Did you know that Tuscany has almost 300 km of coastline, and 7 islands? Tuscany isn’t just Renaissance art, picturesque countryside, and wine towns (though we’ll take that too)! Here are my top picks for the Tuscan coast. I’ve chosen beautiful beaches that are conveniently located either in beach towns, or near nice sea villages. …
Tuscany’s Etruscan coast is where Florentines and Tuscan locals go to the beach for the weekend. Close to Pisa and Florence, it offers dramatic coastline, convenient and clean beaches, great food and ancient ruins! Here are my personal top picks on the Etruscan coast for: the most dramatic location: Castiglioncello best all around beach town …
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Heading to Milan from Florence by train? Here’s what to expect. From getting train tickets before your trip, to finding a taxi when you arrive in Milan, I’ve got you covered step by step. You’ll find my tips and advice for a smooth trip peppered in along the way. I live here in Italy, and …
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Looking for a local’s top spot on the Tuscan coast for kids? Here’s my plug for Cecina. Stay tuned for what makes Cecina so great if you’re headed to the Tuscan coast with children! I’ve been going to Cecina at least twice a year for over 15 years with my husband. And he’s been going …
Heading to the Tuscan coast and looking to cool off? Do you love water slides? Acqua Village in Cecina has 7 slides and 4 pools: it’s a clean, fun park and a great way to beat the intense Italian summer heat. Here’s my guide to Acqua Village Cecina, including features, whether or not to go, …
Heading to the Tuscan coast? Looking for a town with something for everyone? Here are my tips for spending a day in Cecina, one of my favorite Tuscan beach towns. I’ve been going to Cecina at least twice a year for over 15 years with my husband. And he’s been going every summer since he …
Stunning Lake Garda is lined with lovely towns. How do you choose where to stay? Bardolino, Lazise and Peschiera del Garda are my top 3 picks for where to stay on Lake Garda, not only because of their charm and beauty, but because they’re in an area packed with things to do. Stay tuned to …
A charming small village right on the southeastern shore of Lake Garda, Lazise offers wonderful dining, drinking, shopping, and even a castle! Enjoy beautiful vistas of Lake Garda and a myriad of ways to enjoy the lake, like walking and biking. Near Lazise there are more picturesque towns to explore, and even amusement parks! My …
Peschiera del Garda is a charming old town on Lake Garda that sits in a real Venetian fortress, and is flanked by bright blue canals. The fortress is a living UNESCO World Heritage Site that you can walk around, and enjoy wonderful dining, drinking, and shopping at the same time. Peschiera del Garda offers beautiful …
A small village brimming with charm at every turn, and it’s right on Lake Garda! Bardolino offers wonderful dining, drinking, and shopping; beautiful vistas of Lake Garda and a myriad of ways to enjoy the lake, like walking and biking. Near Bardolino there are more picturesque towns to explore, and even amusement parks! My guide, …
