deadmanskipping
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My husband and I will be staying in Florence for 3 nights at the beginning of May and then my dream is to stay for 4 nights in a romantic get-away in Tuscany, before heading to Rome. I'm at a loss for what town to stay in for these 4 nights. I'm leaning toward the Grosseto area because it's midway from Florence to Rome. I have visions of being close to the coast so areas of Maremma, Talamone and Porto Santo Stefano seem appealing. My problem is that we won't have a car and will be relying on public transportation (rail, train, bus, or hire a driver). I'd also LOVE to visit Saturnia for the hot springs. I want it all! Where is a good place to park it for 4 nights in a classic tuscan town with amazing views? My criteria would be: a very private villa or farmhouse to rent with excellent views (hills, coast), but not so isolated that we couldn't have access to public transportation as well as a small town or two for quaint restaurants and shopping. I very much want the "feel" of Tuscany, rather than a tourist hot-spot. Is there a great town or two that would offer sites such as a winery, views of the coast, unique architecture to capture on film and a romantic get-away for the both of us? Do we need to stay closer inland, and forgo my dream of waking up to the views of the coast? I want more of a private hide-away, but my husband will get cabin fever, so I'm looking for someplace that will accommodate the both of us. Please help!!!--Elizabeth