Tuscany holds many splendours and Florence or Firenze as it is known in Italy is certainly one of the must see places for anybody. Between Florence and the coast lies the Garfagnana valley where we have a number of excellent villas and recently improved roads make this area a perfect base for enjoying Tuscany. The coastal area north of Pisa is lovely, with sandy beaches backed by spectacular marble topped mountains. It is very easy to catch a train or drive to Florence from all these areas.

It is not just the city of Florence which is so attractive it is the majestic surrounding countryside which is so beautiful it often appears more like an idyllic painting rather than reality. Set amidst the rolling hills dotted with Cyprus trees are numerous famous villages of which San Gimignano is perhaps the best know.