A wedding photo taken in Tuscany by Wedding Photos

Weddings in Italy are very popular. In the mind of those who dream of a romance, Italy is certainly one of the most sought after wedding destinations on the world, and getting married in Tuscany is a top priority for many couples.

We thought we’d provide some pointers to some featured locations in Tuscany (thanks to Tuscan Wedding Planner for the consulting service)

• Villa San Paolo
  Villa San Paolo is a 4 star hotel providing exclusive and personalized hospitality, in the San Gimignano hills with swimming pool and San Gimignano’s skyline as background
• Relais della Rovere
  Of renaissance origin, by Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere from the ancient Benedictine Abbey built in the XI century. A decorative two-story building in a beautiful position facing the panoramic view of Colle Bassa and Colle Alta
• Hotel Byron
  Located in the exclusive Forte dei Marmi, Hotel Byron is a 5 star Luxury hotel with 29 rooms and services overlooking the sea or the Apuan Alps

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Nestled in the rolling hills of Tusany in the well known Maremma Region, L’Andana is a 5 star luxury hotel in Tuscany with 33 rooms located on the estate of Tenuta La Badiola, a 500-hectares property among which 30 hectares of vineyards and 50 hectares of olive trees.

L’Andana Hotel offers top quality accommodation in Maremma Tuscany with:

• large swimming pool
• outdoor Jacuzzi in the villa garden
• tennis court
• bicycle rental
• horse back riding
• beautiful sandy beaches nearby

The spa infuses natural ingredients and elements typical of the tuscan countryside and offers:

• a fitness area
• sauna
• hammam
• vitality pool
• an indoor pool

L’Andana hotel is positioned at the foot of hills bearing century-old olive groves, vineyards and cypress trees, with the sea and the Elba Island in the distance: a top quality countryside inn with the spirit and atmosphere of a guesthouse with refined decorations, ideal for those seeking absolute tranquility.

L’Andana is now offering a 3 day hotel special for two in Tuscany:

1^st day

A complete treatment – half day in the wellness centre with access to sauna, turkish bath, hydro massage, and facial beauty treatments

2^nd day

Morning access to the spa

Afternoon Massage

3^rd day

Gym and swimming pool followed by relaxing massage treatments

This special deal is valid for 2 subject to availability, not valid over week ends of public holidays.

The cost per couple is € 2,076.00 in a double deluxe room or € 2,376.00 in junior suite and includes taxes and breakfast

Additional nights are available at € 350.00 in double deluxe room or € 450.00 per night in Junior suite

Further information on Hotel L’Andana at Hotel L’Andana on HotelRelais.it

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Hotel Byron is a 5 star luxury hotel in Tuscany inaugurated in 1990, uniting two villas, the largest and oldest of which was built for the Canevaro family, Dukes of Zoagli.

A meeting place for nobility from the House of Savoia, today one of the finest 5 star luxury hotels Tuscany has to offer with 29 rooms and suites overlooking the sea or the Apuan Alps: an ideal location for business meetings and conferences for up to 60 people.

This exclusive hotel is offering a fabulous wee end package, from Friday to Sunday (2 nights) up until April 9^th :

• A double room (with possibility of upgrade to a Junior Suite when possible)
• Includes breakfast and tax
• A bottle of Prosecco upon arrival at the hotel
• Friday evening dinner “A la carte” (does not include beverages)
• Breakfast in room (saturday and Sunday morning)
• Wellness at the Green Park Resort where heated swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, turkish bath, with aromatherapy, fitness and additional 10% discount on any services provided by this Beauty. Esthetic, Spa & Wellness Centre
• Menu degustazione, a tantalizing menu of typical tuscan cuisine accompanied by a fine selection of wines for the occasion (not included in pricing)
• Departure: Sunday 12:00 AM

Further information and bookings: Hotel Byron

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The Holidays are over and 2009 is here for (just about) 1 year !

This year will be just like the last one: more and more complicated as time progresses, so many events and appointments make our days intense and at time difficult to handle.

Gone are the days when families would pack up and leave for weeks at a time and forget everything, only to make a return completely re-generated after a long and peaceful break: today we are confronted with less and less time to ourselves and for our loved ones and subject to continuous disruptions coming from a mobile phone, Twitter, Facebook, and many other applications the web has to offer every single day under the sun.

But we need a break, we need breaks during the year to ease the tension and spend some quality time with wifes, husbands or “friends” …

Tuscany can offer the best in top quality and luxury accommodation and as my first post for 2009 I’d like to introduce you to the Hotel Byron, a 5 star luxury hotel in Tuscany a member of the Hotel Relais Consortium.

Whether it be a romantic week end for 2, or a relaxing break for singles, or just some time together with family, this is the place you want to be. Flying into Tuscany is a matter of a few hours from most European Capitals.

With 29 rooms, Hotel Byron is a refined and luxurious 5 star hotel in Tuscany located in Forte dei Marmi, in Versilia, on the coast. A unique hotel obtained by the combination of 2 liberty villas, decorated with style and taste by the owners with a typical Italian touch.

Open spaces, and liberty style decor set Hotel Byron in Versilia apart from other hotels.

To start the year, Hotel Byron is offering a travel to Tuscany week-end break, arrival Friday, departure Sunday valid until April 9, 2009.

The Travel to Tuscany week-end Package features a double room with the possibility of an upgrade (if available) to junior suite, including breakfast and process welcoming drink served in your room.

The program features:

• Breakfast served (both Saturday and Sunday)
• Dinner “A la Carte” on Friday evening – dose not include drinks
• Access to the Fitness and wellness centre ” The Green Park Resort” where swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna and turkish bath are available along with aroma therapy and fitness centre

Guests are entitled to a 10% discount on all beauty treatments (travel to and from beauty center is not included).

On Saturday evening, after an intense day on the Versilia Coast or relaxing in the fitness and wellness center, you’ll enjoy an exclusive dinner prepared by the Chef Andera Mattei, starting at 20:00 with a Menu Degustazione based on traditional tuscan cuisine accompanied by selected wines carefully chosen by the Maitre (wines are not included).

Departure scheduled for 12:00 PM Sunday

Book your stay at the Hotel Byron now and take advantage of this wek end package to visit Forte dei Marmi in Versilia, Tuscany.

Cost: € 900,00 (does not include wines and drinks)

Supplement additional person: € 165,00