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3 good Reasons To Visit Tuscany this Spring

With the stronger dollar and an economy slowly getting better in many areas around the world, 2015 is being slated as a prime time to visit the land ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’.  (more…)

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Spring in Tuscany with Kids: Our Ideas

We are constantly on the hunt to include fun ideas for families with kids vacationing in Tuscany for all seasons. At Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort we offer a variety of activities such as the art of beekeeping, nature walks, cooking classes aimed at entertaining the entire family.

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3 Things You Didn’t Know about Tuscany: Part 2

We first started this series discovering little or lesser-known facts about the region so many people love, Tuscany with this post here. We are continuing this series sharing more interesting facts from around our bella Toscana so please enjoy round two of what you probably didn’t know about Tuscany, and share the article if you like it. We appreciate the support.

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A Hidden Jewel: The Vasari Corridor Gallery

One of the secret jewels of the famous Medici family was most definitely the Vasari Corridor. A secret passageway that invokes mystery and fascination for those looking for a little off-the-beaten-path itinerary in Florence and gives any visitor a reason to ‘look’ up when walking by the Uffizi gallery or Ponte Vecchi bridge.  (more…)

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3 good Reasons To Visit Tuscany this Spring

With the stronger dollar and an economy slowly getting better in many areas around the world, 2015 is being slated as a prime time to visit the land ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’. 

Spring in Tuscany with Kids: Our Ideas

We are constantly on the hunt to include fun ideas for families with kids vacationing in Tuscany for all seasons. At Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort we offer a variety of activities such as the art of beekeeping, nature walks, cooking classes aimed at entertaining the entire family.

3 Things You Didn’t Know about Tuscany: Part 2

We first started this series discovering little or lesser-known facts about the region so many people love, Tuscany with this post here. We are continuing this series sharing more interesting facts from around our bella Toscana so please enjoy round two of what you probably didn’t know about Tuscany, and share the article if you […]

A Hidden Jewel: The Vasari Corridor Gallery

One of the secret jewels of the famous Medici family was most definitely the Vasari Corridor. A secret passageway that invokes mystery and fascination for those looking for a little off-the-beaten-path itinerary in Florence and gives any visitor a reason to ‘look’ up when walking by the Uffizi gallery or Ponte Vecchi bridge. 

Foodie Paradise above the Mercato Centrale in Florence

Imagine a place in Italy, where you can try all sorts of regional foods in large communal tables, open seven days a week, even Mondays. 3000 sq meters of space with over 500 seats.

Day Trip to Venice: Budget Options Even with Children!

There are so many interesting day trips that you can take from Tuscany, we recommend multiple visits to really explore the country slowly. From our corner in the Mugello Valley, you can take numerous day trips to various areas of the country while coming back to a comfortable, quite base in the hills of Vicchio.

Instagramming from Mugello: Our 3 Latest Favorites

It’s no doubt that one of the best ways to discover a place is through photography. We personally really enjoy the app instagram to see what people think about us (tagging #villacampestri), or better yet to see wonderful photos from all over Tuscany.

Exciting News About OliveToLive

Not your ordinary cruet: The OliveToLive system controls the environment to maintain olive oil quality at a restaurant in Spain. We are excited to share the latest news about OliveToLive by our founder and our own Paolo Pasquali. In this article by By CAROLINE J. BECK stated that the Community Organization for Research (ECOR) program is now studying […]

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