Posts tagged with ‘hotels in tuscany’

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    A Treehouse in Italy

    By Sara Bliss on November 24, 2013
    Vogue’s Holiday Gift Guide featured this lovely gift idea–Suite Bleue, one of two treehouse rooms at La Piantata Bed & Breakfast in Arlena di Castro, Italy. Nestled in a century-old oak tree with views of lavender fields, an olive grove, and the mountains in the distance is probably one of the most romantic hotel rooms ever.  The B&B is set in […]
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    A New Hotel Helps Revive a Medieval Village: Monteverdi, Tuscany

    By Sara Bliss on August 14, 2012
    A lovely story of renovation and renewal. Castiglioncello del Trinoro was once a crumbling medieval town in a sleepy corner of Tuscany.  American lawyer and law professor Michael Cioffi spent the past 4 years buying up and restoring buildings in this teeny hilltop village, giving it a sparkling 2nd act. The result of his ongoing efforts is  Monteverdi, which currently […]
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    The Allure of Orange: L’Andana in Italy

    By Sara Bliss on April 26, 2011
    For spring, designers sent strong, saturated colors down the runways. Bold stripes, color-blocking, and monochromatic looks have taken hold of the fashion set, but the color that is capturing everyone’s attention this season is orange. Whether vibrant or more rusty, orange feels incredibly current.  It is also one of those magical hues that has the power to banish the blahs–it’s […]
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