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Tuscany is what many people around the world envision as a true representation of Italy.  Rolling hills. Stone farmhouses. Vineyards. Olive groves. It is one of Italy's most popular tourist destinations and many travelers choose to rent a Tusan villa and live like Italians for a week or two. Six areas in Tuscany are protected by UNESCO:  the Val d'Orcia, the cathedral of Pisa, and the historic centers of Florence, San Gimignano,  Pienza and Siena.  The Etruscans were the first major civilization in this area and their imprint can be found throughout the region. Tuscany was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and there is history around every corner.
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The following articles are free for all readers to access:
An American Family in Tuscany
Uncovering the Mysteries of Tuscany Tour Guide Dario Castagno
Live the Bond, James Bond Experience at These Tuscany Rentals
The Dream Interview: Frances Mayes, Author of Under The Tuscan Sun
Rachael Ray's Italian Wedding Hideaway in Tuscany
Italy Events Calendar: What's Happening in Italy in 2010

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Rediscovering Paradise in Castiglioncello on The Coast of Tuscany (May 2011)
Our writer recalls several visits to the cliff-hugging Castiglioncello, complete with rocky coves, sandy beaches, a noteworthy fish festival and the things one thinks a coastal paradise in Tuscany should offer. . . . read more
Forte dei Marmi: Family-Friendly Tuscany Beach Vacation (May 2011)
Family travel expert Amie O'Shaughnessy of CiaoBambino.com explains why Forte dei Marmi makes the best base for a Tuscany beach vacation with kids. She tells us where to stay, where to swim, what to visit and what makes Forte dei Marmi so special. . . . read more
Visit Elba: All the Details on Where to Stay on Elba, What to Do on Elba and Where to Eat on Elba (May 2011)
Ready to visit the island of Elba, off the southern Tuscan coast? We've got a great Elba hotel recommendation, Elba restaurants you won't want to miss and all the details on the 10 best things to do on the island of Elba. . . . read more
10 Great Things to Do on The Island of Elba (May 2011)
Stunning beaches and glowing sunsets attract countless vacationing Italians to the island of Elba, located off the coast of southern Tuscany. Feel free to spend your vacation in exile (like Napoleon?!), enjoying il dolce far niente--but if you begin to yearn for a bit more exploration, here are ten terrific things for you to discover. . . . read more
Il Pellicano: The Love Resort in Tuscany (May 2011)
It was love at first sight.  As we turned down a steep narrow Tuscan road toward the sea, my gaze swept from majestic cliffs to terra cotta roofs to flower-strewn terraces to sun-dazzled water.  Il Pellicano took my breath away. . . . read more
Photographing La Dolce Vita: Photography in Italy with Brad Mikel (April 2011)
Master photographer Brad Mikel shares tips (and first-hand anecdotes) for taking better photos in Italy, especially for capturing the best light and incorporating Italians into your photos. . . . read more
Too Many Favorites!: Where to Stay in Cinque Terre and What to Photograph in Tuscany (April 2011)
Our master photographer shares some of his favorite secret places for travel and photography in the Cinque Terre and Tuscany. . . . read more
Gabriele's Favorite Places to Eat In and Around Florence (April 2011)
The Tuscan star of Extra Virgin lets us in on his favorite restaurants in Florence and in the hills above the city. . . . read more
Montepulciano's Wine Cathedral (March 2011)
Talk about creating great expectations. If your guide starts a tour by saying, "You are about to visit the most beautiful wine cellar in the world," well, she'd better deliver. . . . read more
In Tuscany, Biodynamic Wines Help Preserve the Past (November 2010)
One "fabbrica" near Lucca dives into biodynamic wines. Like organic agriculture, biodynamic methods eschew chemicals and synthetic fertilizers. But biodynamic agriculture goes further, operating a farm, a vineyard as a self-contained living organism. . . . read more
Food and Wine Experiences in Tuscany's Province of Pisa (October 2010)
Tour an artisanal pasta producer, considered to make Italy's best pasta. Visit a small, woman-run vineyard outside San Miniato, specializing in vin santo and spumante. Meet a young butcher who marries his love of meat with the arts and community. . . . read more
Exploring the Province of Pisa: San Miniato, Volterra, Lajatico (October 2010)
This corner of Tuscany has much to offer besides the city of Pisa - there's art, history, truffles, vampires and Andrea Bocelli! . . . read more
An Insider's Guide to Pisa Italy: Where to Eat, What to See, Where to Shop (October 2010)
One of our favorite Pisans shares a priceless list of what to see and do in Pisa. She tells us about her favorite restaurants, pizzeria and best place for a cup of coffee. Looking to buy leather she has the place. Also visit one of Pisa's up and coming museums and see a mural by Keith Haring. . . . read more
Where to Stay in the Province of Pisa: Agriturismos, Hotel and Villa Rentals (October 2010)
Our selection of places to stay in the Pisa province of Tuscany includes an agriturismo that's great for families, a honeymooner's paradise in Pisa, a quirky inn, villa rentals in Andrea Bocelli's hometown and more. . . . read more
The Dream Interview: Tuscany and Umbria Insider Barrie Kerper (July/August 2010)
Kerper is such a thorough researcher she would put any librarian at the Library of Congress to shame. She finds out absolutely everything about a place -- much of it through the eyes of other great travel writers -- and the presents the essential and the fascinating in a compelling way. . . . read more
What's New In Tuscany: A Museum and A Wine School (May 2010)
Visiting Tuscany this summer? We've got the 411 on a new museum in San Gimignano and a new wine school - with regularly scheduled, two-hour classes in English! . . . read more
Panzano in Chianti: A Butcher and His Town (March 2010)
Dario Cecchini helped put his hometown in Chianti on the map. Now he's expanded his butcher shop into several restaurants. Judy Witts Francini reports on Dario's sister's shop and new B+B and what else there is to see and do in Panzano. . . . read more
Lingering in Lovely Lucca Tuscany (October 2009)
One of the loveliest towns in all of Italy, Lucca enchants visitors with wide cafe-filled promenades, churches and palaces, fine shopping and much more. . . . read more
The Details for Lucca: Hotels, Apartment Rentals, Restaurants, Private Guides (October 2009)
We've got the 411 on where to stay and where to eat in Lucca as well as the contact information for two fabulous women who can show you around. . . . read more
Where to Shop in Lucca (October 2009)
Lucca - This gem of a city in Tuscany offers fantastic shopping. Our writer has put together a cheat sheet on not-to-miss fashion and home furnishings stores. . . . read more
Studying Italiano in Lucca Tuscany (October 2009)
Have you ever dreamed of spending a few weeks in Italy learning the language? Our writer went to language school in Lucca (Tuscany) and reports back... . . . read more
La Petraia: A Little Piece of Paradise in Tuscany (October 2009)
This organic farm in the heart of Chianti offers cooking classes, gourmet meals, lovely rooms and farm tours. . . . read more
How to Choose a Language School in Italy (October 2009)
Tips for what to ask about and look out for when you're selecting a language school to study Italian. . . . read more
Historic Locanda Toscanini in Tuscany (October 2009)
An American journalist and her Italian architect husband are behind the transformation an historic, run-down palazzo into an elegant country inn. . . . read more
Women Reign Supreme at These Italian Wineries (September 2009)
Learn about the women who are changing the face of Italian winemaking and how you can visit their vineyards in Tuscany and Piedmont. . . . read more
One Italian Expert's Guide to Tuscany: Dianne Hales' Favorites in Tuscany (May 2009)
The author of La Bella Lingua has been visiting one hotel in Tuscany year after year. She shares this special resort with you as well as her favorite Tuscany dining experiences and which Tuscan towns to visit. . . . read more
The Dream Interview: Catching Up with the Diva of Tuscan Cooking (May 2009)
We catch up with our friend - the diva of Tuscan cooking, chef, cooking school owner, culinary tour guide and now cookbook author - Judy Witts Francini. She shares the secrets of Tuscan cooking and her favorites places to eat in Florence and Tuscany. . . . read more
Tuscan Recipe: Diva's "Ravioli Gnudi" (Naked Ravioli) (May 2009)
Divina Cucina Judy Witts Francini shares her recipe for an easy and delicious Tuscan dish - Ravioli Gnudi. . . . read more
Art Classes in Italy: Landscape Painting Workshop in Tuscany (April 2009)
Imagine yourself following in the tradition of Renaissance painters, on a Tuscan hillside, in front of an easel, spending every day for a whole week capturing the landscape with your paints and brush. . . . read more
Art Classes in Italy: Jewelry Making Workshops in Cortona (April 2009)
Spend a week in the Tuscan town of Cortona to learn how to make reliquary jewelry which with charms bordered in silver, encased in glass, that hold tiny mementos, bits of photos or antique fragments. . . . read more
A Tuscany Olive Harvest Feeds the Body and Soul (March 2009)
The traditional Italian harvest method, called brucatura, pulling one olive at a time off the full branches, had brings our writer to a euphoric state. She tells you how you can join in a Tuscan olive harvest this November. . . . read more
Retiring in Italy Profile: One Couple's Move to Tuscany (February 2009)
This American couple recently retired in Tuscany. They share their advice for how to retire in Italy. . . . read more
Up Close with Pisa's Ancient Ships (July/August 2008)
Nine ships dating from the 2nd century B.C. to the 5th century A.D. are being restored now in Pisa, but the Antique Naval Museum is closed. What to do? Don't worry -- Dream of Italy has the secret to seeing these grande dames of the sea, up close and personal! . . . read more
Updates on Past Dream of Italy Articles (July/August 2008)
Want to know what Florence's Dario Cecchini is up to now, or how Milan's Hotel Manzoni is faring? Dream of Italy has all the latest updates for you! . . . read more
Noteworthy Italy Hotel Openings (April 2007)
Check out these new digs in Florence, Milan, Rome, Venice, Puglia, Sicily and Tuscany. Lots of new Italy hotels are opening! . . . read more
Family Travel: Take the Kids to Italy (February 2007 - Updated 2010)
Just married, we set off on a second, impromptu honeymoon for a bike tour of Italy. Just the two of . . . read more
The Dreaming of Tuscany Interview: Barbara Ohrbach (February 2007)
Lifestyle doyenne Barbara Milo Ohrbach may already be well known to Dream of Italy r . . . read more
Bargains Abound at the Prada and Gucci Outlets (January/February 2003)
The build-up is intense. First you have to find the elusive Prada Outlet (officially called . . . read more
Restaurant Reviews/Recipes from "A Culinary Traveller in Tuscany" (June 2006)
Restaurant reviews and recipes from the new book, A Culinary Traveller in Tuscany by Beth Elon. . . . read more
Tuscany: Ceramics, Castles and Culinary Adventures (June 2006)
An excerpt from the new book, A Culinary Traveller in Tuscany by Beth Elon. Includes restaurant reviews and recipes. . . . read more
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