IT WAS EVENING outside the walled Renaissance city of Lucca. The geometric outlines of the church of Santa Maria Assunta were fading in the distance, blending with the hillside’s dusky blue. My ...

Tuscany, a region in central Italy, is renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. From the rolling hills covered in vineyards and olive groves to the historical cities ...

As a hustle-and-bustle girlie with a penchant for history and architecture (and no fear of crowds), I have long been obsessed with Italy's pretty cities. Rome, Venice, Palermo, and Milan have all been ...

Eating pastries for breakfast, swimming in pools surrounded by vineyards, the land of La Dolce Vita is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion with family and friends. Consider staying in ...

When it comes to vacation dreams, few hold the enduring appeal of staying in a Tuscan villa. Think classic stone architecture, intricate tile work, pergola views over sun-dappled vineyards. And the ...

After landing in Florence, our first stop was La Selva, a restored 17th century villa located in Montevarchi, Tuscany (about an hour drive from the airport). The house, which is nestled in the heart ...

Anyone up for a trip to Italy? If so, we’ve found the perfect place to stay with family or friends (or both!). The beautiful villa from the movie “Under the Tuscan Sun” is available to rent, and can ...

Stay in splendid isolation at the villas and farmhouses for rent in the rolling hills of rural Italy, and you will feel right at home. For some, it seems the impossible dream. A distant playground for ...

Instead, my favourite memories are moments, when reality blurred just enough to feel that the gorgeous, terracotta-hued villa we were staying in might just be mine. Tuscany, like New York and Venice, ...