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Wine Routes in Tuscany

September 23, 2008 – 9:44 am

Sharing a carafe of Chianti while the autumnal Tuscan air swirls around you is one of life’s great pleasures. Of course, there’s more to Tuscan wine than the everyday Chianti, and fall is the perfect time to explore the region and its many vineyards.
Did you know that there are 14 wine routes in Tuscany, also [...]

By mmr | Also posted in By Area, Food and Wine, Out and About, Tuscany | Comments (0)

The Ultimate Italian Driving Adventure

September 3, 2008 – 1:27 am

If you’re the type of traveler who likes to go it alone and doesn’t mind injecting a little technological know-how into your trip, then a GPS-driven self-guided tour may be the ticket.
Information about Zephyr Self-Guided Adventures through Italy just crossed our desks over the weekend. The company offers walks, biking, and driving tours through Tuscany, [...]

By mmr | Also posted in Active Travel, By Area, Deals and Packages, Eco Travel, Lazio, Out and About, Parks and Nature, Specialty Travel, Tuscany, Umbria | Comments (0)

Italy Article Round-Up

July 16, 2008 – 10:05 am

In case you missed these recent articles on travel to Italy…
New York Times
Sicily, Through the Eyes of the Leopard
The Washington Post
See Naples…And Eat
Sydney Morning Herald
Ready for Super-Bol (A Search for the Best Ragu in Bologna)
Los Angeles Times
Exploring Sun-Splashed Venice’s City Squares
The Guardian (UK)
Instant Weekend…Turin
The Boston Globe
Eat Them All, Pray For More, Love the Neopolitan Pie
Ancient [...]

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Italy’s Most Scenic Drives

June 26, 2007 – 2:58 am

Today’s tip from Fodor’s looks at the best driving tours in Italy. They include the Via Aurelia, the Grande Strade delle Dolomiti, and - my favorite - the S222 through Tuscany, also known as the Via Chiantigiana.
I’m certain there are more than just three drives in Italy that will make your jaws drop. Did you [...]

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