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October 13, 2008

 
Tuscany A Timeless Landscape
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La Dolce Vita

Traveling is the ruin of all happiness!

There's no looking at a building here after seeing Italy.

                                                               --Fanny Burney
   

 

Villa architecture originated in Rome as a country house for the wealthy. After the fall of Rome, the term "villa" referred to a self-sufficient fortified farming compound.  However, during the Renaissance, the villa once more reemerged as a luxurious upper class country house designed for seasonal pleasure. If you're tired of trekking to yet another lavish hotel and prefer instead to live like the "locals" (those with important family names  and old money), why not rent yourself a staffed villa and explore Tuscany at your own pace?

 

Italian Villas for Rent

Tuscan Dream is an American based company with offices in the U.K. and Tuscany offering luxury villas available for rent as well as purchase. Their V.I.P. concierge services include wine and food, historical, cooking, walking and shopping tours.  They will also coordinate your dream wedding or event.

www.tuscandream.com

866-859-3494

 

Here are just two examples from their list of extensive properties.

 

Looking for the royal treatment?...

Castello di Galbino

Arezzo

9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, pool shower, vast gardens

Owner's housekeeper is included part-time

Historical fairytale castle with four magnificent towers.

Frescoes, carved stone staircases, arched ceilings, splendid views of Tiber valley

Weekly Rate:  Less than 14 people    9,750 euros

                          14-16 people             10,400 euros

                          16-18 people             11,050 euros
 
     
 
       
 
 
For those who prefer to have it all...

Villa Mangiacane

Florence

28 rooms, sleeps 56 , fully staffed

Restaurant, maid service, concierge, indoor & outdoor pools, spa, gym

16th century Renaissance Palace and presently a 5-star hotel that can be

rented in exclusivity; wine producing estate

Price upon request

 

 

 

      
 
       
 
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