fochi” dal Giardino di Villa Bardini, da poco eletto da una giuria di esperti uno dei dieci giardini più belli d’Italia. Dalla Terrazza Bardini si gode di una posizione panoramica unica su Firenze e per l’occasione verrà animata da un contesto di musica, degustazioni, installazioni video e fotografiche, in una lunga serata glam per aiutare l’Abruzzo, all’insegna del piacere e dell’eleganza. Dalle 18.30 fino a tarda notte.

Per la gioia del palato, dalla città di Salemi arrivano le delizie di “Salemi e Pepemi” una associazione di produttori Salemitani ideata da Umberto Montano e Oliviero Toscani per “un boccone sul tardi”: la cittadina siciliana infatti, ancora terremotata dal ’68, presta il suo contributo a Santo Stefano di Sessanio. Testimonial sarà il sindaco VITTORIO SGARBI.

La manifestazione ha scopo benefico.
La quota minima di partecipazione è di 50 euro a persona.

per info:
tel. 333 4578865 / 055 2008444 / 055 289020

Hotel Montebello Splendid is a 5 star hotel located in central Florence, a 19th century villa with private garden, a residence of warmth and personalized service, offering quality services at the highest levels. Just minutes away from Florence’s greatest sights and monuments, Hotel Montebello Splendid provides top quality accommodation in 60 rooms with its columned Tuscany-style loggia, with annexed meeting rooms equipped with wireless internet connection.

Top shops, artists’ boutiques and the Arno river are all a few steps away from the hotel front door, leading you to explore Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery and the many other attractions Florence has to offer.

Read more about the top quality 5 star hotel in Florence on our website.

Hotel Montebello Splendid has launched a special offer for the summer season 2009:

Spend 3 nights at Hotel Montebello Splendid and pay only 2

A hefty 30% discount valid on all types of rooms available – but there’s more to this offer.

Book a 3 night stay with Hotel Montebello Splendid in July or August and you’ll participate in a special wine tasting event hosted in the Hotel’s garden, pricing ranges from € 16,00 to € 27,00 per person depending on assortment of wines (may include the worldwide famous Brunello di Montalcino).

Book this special offer by Hotel Montebello Splendid now !

Give yourself an incredible gift: driving a magnificent Ferrari through the Tuscan hills and under the Tuscan sun!
A unique drive through the most beautiful hills of Italy
Ferrari 599 F1 Gtb Fiorano in Tuscany

Starting from just euro 1,00 per person per HP* you can experience the 620Hp of the most performing Ferrari ever from regular production!

Bookings: 599underthetuscansun@dreamitaly.it

*Terms and conditions: the quote is referred to a party of 4 sharing a 1 day driving experience; parties from 1 to 3 persons have to pay the minimum quote of euro 2480 for the day. The quote includes: the Ferrari 599 in picture for a designed itinerary of approximately 150 miles; a leading car; a tour leader; fuel for the day; delivery and drop off charge; light lunch in a Tuscan trattoria; 1 single driver will drive all miles, more drivers will share the total mileage and driving time; driving expoerience lasts approximately 7 hours in total. Personal deductable is euro 35000 euro in total total. Please contact us for complete terms and conditions and available options. Offer is limited to customers staying at the hotels belonging to the HRTT group.

In one of the most beautiful areas of Tuscany between the Chianti region and Siena you’ll find the Maremma where L’ANDANA is positioned in the foothills amongst century-old olive groves, vineyards, and the perfume of wild flowers.

L’ANDANA – Tenula La Badiola – is a once in a lifetime travel destination in Maremma Tuscany now offering a special accommodation package deal for a couple visiting this area of Tuscany:

• 2 nights in a deluxe room or junior suite
• Breakfast
• Dinner for 2 at the Trattoria Toscana (an award winning restaurant – does not include wines or drinks)
• Massage treatment in our Espa

Cost of this special luxury resort Tuscany package is € 1,122.00 – additional nights: € 350.00

Offer is subject to limitations and restrictions, and is valid staring now until November 1, 2009.

For more information and bookings visit our website Hotel L’ANDANA or book now

When compiling the form please mention “Pacchetto Great Affordale for 2“.

Carrara in Tuscany is the home to the world famous white marble, unrivaled for its texture and purity, and was chosen by Michelangelo for many of his masterpieces. He lived three years in this area, traveling to the quarries, and personally selecting the perfect marble blocks.

Enjoy three nights at the Hotel Plaza E De Russie in Viareggio, and from there trace the footsteps of Michelangelo, visiting the Fantiscritti white marble quarry to see blocks being cut from the mountain, the quarry museum to learn the history and production of the stone, a studio to see sculptors at work, and the Renaissance churches and fountains of the ancient town of Carrara.

A walking tour of the nearby artist colony of Pietrasanta includes its historical center, marble and mosaic workshops and numerous galleries selling paintings and sculptures of exceptional quality.

Fine gourmet dining at the hotel’s outstanding La Terrazza restaurant, with accompanying wines selected by the hotel’s sommelier, complete the package.

• Day 1
  Arrival at the hotel. Enjoy a welcome cocktail with Prosecco di Valdobbiadene and Chef canapés. In
  the evening, a romantic candlelight five courses dinner with wine (included) will be served in the
  hotel’s La Terrazza roof garden restaurant with a view of the sea.
• Day 2
  Breakfast to be served in your room. The morning is free to explore the shops of Viareggio or relax
  by the sea. In the afternoon you will be picked up at the hotel for a tour of the marble quarries,
  museum, and the town of Colonnata. Evening is on your own. 10% discount if you would like to
  have dinner in our restaurant
• Day 3
  Breakfast to be served in your room. Your guide will meet you at the hotel and direct you to
  Pietrasanta for a private tour of the artist workshops (both marble and bronze are worked here),
  various art galleries and the charming town itself. Don’t miss the small church with murals painted
  by the artist Botero as a gift to the town. The afternoon is at leisure, followed by a farewell dinner
  with wine in La Terrazza restaurant
• Day 4
  Breakfast to be served in your room and departure

Package Includes:

• Three nights accommodation
• Welcome cocktail and canapés
• Bottle of sparkling wine and fruit in the room
• Buffet breakfast to be served in your room (with no extra charge) and newspaper daily
• Two five courses dinners with wine (included)
• Visit to the Fantiscritti marble quarry as outlined above plus visit to Colonnata
• Entry tickets to the quarry museum
• Private guided tour of Pietrasanta
• Gift from the manager
• Tax and service

Rate:

Euro 509,50 per person in double room “Superior”

Extra charge:

• Extra night Euro 206,00 (per room)
• Double room “Superior” with single occupancy Euro 28,00 (per room, daily)
• Double room “De Luxe” Euro 48,00 (per room, daily)
• Junior Suite Euro 87,00 (per room, daily)

Package validity:
from 01.04.09 to 24.07.09 (included)
from 29.08.09 to 15.10.09 (included)

Note: Clients must use their own transportation to reach Pietrasanta

For further information

Book your stay at the Hotel Plaza e de Ruisse now !

Siena Arte, Genio, Follia, is well under way and will be open to the public until May 25, 2009. So far the art exhibition organized by Vittorio Sgabri is drawing a growing number of visitors to Siena.

Nearly 400 works of art on exhibition by world famous artists such as:

• Van Gogh
• Kirchner
• Munch
• Ernst
• Dix
• Grosz
• Guttuso
• Mafai
• Ligabue

Two fine collections of Hans Prinzhorn and Losanna (Art Brut) organized by Jean Dubuffet are accompanied by a series of other artistic creations by Messerschmidt and ceramics by Paris Morgiani, narrating itineraries of those who lived the experience of the psychiatric hospital of San Niccolò di Siena, along with provocations by the Azionisti Viennesi where visitors discover the existence of the thin line between art, genius and madness.

Relais Vignale is offering a unique opportunity to visit this art exhibition: Book two nights in a double room, and you’ll receive two free tickets to the exhibition Arte, Genio Follia !

Hotel Relais Vignale Special Offer: 3 days / 2 nights starting at € 99,00 per person.

More information and booking Hotel Relais Vignale in Tuscany

Information on Hotel Relais Vignale in Radda

The Relais Fattoria Vignale is located half way between Florence and Siena, in the heart of the Tuscan Countryside, the Chianti Classico wine region just outside the medieval town centre of Radda, one of the most picturesque villages of the Tuscany.

A carefully restored wine estate, the hotel was the manor house offering today’s visitors all the beauty of the ancient architectural features, with 27 rooms in the main building, and an additional 10 rooms in the annexed building just across the street, and 3 beautiful suites with terrace – all in a charming and relaxed environment that makes your stay all the more special.

Hotel Relais Fattoria Vignale is a 4 star hotel in Tuscany featuring elegant lounges with fireplace, garden, heated outdoor swimming pool, private parking, wine shop, the Taverna and just a small walk from the Relais the Restaurant “Vignale”.

The 18 hole golf course in Tuscany is a short drive from Hotel Relais Vignale in Radda.

Take advantage of this unique offer and book a holiday in Tuscany with Hotel Relais Vignale, take advantage of this special offer and you’ll receive free two tickets for admittance to the art exhibition Arte Genio Follia in Siena.