Moira Fitzpatrick Features Travel in Tuscany
Dear Colleague,
Italy continues to be a top destination for summer travelers, particularly Tuscany. The following luxury properties offer the best of Tuscany – Borgo Santo Pietro, a restored 13th century Tuscan villa in the countryside; Villa La Vedetta, an urban oasis with a stunning view of Florence; Il Negresco Hotel, an exclusive hotel next to the beach in Forte dei Marmi near Pisa.
BORGO SANTO PIETRO www.borgosantopietro.com This restored 13th-century Tuscan villa nestles in quiet seclusion near the village of Palazzetto offering panoramic views of the Serena valley, just 30 minutes from Siena and within walking distance of the historic San Galgano Abbey, once a popular destination for pilgrims. The informal16-room/suite country retreat, part of Relais & Chateaux, features medieval stone buildings,13 acres of garden with a courtyard, fountains, gazebo, rose garden, cypress-shaded lanes, a cherry orchard, apple, orange and lemon trees, vegetable and herb gardens, a wildflower meadow, private park, and lake, plus a Michelin Star restaurant Meo Modo by Chef Andrea Mattei.
The hotel offers 28 recently refurbished guest rooms. In addition to its award-winning fine dining restaurant, the hotel will soon be opening a new restaurant and bar – the Copper Room. The surrounding idyllic gardens brim with a colorful array of flowers, creating a romantic setting for the many weddings that take place at the hotel.
The hotel offers a variety of summer packages:
Chef for a Day offers guests the pleasure of nurturing, harvesting, preparing and eating locally grown Tuscan food in a Tuscan setting.
Package for two includes:
• Farm & vegetable garden tour
• Tuscan Traditions Cooking Class (hands-on cooking, learning to pair wines)
• Chocolate Passion Cooking Class
• Borgo Cooking School apron, notepad and recipe book
• Certificate from chef at end of courses
• Cost is €995 (reduced from €1260) for stays of three nights or more double occupancy.
The Five Senses of Borgo offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture of Tuscany and satisfy all five senses. The package for two includes:
• Taste: Indulge, enjoy, create and feed chocolate passion with tasting and chocolate making classes; €440 for two
• Touch: Gourmet cooking classes at the Borgo Cooking School and lunch with Chef; €640 for two
• Feel: Relaxing body massage using fresh herbs and raw ingredients from the Borgo gardens; €260 for two
• Smell: Personalized wine tasting experience at the Borgo Wine Academy; €200 for two
• See: Head gardener takes guests on a tour of the many different and inspiring gardens at Borgo. Learn how to infuse tea using herbs from the garden; price included Guests receive a 20% discount when all five activities are booked and a 10% discount when 3 are booked. Valid to Oct 15, 2016.
Please contact Moira for bookings and a special amenity.
VILLA LA VEDETTA www.villalavedettahotel.com This romantic 5-star hotel offers an ideal base for travelers who wish to explore Florence during the day and spend the evenings relaxing in a quiet urban retreat. The hotel includes a gourmet restaurant, bar, swimming pool and Jacuzzi & fitness room. This neo-renaissance villa is surrounded with its own private Italian garden and a spacious centuries-old park that slopes toward the Arno River. Facilities and services include complimentary shuttle service to/from the Florence city centre, use of a private sauna, Wi-Fi internet and car parking. Pets are welcome.
Romantic Emotions in the Bellavista Suite includes:
• One night's accommodation in the Bellavista Suite
• Welcome Champagne, fruit, home-made biscuits, bathrobes and slippers
• Exclusive use of sauna
• Romantic 4-course dinner for two (drinks excluded) served in suite
• Full buffet breakfast
• Complimentary Wi-Fi, parking/garage
• Advanced booking required 3 days before arrival; valid until Dec 31, 2016.
Starting price of the package is €749 and changes according to the daily published rate.
Please contact Moira for best available rate and bottle of Chianti in room.
HOTEL IL NEGRESCO www.hotelilnegresco.com Situated within a one-minute walk to the beach, in the chic town of Forte dei Marmi on the Versilian Rivera, just 30 min from Pisa Airport, Hotel Il Negresco offers views of the Tuscan coast and the majestic peaks of the Apuan Alps. This exclusive 40-room, four-star hotel features lavishly furnished interiors and accommodations, a superb restaurant, stylish lounge bar, outdoor swimming pool, rooftop garden with stunning views, and sophisticated meeting space. It also provides an ideal base for exploring the Tuscan coastline, as well as nearby Cinque Terre, and the renowned art cities of Pisa, Florence and Siena, and is only 1 km from the Casa Museo Ugo Guidi and 9 km from the 13th-century Pietrasanta Cathedral.
The hotel offers a variety of last minute packages:
Tasty Break in Forte Dei Marmi includes:
• 2 nights in double Sea View room
• Wine & olive oil tasting in Montecarlo Lucca
• Welcome aperitif at the bar
• Complimentary use of bikes during stay
• Full buffet breakfast
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Minimum stay two nights, valid to June 12, 2016.
Sporting Break in Forte Dei Marmi includes:
• 2 nights in double room
• 1 hour at Tennis Italia Club in Forte Dei Marmi or a choice of biking itineraries with different difficulty levels (extra price for professional guided tours)
• One massage per person
• Complimentary use of hotel's bikes during stay
• Welcome aperitif at bar
• Full buffet breakfast
• Complimentary Wi-Fi, parking/garage
• Minimum two night stay; valid to June 12, 2016
Package prices vary according to the published daily rate.
Please contact Moira for bookings and a special amenity.
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