Category Archives: Florence

Florence and kids??-SURE!!

Florence-the town of the art, statues, frescoes, history….and you want to take a child? YES! Yes you can! A little homework will make your trip with a child more enjoyable. First explain there is no “technology” today-they will actually learn … Continue reading

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Doors of Tuscany

This door was found in my sweet little mountain hamlet! My hubby has a fascination with the doors in Tuscany. He took literally dozens of pictures-maybe we will make a calendar? Now the “kid” takes note of the doors-they are … Continue reading

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A Day with the Medici’s….

On a past visit in the heat of the summer we visited the Pitti Palace and Gardens-a lovely tour, full of jewels, furniture, treasures and even clothes of the Medici Family-all located right after you cross the Ponte Vecchio… This … Continue reading

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It’s all about the food…

We are back from our quick Spring Break trip to the flat in Crasciana and it was a great vacation once again. Every time I visit I give it a nickname..there is the romantic weekend trip, the olive trip, the … Continue reading

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No such thing as too much planning…

“You’re going to take the fun out of the trip” stated my friend who had watched me plan and plan and plan…two weeks in Tuscany with a nine year old and a teenager…Our goals were to vacation, learn about Tuscany, … Continue reading

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