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Red wine may be much more potent than was thought in extending human lifespan, researchers say in a new report that is likely to give impetus to the rapidly growing search for longevity drugs.
The study is based on dosing mice with resveratrol, an ingredient of some red wines. Some scientists are already […]

 
The lovely small town of Stia is just a short ride through the national forest from the villas and is a wonderful day trip. There you will find castles dating from the Medieval Age: Castle of Chiusi della Verne, Poppi, Romena, Castel San Niccolo and Montemignaio among others and museum. Summer brings cultural […]

May 31-Sept 7. 2008 Vatican Splendors from Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Swiss Guard are on view at the Western Reserve Historical Society museum in Cleveland. The exhibit features approximately 200 works of art and historically significant objects, many of which have never left the Vatican.  Michelangelo items and works […]

Living in Tuscany can easily arrange car. cell phone and navigational system rentals for our guests.  By working with an International Broker we are assured of the best price from the major rental companies in Italy.  Our knowledge of the offices and hours, makes and models, can find the most convenient and inexpensive auto rentals […]

 
 
To find truly unique gifts from Florence and between visits to the museums, churches and restaurants put some adventure in your shopping. While jewelry shops line the Ponte Vecchio and Via Torabuoni hosts the big names in Italian fashion, the side streets offer small unique shops selling chocolates, olive oil, handmade paper products […]

 
Italian business hours are approximately from 9.00am to 1.00pm and from 4.00pm to 7.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Banking hours in Italy are approximately 8.30am to 1.30pm and 3.00pm to 4.00pm Monday to Friday. The afternoon opening hours may vary from city to city. Banks are closed on Saturday, Sunday and on national […]

Travel to Rome from the Villas is made convenient by the commuter service to Florence and the Eurostar to Rome in 2 ½ hours.
An Important Change Visitors Should Know About:
The Roman Forum now charges an admission fee and has closed several of its most popular entrances. These changes will doubtlessly mean long entrance […]

 
Our guests celebrate marriages, birthdays, anniversaries, reunions and other occasions at their own private Tuscan villa. Arrangements can be made for a catered Tuscan feast (your pick of the best of the area and season) cooked and served by an experienced local cook. All foods are fresh and the dishes served are memorable and add […]

Below are the average Temperatures for Florence.  The villas of Living in Tuscany at a elevation of 1200 feet and backed by a national forest, are usually 5  to 10 degrees cooler.

January 50 degrees high 34 degrees low
March 59 degrees high 40 degrees low
April 65 degrees high 45 degrees low
May […]

Living in Tuscany can easily arrange for local winery visits and wine tastings. These beautiful villa estates are quite magnificent and the wineries themselves fascinating. Arrangements usually start with a tour of the estate followed with the tasting of 2 to 4 wines served with Bruschetta with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Options can include Affettati […]