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Apartments
in the centre of Cortona with spectacular views
 Christmas bookings On a hillside, overlooking the Val di Chiana, this house of traditional apartments, with stunning views to Lake Trasimeno, is steps away from the medieval centre of Cortona. If you plan to travel in Tuscany Italy, contact us for details of this affordable way to stay in Tuscany and last minute availability. Just a short stroll from the house, through narrow viccoli  (lanes), are great shops of all kinds. The warm Cortona welcome and
buzz of people who love life. Cortona is truly a special place, even
to seasoned visitors to Italy! You will find much significant
history in the architecture and many important Italian artists
were born in Cortona. You will probably have read Under the Tuscan
Sun by Frances Mayes, who lives in Cortona.
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or a Palace near Lucca Palazzo near Lucca  Early
nineteenth century, frescoed, in grounds of 50 acres consisting of
pine forests, olive groves, extensive gardens, a still consecrated
chapel and a large pool and floodlit tennis court. The house sleeps 22 in great comfort, has a cinema, a vast Tuscan demonstration kitchen and five reception rooms making it perfect  for
family reunions and big parties. Most of the
double beds are six feet wide
Super King size and there are 4 twin
bedrooms in the villa. However if more twin rooms are required
this can be arranged.There are 2 other houses on the estate sleeping 6 and 4 and a sister villa in the same village sleeping 34 so we can accommodate 64 people if required. The villa is a perfect location for exploring Tuscany and is near the airport (Pisa -25 minutes) and near the sea (Forte dei Marmi). Just two recommended holiday or conference ideas for Christmas, New Year and Spring/Summer 2009, from Tuscany Traveller. | ||||||||
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Natale
(Christmas) 2008,
 Traveller
will be in the Arezzo province exploring comuni like
Cortona and sharing in the fun and festivity of this time of the year with
friendly Tuscans.
 When the harvests are gathered, the region known as the Val di Chiana and the Val di Chio may well have snow; even then, it is possible, on some days, to sit in the sun on the terrace. Light snow in Cortona last Christmas added to its magic. The passeggiata will buzz as it does in summer. Expensive stylish, heavier coats come out to replace summer dresses, but Tuscans look just as stylish in winter and still dress as much for looking good, as for warmth. The shaking of hands and the kissing of cheeks, the strong espresso coffee and occasional wine, buona sera, ciao, salve, come va, filling the air with the sound of the beautiful Italian language 
 and
the soft Arezzo dialect. It's a softer way of life and life is
loved.
In Tuscany, Natale (Christmas) is more a religious celebration than a consumer spree and the churches are splendid sights, inside and out. Christmas Eve is the main celebration event. The Epiphany is celebrated on the 6th January and is marked by La Befana (the good witch), who may visit your house and bring children candy or a piece of charcoal. The Epiphany" actually celebrates the three wise men who made the journey to visit the baby Jesus. Town Apartments | |||||||||
 Artists,
Art and History in TuscanyTraveller finds evidence of the province's rich Renaissance art history, Etruscan artefacts and Roman architecture, publishing individual Place Files and features in the regular Tuscany Traveller newsletter . Features on where to eat, shop, take specialist art history courses, involve in activity / sport holidays and be entertained (events) including arts events like Roberto Borgni (see left) recent exhibition. Tuscany Traveller also publishes information on Tuscan food, recipes and wine. Book your holiday accommodation in Tuscany through us at selected and recommended locations and receive detailed and informed travel information, to make your stay in Tuscany even better. | |||||||||
Artisan Tuscan Gifts of all
Kinds  Paintings of Tuscany,
photographs
of Tuscan sunsets, local leather artisans,
many art and
craft
based products to a high aesthetic standard.
Antique maps, hand made stationery. To remind you of Tuscany now,
many
presents and gifts from the hands of Tuscan Artisans. Italian
designers work with studios throughout Tuscany to produce all
sorts of elegant and stylish clothes and accessories from hand
knitted garments and scarves to exquisite evening wear and
jewellery. In the Tuscany Traveller newsletter we keep you
informed of otherwise unknown designers and artisans and give you
access to in what many cases are limited numbers of what they
design and produce.
Il Pozzo (the well) is one such treasure trove. Hidden down a
Cortona Vicolo is a renovated basement with a restored well is
home to photographers, antique cartographers and leather goods
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This, the most famous of the 20 regions of Italy is in central
Italy, its western edge is coastline, but to the north, east and
south it borders with
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other regions: Liguria, Emilia Romagna, Marche, Umbria and Lazio.
Tuscany is celebrated for its wealth of art, illustrious history
(Etruscan and Roman) and richly evocative landscape. It's a place
where the past and present fuse into a delicate harmony. Whichever
part of the province you choose to explore, you will find an
ancient land every bit as captivating as its reputation promises.
Your only problem is deciding what to leave out. Traveller
gets behind the tourist exteriors and finds the real Tuscany to
make your choices easier and your travel even better. There are
different types of holidays, you can laze by a pool or learn to
cook, paint or take photographs, all holidays available. See
Etruscan artefacts and Roman architecture. There is ballooning,
bike tours on its beautiful roads, and sports including fencing
and rowing. Let us tailor-make your stay or find the best villa,
farmhouse with swimming pool or apartment for you to stay in.