Escape to Tuscany, 1st Edition : A Definitive Collection of One-of-a-Kind Travel Experiences (Fodor's Escape to Tuscany)
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Open Escape to Tuscany and you are there, heart and soul, abducted by a photo of the Castello Ripa D'Órcia. The 15th-century crenellated castle sits high above a valley of olive groves, wheat fields, and vineyards. Skim some more and you're exploring the rocky isle of Giglio among the mint, myrtle, and lavender. Or you land in Torre le Cannelle, an isolated stone tower by the sea from which lookouts used to scan the waters for Barbary pirates. Covering everything from olive and grape harvests to Carrara marble, the Apuan Alps, monasteries, sulfurous spas, medieval cities, the cowboys of Maremma, and the artistic glories of Florence, the tiny dream book also has a chapter of practicalities (with maps, directions to these lovely places, and lodging options that range from villas and castles to hermitages), providing the necessary details to allow your body to catch up to your soaring Tuscan fantasies. --Stephanie Gold
Book Description
A vacation you will never forget
A spectacular new color guide that highlights the exceptional experiences of one of Italy's most evocative regions.
Stay at the monastery seen in The English Patient
Let this book inspire and guide you as you plan your Tuscan getaway.  Each of the two dozen sites and experiences it highlights is a perfect gem -- as you'll see for yourself in more than 150 luscious photographs.
Harvest grapes for wine and press your own olive oil
Mix and match featured travel ideas like these to create a one-of-a-kind itinerary that showcases all the many facets of this storied corner of Italy.
Hike in the marble mountains that inspired Michelangelo
Or study cooking with Lorenza de' Medici, get the best possible view of Siena's legendary Palio, cheer the drivers in a spectacular classic-car race.  From celebrated San Gimignano to Tuscany's unsung cowboy country, the essence of Tuscany flourishes inside this book.
Plan your escape today
Use the planning section at the end of the book to find out about costs, lodging options, and more; detailed maps show you what's where.  Keep this book by your bedside to sweeten your dreams, or pop it into your tote bag when you hit the road.  And get ready for the trip of a lifetime.
Escape to Tuscany, 1st Edition : A Definitive Collection of One-of-a-Kind Travel Experiences (Fodor's Escape to Tuscany)
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