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.

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 !

The Foundation for Environment Education (FEE) has recently classified and published the list of beaches awarded blue flags, in other words beaches with the cleanest waters.

According to this list Tuscany has been awarded 12 blue flags and ranks 3^rd as one of the best seaside locations with the cleanest waters.

Here is the list of blue flag beach locations in Tuscany:

• Forte dei Marmi (Lucca)
• Pietrasanta (Lucca)
• Camaiore (Lucca)
• Viareggio (Lucca)
• Marina di Pisa, Calambrone, Tirrenia (Pisa)
• Antignano, Quercianella (Livorno)
• Rosignano Marittimo-Castiglioncello, Vada (Livorno)
• Cecina (Livorno)
• Bibbona – Marina di Bibbona (Livorno)
• Castagneto Carducci (Livorno)
• San Vincenzo (Livorno)
• Piombino – Riotorto – Parco naturale della Sterpaia (Livorno)
• Follonica (Grosseto)
• Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto)
• Marina di Grosseto – Principina a mare (Grosseto)
• Monte Argentario (Grosseto)

Hotels of the Hotel Relais Consortium offer selected luxury hotels in Tuscany, many of which are very close to the sea and these popular beach areas

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

Read more on Hotel L’Andana:

• L’Andana Maremma – Where to Stay

Fontevedre Natural Spa is a 5 star luxury hotel in Tuscany located in San Casciano dei Bagni in the Val d’Orcia, a popular destination throughout the centuries famous for the natural spa waters rich in minerals.

Hotel Fontevedre Spa is affiliated to “The leading Small Hotels of the World” prestigious and well know brand of luxury hôtellerie, operating in conjunction with a Thermal Spa, a proud member of the “Leading Spa” community.

In 2007 Fonteverde was selected as the best european Spa and won the “Spafinder’s Crystal Award“. In 2008, Fontverde was honored with yet another prestigious international recognition, the “5 star diamond award” of the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences: Fonteverde was selected as “Best Spa”.

Fonteverde Natural Spa offers an exclusive Saint Valentine’s day experience in an authentic Tuscan natural Spa, where you can share relaxing spa treatments, exclusive top quality accommodation in the Tuscan countryside with your loved one.

Fonteverde Natural Spa Saint Valentine’s Day Package

• 3 nights stay in a “Privilege” category double room;
• Daily buffet breakfast for two people;
• Bottle of Italian Spumante in room;
• Spa gift upon arrival;
• A Candle-lit dinner in restaurant ‘Ferdinando I’ with a “Loving” menu;

ACCESS TO THE FOLLOWING SPA SERVICES & FACILITIES

• Fully equipped Gym, Thermal outdoor and indoor pools with hydro massages;
• Etruscan Circuit with Sauna and Turkish Bath;
• Guided Morning-hike, Cosmetologic Consultation

SPA TREATMENTS

• Thalaquam Flotation pool for two people (relax in floating in saline water);
• Salidarium for two people (relaxation in a bed of sea salt crystals);
• Body massage in twin room;
• Massage lesson to pamper your loved one;

All this for just € 1,450.00 (price for 2 people)

Book a romantic saint valentine’s day week end in Tuscany now !