Fattoria Fibbiano has received the “SEAL of QUALITY” from the Chamber of Commerce of Pisa, for the high qualities of its services and facilities. A construction that reflects the typical characteristics of the 17th century Tuscany rural style and that has been renovated in respect of contemporary needs.

The Agritourism is placed on the top of the hill, overlooking the Era valley, in the council of Terricciola classified “Citta’ del Vino”, crossed by white roads and footpaths that allow the guests to stroll through fields of wheat, sunflowers, olive tree plantation, vineyards and woodland.

The warm atmosphere, the attention for the particulars, the rural ambient and the short distance from the most famous cultural places have been the strength point of the farmhouse.
Guests can choose among six apartments and in particular period they can participate to the harvesting of grapes and olive.

Fattoria Fibbiano Villa country Pisa
Via Fibbiano, 2- 56030 Terricciola (Pisa)
Tel. & Fax +39 0587 635677

Last minute deals on seaside holidays in Sardinia in June, 2009, at the Hotel Flamingo Resort, a luxury 4 star hotel right by the sea.

Throughout the month of June, the Hotel Flamingo Resort is offering a 20% discount for bookings received no later than May 31, 2009. To discover our prices and see photos of the hotel, visit our website: http://www.hotelflamingo.it

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Perched on a hill, almost above the fertile land, covered with olive trees, the town is famous for the production of oil, which has a very ancient tradition. Trevi has a Roman origin and it is marked by a robust and compact plan, typical of the medieval times, enclosed by walls with a radius of 70 meters. The pavement is very particular covered by pebbles, which form traditional figures on it.
Among the principal buildings: the Church of S. Emiliano, built between the XII and XIII century and completely rebuilt in 1865. The original structure retains the three apses of the Romanesque era.
The Piaggia District that is an area where you find the church of S. Lucia, built in the fourteenth century, that of S. Chiara with an elliptical plant and the Palace of the XVI century that houses roman exhibits and frescoes of the fourteenth century.
S. Francis, a former convent, repeatedly restructured and now used as a Civic Art Gallery with works by Pinturicchio, Alunno and John of Corraduccio. For those who are interesting to spend a holiday, accommodations in Trevi are really numerous.

Tuscany and in particular the Chianti region is known for its production of wines of excellent quality and exported worldwide. Just in Chianti, specifically in the village of Fonterutoli, the family of the Marquis Mazzei is dedicated to viticulture from 24 generations. The family villa, built at the end of’500 where stood the ancient castle, is surrounded by 120 hectares of vineyards that are the basis of the reality of the prestigious wine region. Among the best known wine include the Castello di Fonterutoli, a sangiovese refined by a modest presence of Cabernet Sauvignon, Fonterutoli features added minimum Malvasia Nera, Colorino and Merlot, the requested Siepi that is distinguished by a unique taste and Poggio alla Biodola, a wine enhanced by an altitude of 500 meters. The Marquis is the owner of dell’Enoteca Fonterutoli, especially appreciated by those departing with the intent to carry out guided tours in Tuscany can taste the excellent wines of the area. The Enoteca, in fact, offers its clients a program that provides differentiated tour in the village and in the historical cellars with the guidance of experienced sommelier.

Basquiat, one of the most important figures of American graffiti production will be protagonist in an exhibition that tooks place in Rome at the Museo del Corso. His works embody the cries of those who have experienced the indifference and discrimination of the suburbs of New York. The exhibition gathers 40 works: black figures, images incorporated in the landscape of his youth (cars, policemen, cartoons, comic books, graffiti on canvas. Cultural models of urban areas, mainly black, often marginalized which are translated into works of strong emotional tension. An exhibition not to be missed to understand the art of the great artist Jean Michael Basquiat and discover the other side of New York.

For who is interested in Rome accommodation, we suggest holiday accommodation in Rome.

If you are interested in a special holiday in Tuscany I’ve discovered a very particular country farm, Podere Paterno. It’s a large stone country house fully furnished in refined Tuscan rural style. Situated in the middle of a scenic hilly area, it’s ideal for parties and celebrations. The hill of Podere paterno overlooks many surrounding medieval towns like Volterra, Lajatico, Peccioli, Terricciola and Chianni.
In the garden there is a fantastic and panoramic swimming pool, where you can relax and have fun, organizing barbecue parties.
On the ground floor, accessible from the garden and the comfortable dining room, you find a fully equipped kitchen with a gas cooker, an oven, a fridge and a freezer. Next to the dining room there is a living room with billiards, large open fireplace, Sat-TV room, HI-FI set with overhead projector and cinema screen, a toilet with shower and an intermediate floor with a piano.
On the first floor there are three large double bedrooms and two large bathrooms with tub.

The villa is gay friendly and nudism is accepted.

Podere Paterno - Villa rental in Tuscany

Croce del Magno, Chianni (Pisa)

A simple way to learn Italian language spending a fun holiday. That is possible thanks ILM. The Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo offers courses organized in weekly modules. The lessons can be in a group, from 20 to 30 hours per week, or individual lessons form 2 to 8 hours per day. It also provides courses aiming at learning the daily use of Italian language, characterized by authentic material and group work.
The school provides different courses, where students learn Italian doing other things or, if you like, where entertainment and fun are just an excuse to learn the language.
Cookery course, art history, Italian cooking, wine-tasting course, painting course to enjoy the holiday, learning the Italian language.
It is also possible to attend weekly summer courses in Viareggio, organized so that students have more free time for tourist excursions and sunbathing on the beach.

ILM - Italian Language courses

Umbria lies in the shadow of its more illustrious neighbor, Tuscany. The many Umbrian hills and mountains cast long dark shadows over river valleys which are already darkened by lush chestnut groves and elm forests. The beauty of this land, the endless green of its holm-oak groves, its millenary history, its flavours contribute to increase tourism in the region.
Visiting places in Umbria one can see clearly the presence of man starting from the Etruscans, or the Umbrians, to the Romans and their whealthy villas, the Middle Age with its many fortresses and castles, the Renaissance and its fabulous paintings and the elegance and eurhythmy of its courtyards.
For those who want to visit the region we suggest Umbria holiday rentals.

Motorhome offers you the perfect way to get the most out of your holiday, in total freedom of movement. Can you imagine the excitement you will feel at gazing upon peaceful forests, hills or small towns.
Imagine waking up in a luxurious motorhome, taking a nice warm shower, putting the kettle on and stepping outside to a beautiful beach in Italy; a ski run in Austria; a vineyard in Kent; or perhaps your favorite distillery in Scotland.
Motorhome hire in Italy is the ideal solution for a perfect holiday.

According to tradition, the idea starts from the desire of St. Francis to revive the birth took place in Bethlehem: in 1223 in Greccio, in Umbria, at midnight he enriched mass with the presence of a living crib. That episode was painted by Giotto in the fresco of Superior Basilic of Assisi. But there are also those who say that the Church didn’t give Francis the permission to celebrate this "unusual" Mass into a church and then the function was taken into a cave.
Now the crib is known all around the world even if its birth is associated to Umbria.