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Florence & Tuscany Travel Guide with a Baby

It’s hard to find the words to properly convey how special Italy is. The cities and towns are picture-postcard perfect, especially in Tuscany where you can let your imagination run wild exploring Medieval towers, stare for hours at the rolling hilltops, and walk through the colorful historical streets of Florence, Lucca, and Siena. And if…

Family Activities in Florence and Tuscany

Tours and Tips: Florence has a tour or museum for just about every person out there — they have them for the history buffs, for the “just want to learn a little something” travelers, and there’s even options for the “I’m too cool for school” adventurers. However, no matter which category you fall into, if…

A Foodie’s Guide to Florence and Tuscany

Where or where to start with Italy and food?! Love letters could be written to Italian food — and it would be understandable. Italians appreciate quality food, fresh ingredients, and they are true masters at their craft. Here were the spots that left me wanting more. Favorite Food in Florence: My favorite spots on the…

Luxury Hotel Review: Borgo Pignano

Where to begin with Borgo? Do you only have a second to spare, and want to know if you should go? It has become my happy place. Yes, book it! More time to spare? Borgo is one of those hotels where upon pulling into the driveway, you instantly feel lucky to be there.…

Luxury Rental Review: Bardi Apartment

As mentioned in this post about Florence/Tuscany, renting an apartment is an absolute cost saver, compared to the cost of a hotel room during high season! I booked a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment for a fraction of the cost of booking a 4 or 5 star hotel; the rental also included a full kitchen…