Tuscany’s Thermal Spa Cave: Grotta Giusti Resort and Spa

Photo courtesy of Grotta Giusti

VIDEO and highlights of our amazing “steam bath” experience in a thermal cave many feet below the surface. Italy visitors simply must do this! Read on…

The Luxury, Art-Déco 5-Star Hotel Lord Byron – Rome, Italy

Hotel Lord Byron

VIDEO and highlights of our stay at the luxury, Art-Déco Hotel Lord Byron in Rome, Italy. Read on…

L’Andana: a Luxury Tuscan Resort, Villa, Spa, and Winery

L'andana Resort

VIDEO and highlights of our stay at this remarkable luxury boutique hotel complete with the on-site Michelin-star rated restaurant of Chef Alain Ducasse. Read on…

Fiat 500 Wine Tasting Tour in Florence, Italy

Video highlights of our experience driving classic Fiat 500s through the mountain foothills of Florence on a wine tasting tour. Big fun! Read on…

Check-In: Hotel Castello Di Casole, a Luxury Tuscan Castle

Hotel Castello Di Casole

This 10th century castle turned luxury boutique hotel had us wanting to stay for weeks on end. We also recorded a video just for you. Read on…

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze: Über-luxury Hotel in Florence, Italy

Four Seasons Florence Lobby

Hey boomers, how would you like to stay in a 15th century Italian palace turned luxury hotel. Then look no further than the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze. Read on…

Venice Luxury Hotel: Bauer Palladio Hotel & Spa

Bauers Palladio Venice

Highlights of our stay at one of the luxury boutique hotels in the Bauer Venezia collection in Venice, Italy. Read on…

How to Select a Walking Group Tour Guide When Visiting Italy

Walks of Italy Tour Guide

When visiting Italy, a competent, licensed walking tour guide is an absolute must. Here’s 10 Tips to help you find the right one. Read on…

Travel Photo: Italian Leather Purses in Florence

Italian Leather Purses

What is it that draws the female species to think that she might need another purse when her closet is overflowing with perfectly fine specimens? Comments appreciated…

Standing Mute Before a Sunrise in Tuscany

Tuscan Sunrise

When presented with such a stunningly beautiful scene, why is our common response a gasp followed by silent awe? For my thoughts, read on…