Events

Arie di Roccamare along the Tuscan seacoast

April 20, 2019

Do you love classical music and are planning a vacation in Tuscany soon? Today, we propose a very interesting stay+event we want to share taking place at the Roccamare resort near Castiglione della Pescaia. If you’re already planning a trip, why not consider this opportunity to mix your passion with your vacation? The resort has…

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Dianella and Leonardo da Vinci: Honoring the Master in his Home Territory

March 6, 2019

Dianella’s Special Tribute to Leonardo da Vinci Dianella Winery, on the road to Vinci, Leonardo’s hometown, has prepared a whole year of activities to honor the life as well as ties that Leonardo had to his home land, the area around Vinci during 2019, which marks the 500th anniversary of his death. Leonardo was an…

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Pampering your Skin at Asmana

July 16, 2018

Summer can be tough on our skin, especially once it finally gets warm and you find yourself, like me, spending time outside soaking in the warm rays of the sun. I’ve learned the important thing is to both pamper yourself and your skin at the same time, ensuring the rays you catch are the right…

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The Duomo of Siena Shines with New Lights

June 28, 2018

Enjoy the splendor that is the pavement of the Duomo in Siena Special openings for 2018: from June 27 through July 31st, and from August 18 to October 28 The Sibilla Cumea, one of the intarsia found on the floor of the Duomo in Siena, says “in lucem veniet” o Verrà alla Luce.  The figure,…

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June in Tuscany Means Traditions

June 5, 2018

June marks the start of summer and is full of fun and interesting events for you to enjoy! In particular, if you want to surround yourself by Tuscan history, then consider including one of these historical re-enactments and traditional events into your itinerary. Ready to travel back in time to the Middle Ages? Take a…

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Green Brunches at Villa Dianella, from Fall through Spring

March 31, 2018

As Spring has arrived, so have a wide variety of events, especially on the weekends! This past Sunday was also a splendid sunny morning, perfect for spending time outdoors. We headed to Chianti, more precisely to the Chianti wine area to the west of Florence near Vinci, Leonardo’s birth home, to Villa Dianella. While there…

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Explore Tuscany on a Steam Train this Spring

March 23, 2018

A fun and interesting way to explore southern Tuscany – and, in particular, the Val d’Orcia area – is by traveling on a historical stream train! The Treno Natura program offers every spring and fall several full-day outings which depart from Siena and head to a different destination to explore a local festival or other…

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day & Carnival at the Hard Rock Cafe

February 8, 2018

There is something for the entire family this month at the Hard Rock Cafe in Florence! Looking for something to do this weekend with the kids for Carnival? Trying to figure out where to head next week for Valentine’s Day? Here are two proposals, both being held at the Hard Rock Cafe in Florence. GET…

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Something different every day at Asmana

February 5, 2018

Enjoying time off at Asmana If you’re planning to relax while in Tuscany, a sure way to achieve that is to make a stop at Asmana Wellness World (read our presentation here if you haven’t yet)! The spa/wellness center located on the outskirts of Florence is super easy to reach by car wherever you might…

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