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Luxe Castello di Casole's Stay 4 Pay 3 Package in Tuscany

What's better than waking up to the sweet melodies of Tuscan songbirds in your 10th century castle suite? Doing it for free, of course, with Castello di Casole's Stay-4-Pay-3 Package.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 26, 2012 at 3:35:50 PM EDT Tagged: Hotels, Deals, Tuscany, Italy
Deals & Discoveries, Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Hotels, Best of the Best

Five-Star Rome and Tuscany Summer Special

Two Italian resorts are partnering up to offer one outstanding offer now through October 20. Spend two nights at Rome's lavish Hotel Hassler followed by two nights at Tuscany's dreamy Il Pellicano for less.

Posted by Stephanie Johnnidis on April 25, 2012 at 11:00:56 AM EDT Tagged: Italy, Rome, Tuscany, Hotels, Deals
Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Exclusive Tuscany Travel Tips from Frances Mayes

Here, Frances Mayes shares her top Tuscany travel recommendations, from must-visit restaurants and charming hotels to local markets and trip-worthy festivals.

Posted by Erica Duecy on April 16, 2012 at 10:22:59 AM EDT Tagged: Tuscany, Italy
Trip Ideas & Itineraries, News

Cannondale Introduces New Worldwide Bike Tours

Cycling enthusiasts can look to bike-maker Cannondale's newly launched bike tours for their next bike-themed vacation. The tours follow the routes of legendary pro tours in America and Europe, but combine physical exertion with plenty of sightseeing and pampered recovery time factored in.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 09, 2012 at 3:24:33 PM EDT Tagged: Italy, France, Tuscany, Spain, Colorado, Hawaii
Best of the Best

10 Best Spa Trips for 2012

Emerge from the long winter with a wellness-inspired pick-me-up—set out for a rejuvenating getaway with one of these 10 best spa trips around the globe. From mountain escapes in the forests of New Hampshire and New York to traditional Thai massages in exotic Bangkok to a Great Barrier Reef-neighboring oasis Down Under (and beyond), our list of top spa trips offers a variety of tempting destinations wide and far that are primed for some well-deserved R & R.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on February 27, 2012 at 2:15:35 PM EST Tagged: New Hampshire, Bangkok, Thailand, Texas, Palm Springs, California, Florence, Italy, Massachusetts, Australia, Tuscany, New York, Spa
Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Top 10 Places to Travel this Spring

From chic new hotels to can't-miss art events, the season's top destinations are blossoming with fresh experiences. Whether you'd like to revel in the music at Prague's spring music festival, taste wines near the vines in Paso Robles, or mingle with Tuscan locals before the summer crowds arrive, these trips are sure to brighten your season.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 14, 2012 at 2:00:46 PM EST Tagged: New York, New York City, Italy, Tuscany, Florence, Siena, Florida, Miami, California, Winery, Spain, Festivals, Prague, Czech Republic, Australia, Sydney, Art, Outdoor Markets, Colorado, Hiking Walking, St Lucia, Caribbean, Texas, Denver
Cruises, News

Silversea Cruises Serves Up Slow Food Tours of Tuscany

Ultra-luxe, all-suite cruise line Silversea is cooking up a new "Slow Food Adventure in Tuscany" program in partnership with Slow Food Italy.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 09, 2012 at 1:55:16 PM EST Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Tuscany, Italy, Food, Wine
Trip Ideas & Itineraries

How to Experience the Palio: 7 Tips for Siena's Best Celebration

If you're lucky enough to be visiting Tuscany in summer, don't miss the Palio, a bareback horse race held every July 2 and August 16 in Siena's Piazza del Campo. Here are some insider tips for the best experience.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on June 21, 2011 at 12:52:51 PM EDT Tagged: Italy, Tuscany, Siena