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Nov 30, 2016 | Contributor: Janice NiederI recently completed a marvelous one-week Tuscan trekking trip with Hedonistic Hiking, and a luxury stay in an exclusive spa-hotel was a much-needed break following the excursion. My guest and I sought out the help of the five-star Adler Thermae Spa & Relax Resort, a wellness property in Tuscany, to help us revive our tired bones. The hotel is located next to the small hamlet of Bagno Vignoni, a town with a population of 35. ... Read More | 
Sep 18, 2015 | Contributor: Sean HillenGiant amphorae filled with multi-colored flowers greeted me upon entering the lobby of Hotel Cala Del Porto. Located amidst picturesque pine forests leading down to the Tyrrhenian Sea in the Maremma region of southern Tuscany, the hotel is an eclectic combination of rustic and modern furnishings with terracotta floors. ... Read More | 
Aug 18, 2015 | Contributor: Sean HillenAs you drive up to Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort in southwest Tuscany, you’ll see a large speckled building near a splashing waterfall, while at the same time smelling the faint aroma of rotten eggs. Welcome to the thermal baths of Maremma. Since ancient times, this region among the Grosseto hills has been home to numerous underground sulfurous hot springs lauded for their health-giving qualities for skin, respiration, blood circulation and rheumatic ailments. ... Read More | 
Aug 3, 2015 | Contributor: Sean HillenIf you have been hankering for authentic Italian food and have maybe even wondered how the real deal is cooked, the 1,235-acre Tenuta La Badiola Estate in Tuscany may be just the place. Home to La Villa and the Michelin-starred Trattoria Toscana (which is the only Alain Ducasse restaurant in Italy), the resort is one you will definitely want to visit. Found near the Castiglione della Pescaia coastline and the Tyrrhenian Sea, the property is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. It houses the L'Andana hotel and Casa Badiola Golf House, an ESPA spa, tennis courts, indoor and open-air swimming pools, and a driving range. ... Read More | 
Jul 29, 2015 | Contributor: Sean HillenEvening sunlight wove its golden threads through lace curtains as wood pigeons cooed from a branch opposite my second floor window at Villa Fontelunga in Tuscany. Nestled on a hill overlooking the Chiana Valley, the scene seems like one created straight from a painter's palate. It was easy to imagine author Frances Mayes’ enthusiasm in Under The Tuscan Sun, her book focusing on Cortona, a nearby town. ... Read More | 
Oct 13, 2014 | Contributor: Vicki Arkoff | 1 CommentTruffles are the diamonds of the food world, coveted by chefs and foodies across the globe for their heavenly aroma and distinctly earthy flavor. Their rarity, seasonality and the special means of their discovery make European truffles particularly pricey and competitively fought over. After all, they’re wild things, growing underground at the base of particular trees in specific climates, and it takes specially trained dogs and pigs to find them. ... Read More | 
Sep 1, 2014 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team | 2 CommentsThe first thing that caught our eye about this event is its name: L'Eroica. Understandably, this had us imagining some kind of fetish affair that we most likely wouldn’t want to participate in. Luckily, we were wrong. ... Read More | 
Jul 30, 2014 | Contributor: Vicki ArkoffHorseracing is the sport of kings, so it’s only fitting that a privileged few (just 20, to be exact) should get the royal treatment by attending Italy’s most luxurious and greatest horse race. Your vantage point for the legendary Palio di Siena in Tuscany? The private balcony of an ideally located appartamento overlooking the sardine-packed crowds gathered for the thrilling Palio dell’Assunta main event. ... Read More | 
Jul 24, 2013 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternLa Selva, one of Tuscany’s last great private estates, has been listed for sale by Christie’s International Real Estate for about $26 million. Set on an incredible 2,200 acres near Siena, the property includes a historic castle, guest villas and a farmhouse. The heart of the estate is the Castello della Selva, which dates back to the 14th century.... Read More | 
Apr 3, 2012 | Contributor: Susan Kime | 4 CommentsDavid Burden, CEO and Founder of Timbers Resorts in Carbondale Colorado (43 minutes from Aspen) is no stranger to complex and successful development projects. One Steamboat Place, The Preserve at Botany Bay, The Rocks Luxury Residence Club, The Residences At Esperanza, to name a very few, are all dimensions of Timbers Resorts.... Read More | 
Jan 4, 2012 | Contributor: Sophie DoranWhilst many a luxury hotel opened in 2011, it was one particular brand that felt particularly active and ambitious in the market. The Jumeirah Group, owned by the Dubai Holdings investment vehicle of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, opened no less than six properties in 2011 – significant when one considers the group operated just five properties in 2002.... Read More | 
Oct 7, 2011 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanThe Salvatore Ferragamo name has long been associated with careful craftsmanship, especially in the art of shoemaking. The family has since expanded their love of the finer things in life to winemaking, with the Il Borro Winery in the Tuscan region of Italy.... Read More | 
Mar 10, 2011 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoLocated deep within the Mugello Valley, surrounded by lush Italian countryside, authentic Tuscan art and culture, and near the sparkling Bilancino Lake, sits Villa le Maschere.... Read More |
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