Tuscan Guru
Margherita Piliero owns and manages Le Pratola, one of the luxury villas featured by To Tuscany. In the first of a series of occasional interviews with our villa owners, Tuscan Guru spoke to Margherita about how she created this fabulous property and what special qualities it offers holidaymakers. “I grew up in Britain, but my…
Fashion fans, it’s time to put down that glass of Chianti and hit the shops because the countryside around Florence is one of the world’s best designer discount-shopping destinations. This is where many of the top luxury houses (we’re talking names such as Prada) have their production facilities. And at their factory shops, you’ll find…
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...