IT WAS EVENING outside the walled Renaissance city of Lucca. The geometric outlines of the church of Santa Maria Assunta were fading in the distance, blending with the hillside’s dusky blue. My ...

Rome, Italy – SopranoVillas, a leading luxury holiday rental company that offers an exclusive range of exquisite Italian villas, is happy to announce its hand-picked selection of the best luxury ...

As a hustle-and-bustle girlie with a penchant for history and architecture (and no fear of crowds), I have long been obsessed with Italy's pretty cities. Rome, Venice, Palermo, and Milan have all been ...

After landing in Florence, our first stop was La Selva, a restored 17th century villa located in Montevarchi, Tuscany (about an hour drive from the airport). The house, which is nestled in the heart ...

Eating pastries for breakfast, swimming in pools surrounded by vineyards, the land of La Dolce Vita is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion with family and friends. Consider staying in ...

Forte dei Marmi, a renowned seaside destination in Tuscany, continues to dominate the luxury property market thanks to its ...

Summer 2010 sold better than many villa owners expected, so small price increases have crept in for high season. Villas in central Tuscany continue to command a premium of 30 per cent over ...