Villa Perla: A Special Sicilian Seaside Home 7 Sep, 2010 Lounging on the patio, looking over Villa Perla’s infinity pool as it seems to melt seamlessly into the Ioneon Sea, you will start to daydream of all the things that make Sicily so enchanting- the...
Sparkling Sicily – A Jewel in the Middle of the Mediterranean 3 Sep, 2010 As you pass through the various regions of Italy, each one has its own unique culture, cuisine, and customs. Sicily, with its mountainous regions that drift into hillsides and then melt into golden beaches, is...
Sicily: From the Golden Coasts to the Green Hillsides 2 Sep, 2010 With golden, glistening beaches on the coastal fronts; green rolling hills, lush forests, and mountain peaks on the interior; and snow-topped Mount Etna commanding over the island, the diversity of the terrain is matched by...
Springtime Travels in Enchanting Tuscany 1 Sep, 2010 Amongst the memories of delicious meals, awe-striking art, beautiful hillsides, and idyllic beaches, one question lingers in the minds of every person who’s ever traveled to Tuscany- “when can we return?” Glenn and Anne-Marie traveled...
The Perfect Tuscan Villa for Family Reunions 1 Sep, 2010 Everyone gathers in the kitchen as the owner and culinary expert of Villa La Sassia presents a step by step lesson on preparing a traditional Tuscan dinner. The exquisitely simple combination of fresh ingredients including...
Falling in Love with the Sights, Sounds, and Tastes of Tuscany 30 Aug, 2010 The rich smell of garlic and tomatoes bursts through the windows of the trattorias, and the warm scent of fresh baked breads and dried fruit pour from the open bakery doors, inviting you to explore...
A long weekend in Florence 22 Jun, 2007 A Long Weekend in Florenceby Jan G. Weddings are often key milestones in ones life…first one attends as a child, tagging along as your older nephews and nieces get married. Then years later you and...
A week in Tuscany, Touring Villas in Chianti, Lucca and Montalcino 5 Jun, 2005 The Trip Report to Tuscany:Villas in Chianti, Lucca and Montalcino by Suzanne G. As vacation destinations go, Italy’s Tuscany region is up there with the very best. I never tire of this beautiful region, its...
Viva la Villas, a week touring Umbria 27 Jun, 2002 Umbria, Italy by Anne-Marie and Glenn Our week in Umbria, a region of rolling hills, fertile farmland and ancient medieval hill towns, provides a titillating tour of the senses. Getting There After arriving in Italy’s...
A Trip Through Umbria 5 Jun, 2001 A Trip Through Umbria by Bethany Ludwick Italy’s Umbria region is a land rich in spectacular scenery, rolling hills, cultural treasures and historic landmarks. Bordering Tuscany to the south, Umbria is similar in nature, topography...