Tuscan Guru
Snow sports fans aren’t confined to the Dolomites in Italy. You’ll find plenty of opportunities to play in the mountains of Tuscany, too, whether you want to ski, snowboard or just pull on a pair of snowshoes and stride out into wintry woods. Plus, passes can cost half the price of those in Alpine resorts…
Visiting too early in the year to catch the famous Palio di Siena? Try this alternative in Buti, near Pisa (facebook.com/paliodibuti). They may not have a shell-shaped piazza, but the main streets serve just as well for this version of the ancient urban horse race. Seven jockeys compete, bearing the colours of the flags...
We’ve hosted thousands of family holidays, so we know just what to look for to make sure your villa has everything the family will need? Here are our top tips: Book enough bedrooms… While many of our villas offer flexible living, some including sofa beds to maximise space, try to avoid skimping on the amount…