Celebrity Life

The philosophy of traditional Tuscan cuisine is fresh, local ingredients, simply cooked. Relying heavily on traditional Italian meats and vegetables, cooked in the simplest way possible, often avoiding the use of heavy sauces. T-bone steak prepared on chestnut wood and served with salt, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil is a Florentine specialty, as... View Article

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  JULY 14 – AUGUST 25, 2018 Paying tribute to Lucca-born composer Giacomo Puccini, the Puccini Festival is held every summer in an open-air theater next to Puccini’s former home, Villa Mausoleum. Established in 1930, the festival now attracts 40,000 opera lovers each year, all keen to enjoy extraordinary productions of Puccini’s operas, including Madame... View Article

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WHEN BEST TO GO The best time to visit Florence is during spring and autumn when the weather is warm. Florence is hot, humid and crowded in July and August and many restaurants close during these months. Late October and November are mild but rainfall is high. Florence is quietest during the winter. ATTIRE Florentine... View Article

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  ANNUALLY IN MAY Divino Tuscany is a celebration of Tuscan winemaking excellence. The event brings together the top winemakers from Tuscany to promote, share and demystify their top-rated wines. Collaborators include James Suckling, former Senior Editor and European Bureau Chief of Wine Spectator and one of the world’s most influential wine critics, and IMG... View Article

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Alessandro Grassi is a longtime public relations guru based in Florence, Italy.  His career has spanned promoting top luxury brands from Panerai to St. Regis and Luxury Collection hotels in Italy to Mulberry with a very long list.  With two friends he is now satisfying his passion for the culinary world with the launch of... View Article

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  JULY 25 – AUGUST 30, 2014 Paying tribute to Lucca-born composer Giacomo Puccini, the Festival is held every summer in an open-air theater next to Puccini’s former home, Villa Mausoleum. Established in 1930, the festival now attracts 40,000 opera lovers each year, all keen to enjoy extraordinary productions of Puccini’s operas including Madam Butterfly,... View Article

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  JUNE 11 – 18, 2015 The Tuscan Sun Festival is an arts and lifestyle event with world-class concerts, wine and culinary events along with wellness classes. Some of the world’s finest musicians gather around each year to perform at the Sun Festival. During the day, visitors can take part in Tai Chi, Pilates and Yoga... View Article

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