L’Andana is a 5 star luxury hotel in Tuscany in the Maremma Region near Grosseto. Located in the very heart of Tuscany, the hotel spreads out majestically at the foot of hills bearing centennial olive groves, vineyards and cypress trees …

L’Andana is a neoclassical Villa and a traditional Fattoria near an ancient chapel.

In the distance, the sea and Elba Island.

L’Andana is without doubt one of the finest luxury hotels in this area of Tuscany offering top quality accommodation in 33 rooms with all comforts and services a 5 star hotel is expected to provide Guests, yet with the spirit and atmosphere of a very comfortable countryside Inn or Guesthouse.

Refined decoration, absolute tranquillity make L’Andana an exceptional place – the perfect illustration of elegant “art de vivre”.

L’Andana is located on the estate of Tenuta La Badiola, a 500-hectares property among which 30 hectares of vineyards and 50 hectares of olive trees. Wine is produced on-site as well as olive oil, which is used in the cuisine of the hotel restaurant.

Guests enjoy the traditional Tuscan cuisine based on regional products and sea food, declined by Alain Ducasse and interpreted by his protégé Christophe Martin.

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Villa Armena has recently joined the Hotel Relais Consortium and we would like to introduce our readers to this luxury period residence scheduled for opening early next year in spring 2011.

Villa Armena is located in Buonconvento (in the province of Siena) and is one of the most exclusive locations Tuscany has to offer, just 20 km from Siena and very close to Montalcino, home of the world famous Brunello di Montalcino.

Villa Armena Rooms

With just 10 rooms, this luxury relais and beauty farm of Tuscany has been carefully restored from the ancient villa dating back to the 1400s. A unique combination of old and new will offer Guests a somber yet extremely elegant effect, an experience in a dimension of its own.

There are four categories:

• Three Classic rooms
• One Junior Suite
• Five Suites
• One Superior Suite

All rooms enjoy unbelievable views of the Tuscan Countryside …

Gastronomy

Strictly “made in Italy” with a slow food approach for high quality of certified origin: many ingredients are produced locally and prepared for exquisite meals at the hotel restaurant – Sorbo Allegro – named after the 300 year old tree which welcomes Guests in the villa garden.

Wines at Villa Armena are proposed to Guests only if they meet the highest standards, in pursuit of excellence and with a focus on less know smaller vineyards where passion and tradition are primary ingredients.

Spa & Wellness

Villa Armena Spa will regenerate your mind and body in an exclusive environment where modern design blends with history. A private haven where you are at the center of our attention and will feel exceptional.

Weddings at Villa Aremena

Villa Armena is the ideal location for an exclusive wedding in Tuscany offering:

• Stunning scenery
• Art
• History
• Culture
• Top-class cuisine
• Unique and romantic atmosphere
• Excellent location easily reachable by five international airports
• Impeccabile and sophisticated service

Meetings at Villa Armena

Meetings and events at Villa Armena are as exclusive as they come: just picture your board meeting in a conference room surrounded by olive tress, pines, and roses, in the comfort of a very special room assisted by the very latest telecommunications technologies: a truly spectacular location, the ultimate in privacy and functionality.

Villa Armena Relais & Beauty Farm in Tuscany opens early February 2011-02-10 in Bounconvento, Siena, Tuscany.

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Tenuta di Ricavo is a luxury 4 star hotel in Chianti near Siena and a short drive from Florence.

Located in the in the heart of the Chianti countryside, Tenuta di Ricavo is a charming hamlet ideal for the refined, curious traveller with a true interest and passion for the attractions of historical and cultural features only places like Ricavo can offer.

Tenuta di Ricavo is pleased to announce the following

Advanced Booking Special Offer

About Hotel Tenuta di Ricavo

Ricavo was transformed into a quiet and comfortable Chianti country residence nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany in the late 1950’s.

Tenuta di Ricavo is a historical medieval fortified village with a small chapel and tiny cemetery, where the weathered stone cottages seem to have the magic to bring us back in time.

Sources in the Passignano Abbey report that it was already in existence in A.D. 994. Like all the fortified settlements of this period it stands on a rise in the land, clustered around a church, still today property of the Curia in Florence.

Tenuta di Ricavo lays in a natural setting of 445 acres of a protected Nature Park. – The tranquility, the freshness of the air, voices of song birds, colors of wild flowers, the rich hues of cypress, the sense of space unite to present you with a tranquil sense of peace and relaxation.

Book your stay at Tenuta di Ricavo now!

To make a reservation at Tenuta di Ricavo, Castellina in Chianti:

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Welcome to Castello di Vicarello, an exclusive castle residence in Tuscany, where the clear blue sky meets the sea in the distance and the fresh salty sea breeze blows inland.

Castello di Vicarello is living history; a holiday in Tuscany becomes the experience of a lifetime at this award winning castle residence nominated in:

• 2004 25 new best hotels in Italy Travel & Liesure
• 2005 Hot list – 60 best new hotels in the world Traveller Usa
• 2005 Hot list – 60 best new hotels in the world Gq Japan
• 2007 Andrew Harper Grand Award Winner
• 2008 Best Maison d’Hotels Hotel & Lodge
• 2009 101 Best Hotels in the World Tatler
• 2009 Table Hotels Selection Award

Located in Cinigiano (Grosseto) Castello di Vicarello sits on the green hills of Maremma in Tuscany, a castle transformed into an exclusive luxury hotel where the comforting touch of the owners, Aurora and Carlo Baccheschi Berti is an integral part of your holiday experience.

The garden is a quiet and relaxing area of Castello di Vicarello, simple and refreshing where Guests enjoy the outdoors of the Tuscan countryside amongst the roses, lavender, mulberry trees, the olive grove, vineyard and woods.

There are two swimming pools with wonderful panoramic view, open from April to October.

Dining at Castello di Vicarello is also a unique experience: During summer months meals are served outside and in winter before a warm fire…

Menus are based on local recipes prepared with produce from the Castle’s vegetable garden: wines are from the vineyard castle or selected local vineyards.

Vicarello produces its own biological olive oil and wine. Cooking lessons and wine tasting are available on request.

The magnificent position of Vicarello makes it an ideal place for meetings offering total privacy. Service is highly personalized.

The Guest Rooms

Castello di Vicarello features four suites and one villa, furnished with valuable objects gathered through years of traveling, all chosen to harmonize with the surrounding environment.

Near the Castle, one can walk into nature thanks to the Mediterranean wood surrounding or go horseback riding. Golfing in Tuscany is possible, there are 2 golf fields at less than an hour drive: hunting is possible on request.

Wellness and Fitness at Castello di Vicarello

Wellness and fitness are central to the Catello di Vicarello experience: A natural spa specializing in Ayurvedic Massage also offers reflexology shiatsu, as well as other treatments: The natural spa is a wooden raft and refuge with a view on the olive groves on the countryside.
Guests enjoy the pleasure of sauna or turkish bath.

Yoga Progam at Castello di Vicarello

Yoga lessons can be arranged at Castello di Vicarello – here is a program of traditional Hatha Yoga practice.

Morning: from 9am to 10am (1 hour) “ Yogasana and Pranayama Classes”
From 10am to 10:30am Discussion class

The aim of this class is to improve one’s flexibility and generate energy

Noon: from 11am to noon “Yoga Nidra”

This class is a complete stress removing meditation practice for Physical, Mental and Emotional balance of the Human being

Consultation of the guests: Counselling from3pm to 5pm – Complimentary for all guests

The aim of the consultation is to understand the guests physical ailments, mental worries, etc.

This allows the teacher to suggest routines for removing bodily ailments and mental imbalances through yogic aspect, providing the opportunity to explain the importance of yoga in connecting the body, mind and spirit  

Evening : from 5pm to 6pm “Sun Salutation Practice”

The aim of this class is to generate the “Prana”, life force, all over the body

On request evening time:

• Candle light meditation
• Soham Mantra meditation

Guests are welcome to attend all Yoga classes with a daily contribution of € 30.00 per person.

Ayurvedic massages are highly recommended after yoga classes. It will be a great accomplishment for your body.

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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“.

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