Borgo Scopeto is a proud member of the Hotel Relais Consortium in Tuscany now launching a summer 2010 special:

Chiusdino – Siena

San Galgano Abbey was consecrated in 1268. After a period of great splendor, it began a slow decline, which in 17^th century, eventually brought to its actual condition of splendid ruin. A majestic cathedral with no roof, full of mystery and magic, making visitors feel absorbed by the Middle Age atmosphere.

The Opera Festival kicks off on June 26^th with Don Giovanni …

In the San Galgano Abbey

See Don Giovanni in San Galgano, Spend the Evening at Borgo Pretale

Hotel Borgo Pretale_ is a 4 star hotel in Tuscany in the heart of the Chianti Countryside, An ancient lost world where you’ll discover top quality hospitality and get to taste the best of gastronomic and oenological traditions of Tuscany and Italy.

A sojourn at Borgo Pretale is a journey through time and history in this tiny 4 star hotel relais near Siena, surrounded by lush green, Borgo Pretale is a corner of Heaven, ideal for a holiday but also for business meetings.

A large outdoor swimming pool with a view over the Chianti Countryside for a swim, a game of tennis in the tennis court, or a work out in the gym will help you unwind and relax after a day out visiting Siena or Florence or after a day in the countryside horseback riding …

Overnight Stay at Borgo Pretale for only € 75,00

per person for those assisting the Opera Festival at San Galgano.

This special offer includes:

• Overnight stay
• Early dinner at 7:00 PM to be in time for the concert (starts at 9:00 PM)
• Menù à la carte (drinks are not included)
• Rich Buffet Breakfast

Extend your stay at Borgo Pretale an additional night for only € 45,00

Book this special offer by Borgo Pretale Now ! Fill in the form and we’ll contact you with up to date information on other special offers for your Holiday in Tuscany.

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Castello Banfi – il Borgo represents the ultimate Tuscan experience.

First Class Service and World Class Expertise make Castello Banfi – il Borgo an award winning international luxury travel destination.

Accommodations by Castello Banfi – il Borgo have been carefully created from the homes once built along side the medieval fortress known as Poggio alle Mura in the 17^th and 18^th centuries, when it became safe to live without protection outside the fortress walls but prudent to be close.

Castello Banfi – il Borgo provides top quality luxury accommodation in 14 rooms and suites, in different areas of the property, all with different size, location and décor, all with carefully selected interior decorations, furnishings, fabrics, and amenities.

Each room features a King-sized bed, while the five designated suites are additionally furnished with a Queen-size sofa bed in a separate room.

Services in each room include:

• flat screen television featuring international satellite programming and radio with a selection of jazz, classical and contemporary music
• high-speed WIFI internet connection (free of charge)
• direct telephone lines
• valuables safe
• selection of complementary estate wines
• well-stocked mini bar with water, beverages, and light snacks.

The castle, since re-christened Castello Banfi, is the hospitality center of the 7,100-acre (2,830 hectares) vineyard estate.

Guests are nurtured in a warm and refined environment with:

• attention to detail
• the world of fine wine
• culinary and cultural adventure
• cooking classes
• wine tastings
• vineyard treks
• sightseeing,

or more simply relaxation enjoying the peace and tranquillity of this unique vineyard castle luxury hotel.

2010 sees the return of Poggio all’Oro the combinationn of traditional practices carefully blended with modern technology. The ideal climate, soil and sun, produce the best Sangiovese grapes of superior quality have produced Poggio all’Oro 2004

Poggio all`Oro is aged for a total of five years with a ruby red color with an exceptional depth and character – Poggio all’Oro 2004 and will be presented at the forthcoming Vinitaly.

Castello Banfi il Borgo is now open to the public and accepting bookings.

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For those traveling to Tuscany on business or leisure a day spa or a short relaxing break in the tuscany countryside with FonteVerde will bring you to the the southern tip on the region and give you the opportunity to visit charming places such as the ancient hamlet of Ghino di Tacco, Rocca, the ancient Via Cassia, Pienza, the panoramic route via Monte Cetona …

FonteVerde Natural SPA Resort is a 5 star luruxy spa hotel in Tuscany, located near San Casciano dei Bagni in the province of Siena.

FonteVerde features:

• Etruscan circuit with sauna
• Turkish bath
• Consultation with medical tutor and cosmetologist
• Hotspring
• Water pool with waterfall
• Hydromassages
• Walking water circuit
• Summer pool
• The exclusive Bioaquam® circuit
• Fitness centre
• Morning-hikes

Enjoy top quality luxury accommodation at FonteVerde a 5 star Tuscany SPA hotel near San Casciano dei Bagni.

For further information and FonteVerde autumn winter specials: FonteVerde Tuscany spa hotel resort

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“.

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 !

Trip Advisor has recently released a list of Top 10 European Castle Hotels.

Top 10: European Castle Hotels

Live like a king – right up until checkout time:

• Glin Castle, Glin, Ireland
• Castle Stuart, Inverness, Scotland
• Thornbury Castle, Thornbury, England
• Domaine de la Tortiniere, Tours, France
• Borthwick Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland
• Chateau de Bagnols, Lyon, France
• Castelletto di Montebenichi, Bucine, Italy
• Ashford Castle, County Mayo, Ireland
• Parador de Jaen, Jaen, Spain
• Hotel Castle Liebenstein, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

We were very pleased to see Castelletto di Montebenichi listed as a top 10 worldwide luxury destination.

Castelletto di Montebenichi is a XII century castle located in the countryside of Tuscany and easily reachable from Arezzo, Siena, San Gimignano, and Moltepulciano, just to name the most famous locations you’ll want to visit during your stay in Tuscany.

We at the Hotel Relais Consortium of luxury Hotels in Tuscany are very proud of this top 1o nomination by Trip Advisor, a direct confirmation of the top quality luxury accommodation provided by members.

Hotel Realis in Tuscany offers the best of Tuscany.

Marco, one of the partners who renovated Castelletto di Montebenichi told us:

” My partner and I decided to renovate Castelletto di Montebenichi in the early 90s. The Castle was a medieval fortress built to defend Florence from Siena. The entire restoration process was lengthy and scrupulous, and we moved our private antique art collections here.

Hotel Castelletto di Montebenichi is a small private museum.

Our objective is to make Guests feel at home as if they were visiting someone you know in a private home, with all the attentions and warmth you experience from friends, without being intrusive and respecting your privacy”

Further information on how to Book Castelletto di Montebenichi: