The Complete Capri Guide, Part II 21 Nov, 2016 Part II of the Complete Capri Guide, featuring the best activities, shops and day excursions! ACTIVITIES There is more to Capri than beach clubs and eating (though that is a majority of it). My favorite...
A Family Reunion in Tuscany 5 Oct, 2016 A Family Reunion in Tuscany By the Wilson Family I have just returned from the most glorious family reunion in Tuscany at the Villa Casa dei Frati. Having family on both coasts of the US,...
Capri, Positano and the Amazing Amalfi Coast 20 Jul, 2016 The scent of lemons in the air, the mountains spilling into the sea, the bluest of waters… elements that have made the Amalfi Coast a favored vacation retreat for centuries. As soon as you see...
How to Drink Like a Local with 3 Tuscany Wine Tours 29 Jun, 2016 With more than 157,000 acres of vineyards, the best wine can be found in one of these three Tuscan wine tours. The Tuscany region of Italy doesn’t just produce wine — it is wine. From...
You Can’t Get a Bad Meal in Italy! 13 May, 2016 As a discreet destination, Florence can captivate the tourist’s attention for endless days. The Uffizi and the Galleria dell’Accademia are required elements of the curriculum, and experiencing the splendor of the Battistero di San Giovanni...
The 2016 Umbria Jazz Festival: The Big Name Performers, What to Expect, and Where to Stay 11 May, 2016 For 10 days and nights, the sweet sound of jazz music can be heard throughout the medieval city of Perugia during the Umbria Jazz Festival. In the charming Italian city of Perugia, Umbria’s capital, the...
Amalfi Coast Holidays: Tailored Itineraries for Every Type of Traveler 4 May, 2016 Spend your Amalfi coast holidays exploring majestic cliffs, ruins, and turquoise waters. Italy is home to so many unique regions, each offering unforgettable experiences for visitors. The true gem of the country, however, could arguably be...
Cooking Classes in Tuscany for the Ultimate Culinary Retreat 6 Apr, 2016 Cooking Classes in Tuscany: Ultimate Culinary Retreat Signing up for cooking classes in Tuscany allows you to bring the region’s flavors of olive oil, pecorino, and lemon back home with you Tuscany offers many unique...
The Sights and Scents of the Amalfi Coast 16 Mar, 2016 by Jean Drewes, Villa Specialist The sights, the scents, the food of Italy. It is one of the most alluring places, and I can’t wait to tell you about my springtime trip to the Amalfi...
Spring in France, What a Delight! 16 Mar, 2016 by Steve Baker, Villa Specialist I had a wonderful and informative springtime trip to France, visiting all three areas we represent in the south: Provence, St. Tropez, and the Cote d’Azur. We had bright sun...