Tuscany Travel Guide

Welcome to To Tuscany’s Journal. It's brimming with inspirational ideas to help you make the most of your villa holiday in this beautiful part of Italy. Whatever your interests, you’ll find plenty of suggestions here to turn a...

Whether you are travelling as a couple, a family or as part of a larger group, why not enhance your visit to Tuscany with additional experiences to learn more about the region's rich culture?  When you book through To Tuscany, our team...

Montepulciano is effortlessly civilised and makes a beguiling base should you have a villa nearby. Its appeal lies in the mellow mix of Renaissance palaces and moody wine bars made for sipping Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Like all quintessential...

Spectacular Monteriggioni, north of Siena, is a medieval stronghold, encircled by well-preserved stone walls and fourteen towers. Like Montepulciano, this small hilltop town is emblematic of the Tuscan landscape. Often dubbed `the gateway to the...

Main Image: Tuscan tale: Casale La Canonica, the villa starring in ‘Meet Us In Tuscany’ When Janet Toll Davidson and her husband Richard embarked on a trip to Tuscany, little did she realise this fascinating trip would result in a...

Radda in Chianti is the heart of Tuscany's wine country, making it an ideal base for exploring the region. Strategically located between Gaiole in Chianti and Castellina in Chianti, Radda has a rich history as the headquarters of the Chianti...

Art, architecture and… hot springs. Tuscany may be world-renowned for the first two, but few outside Italy know much about the last. Yet, particularly in winter, an al-fresco soaking in mineral-rich waters is one of the best ways to enjoy this...

Colle di Val d'Elsa lies in the heart of Tuscany, close to Siena, Florence and Etruscan Volterra, making it a handy base for city-based day trips. Colle di Val d’Elsa can also be a stepping-stone to the countryside, especially to the...

Fashion fans, it’s time to put down that glass of Chianti and hit the shops because the countryside around Florence is one of the world’s best designer discount-shopping destinations. This is where many of the top luxury houses...

Carciofi Ripieni is a much-loved Tuscan recipe that showcases the region’s appreciation for seasonal vegetables and simple, carefully balanced flavours. Commonly prepared in spring when artichokes are at their best, this traditional dish...

A villa holiday in Tuscany offers the perfect balance of comfort, freedom and authentic Italian living. It’s so much more than accommodation; a villa becomes your home away from home in the heart of one of Italy’s most beautiful regions....

This Fiori di Zucca Fritti recipe makes for a delicious and easy accompaniment to an aperitif or a light starter. Lightly coated in batter and fried until crisp, these golden fritters are popular in Tuscany, valued for their simplicity. Whether they...

If I offered to take you to a beer festival in Tuscany, you’d probably think I was confused. If I then drove you half an hour south-east of Siena and led you along a couple of kilometres of gravel track to a small farm in the middle of nowhere,...