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3 Tuscan stays tailored just for you

While there are so many reasons to visit Tuscany and stay in a beautiful villa that will stay in your memories for years to come, we have some stays we know you’ll like.  The food, the architecture and the history all bring millions of visitors from all over the world to experience Italian life, food and the art of relaxation.

We thought it would be fun to write a blog post tailored to 3 different kinds of visitors in Tuscany with some of our special offers – tailored just for you!

There really is something for everyone and we hope to see you in 2014!

1. The Gourmet Foodie

One of the best best reasons to visit the Mugello region of Tuscany is the incredible traditional food that hails from this region. Our in-house restaurant L’Olivaia is the perfect place to enjoy the flavors of this region so we have created a special package offering those staying at out resort a daily 3-course, a la carte dinner included in the room rate. The special ‘star of the show’ during dinner revolves around our prized extra virgin olive oil.

2. The Shopaholic

Many might be surprised that despite being in teh countryside, this region boasts a number of shopping opportunities for anyone looking to find a beautiful made-in-Italy product to take home from their trip. Located near our resort is the famous Barberino shopping center where you can find 200 of your favorite designer brands. We propose this special package that includes a gift certificate to the shopping center and a 3-course meal at our resort. After all shopping has a tendence to work up a quite an appetite!

3. The spa connoisseur 

Along with offering all sorts of packages catered to foodies and those looking to save some euros during their next European adventure. We also have a special package for all of the five senses with an emphasis on the art of relax. Not only do you get a four course meal at our restaurant and a special sensory tour, we also include a relaxing massage inside our incredible small bamboo forest on-site.

Want to see more? 

We also have several other packages that will certainly fit the needs of anyone looking for a relaxing, gourmet holiday in Tuscany. Take advantage of these special offers now – we’ll hopefully see you soon!

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