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April 16, 2007

Tuscan recipes: from appetizers to desserts

Take a look at this site if you are interested in cooking up a Tuscan recipe. The site is mainly in Italian but you can find some recipes in English. If you are feeling daring and would like to test your Italian, we recommend checking out this site in the Italian if you really want to get to know Tuscan cuisine. You can find recipes for appetizers, pasta dishes, meat dishes, and desserts. After you have done some cooking, you can look through many more pages dedicated to Tuscany detailing cooking events and much more with photo galleries.

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April 14, 2007

Farmhouses, country homes and appartments for exploring Tuscany’s countryside

You can choose a place to stay in Tuscany’s countryside from a wide selection of farmhouses, country homes and apartments available on this site. The site also gives an explanation of the booming business of farm holidays in Tuscany. The site’s search engine helps you to choose an accommodation by providing information such as descriptions, prices, facilities, contact numbers and photos. Don’t forget to check out the weather forecast in Tuscany, available on this site, if you are planning a trip to this beautiful region. If you work in the farm holiday business, you can also request to insert your farmhouse in their database.

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April 13, 2007

Vacations in Tuscany: bed and breakfast’s and much more

You can find a bed and breakfast in any part of Tuscany through this site. The search can be done either by searching by province or town, or by simply clicking on the interactive map of the region. There is a description of each accommodation with pictures included of both the inside and outside of the structure. You can also find info about contacts, prices and ratings from other tourists who stayed in the B&B.

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April 10, 2007

Hotels, B&B guesthomes and farmhouses in Tuscany

This site is a great resource if you are looking for accommodation in Tuscany. It includes accommodation such as hotels, bed and breakfast guesthomes, farmhouses, historical accommodation, and country homes. Each page describes the facilities and includes photos, contact numbers, and nearby attractions. You can also find a list of places to visit with information on history and geography.

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March 2, 2007

In search of personalized farmhouses, B&B homes and last minute offers

In search of personalized farmhouses, B&B homes and last minute offersAlthough only in Italian, this site is very resourceful for foreign tourists looking to visit Tuscany as the sites aimed at Italians may have better bargains. You can look for farmhouses, bed & breakfast homes, apartments, villas and holiday homes through this site. Narrow your search by selecting a geographical area or by requesting certain facilities. Every page offers detailed descriptions on the accommodation, prices, contacts and an interactive map on how to arrive. Don’t forget the section dedicated to special and last minute offers.

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February 28, 2007

The natural beauties of Tuscany

The natural beauties of TuscanyLooking for a tour in Tuscany? Need some suggestions for what to do in this beautiful region? This site offers loads of information regarding towns, history, facts, and gastronomy on Tuscany. You can find everything you need to plan a cultural holiday or to organize a tour through the natural parks in Tuscany. Do not miss the sections dedicated to local handmade and gourmet products, which include info and dates for events, festivals, sagre and palios in the region. The pages all include colourful photos and detailed descriptions, but watch out – the site is only in Italian for now. However, if you know Italian the check out the section dedicated to interesting facts and folklore of Tuscany.

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January 22, 2007

Tuscan holidays Culture, tourism and Tuscan cuisine

You’ll need to brush up on your Italian to use this site as it is available only in Italian for now. Tuscany, as we all know, has much to offer tourists and adventure goers. This site has put together a wealth of information on the most interesting things to do in Tuscany. The section dedicated to culture includes: monuments, museums, churches, abbeys, monasteries, forts, castles, medieval festivals and fairs. For accommodation, there is a list of farmhouses, apartments, and bed and breakfast homes that includes contact info and prices. You can even do a search based on the area you are looking for, such as: Argentario, Chianti, Costa degli Estruschi, Maremma, Mugello, and San Gimignano. The most interesting section is dedicated to Tuscan food and wine which includes Tuscan recipes and information on local products like meat, wine, olive oil and cheese.

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January 20, 2007

Hotels, Bed and Breakfast guesthouses and holiday homes for a holiday in Tuscany

Hotels, Bed and Breakfast guesthouses and holiday homes for a holiday in TuscanyInfoTuscany has a wealth of information for those of you who dream of vacationing in Tuscany: a detailed list of B&B homes, vacation homes, farmhouses, hotels, as well as restaurants, wine cellars and shops. The section dedicated to last minute deals is also very interesting with a vast choice to choose from. You can even find some particular local artisan products from some recommended shops, as well as local food and wine. A list of contacts is provided. There is also a section for all the main events in Tuscany, a list of health spas and beauty farms.

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January 19, 2007

Abbadia a Rofeno: taste testing and cooking courses

Abbadia a Rofeno: taste testing and cooking coursesAbbadia a Rofeno is a beautiful medieval abbey, recently renovated, located in the pristine area of Tuscany called Crete Senesi in the Town of Asciano, 20 Km from Siena. The gourmet association Altopalato organizes a series of weekends with a theme. Participants take part in an itinerary that covers topics such as old recipes from the Italian Renaissance and includes taste testing and cooking lessons. Their first weekend programme is scheduled for April 13-15, 2007. The site, available only in Italian at the moment, offers more details on their programmes with instructions as to how to participate.

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January 18, 2007

The Etruscan coast: Tuscany’s Mediterranean Sea

The Etruscan coast: Tuscany�s Mediterranean SeaThis site has all the info you need about the Etruscan Coast, which spans from Livorno to Piombino and includes some of the most beautiful spots in Tuscany. This area is rich in history, art, archaeology, and of course nature, having a beautiful sea and wonderful parks. A good part of the area surrounding the Etruscan Coast is organized into Parks, protected areas, natural oases, ad nature reserves. This site has been up and running, offering a great deal of useful information, since 2004.You can find tourist information - including food and wine, restaurants, accommodation, sports and recreation - based on a selected area that you choose.

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