Many tourists, coming from each part of the world, spend their holidays in Tuscany (particularly in Florence), but always visit “the same places”, the most famous or well-known ones. Florence has many other beauties. It isn’t only the Chatedral of Santa Maraia del Fiore, the Brunelleschi’s cupola or Palazzo Vecchio… Please consider these suggestions to live a relaxing vacation in Tuscany, by discovering the most hidden aspects of Florence. 1. The “Certosa di Galluzzo”, also called “Florence Charterhouse” (Certosa di Firenze), is located on top of Monte Acuto and is an ancient...

As we have stated previously in this blog, luxury I’m sure you’ll agree, is a pretty subjective matter particularly when we come to ask ourselves what is it that defines a luxury holiday? Is it something out of the ordinary? Does expense define it? Is luxury a measure dictated by the exotic or is it all about pleasure; having the best of everything? As an alternative look at luxury in this article I’m going to concentrate on some of the more extreme experiences available in the world of ‘luxury’ travel as a way of outlining the diversity and range that the exists with the spectrum of...

African Safaris are archetypically pretty luxurious experiences; trekking through the rugged savannah, staying in remote but lavish outposts and having every need catered to by a team of dedicated staff including a private ranger to guide you across the plains and rolling bush land. There are many different types of safari that can appeal to a range of individuals, from mobile or self-drive to balloon or even walking safaris. Perhaps the most luxurious though, has to be considered as the fly-in safari; an arrangement that sees tourists conveyed via light aircraft across vast and divergent landscapes...