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Tuscany

TUI’s Toscana Resort Castelfalfi Moving Along Nicely

2012-11-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The development

According to news from Breaking Travel News, TUI’s Toscana Resort Castelfalfi has just opened their first hotel, La Tabaccaia. A three star affair of 32 rooms, the boutique hotel is only the first of three planned for the fabulous Tuscany estate.

Tags: Italian resorts, Italy, Italy resorts, TUI resorts, Tuscany

Amazing Historic Village of Pratariccia for Sale to Public on eBay

2012-08-01 by Guest Author

Pratariccia

Pratariccia is an 800 year old, medieval village that overlooks the Casetino Valley in central Tuscany. For a mere $3 million dollars, anyone can buy the village lock, stock and barrel.

Tags: Pratariccia, Tuscany

Tuscany Suggestion: Hotel Castello di Casole

2012-07-03 by Phil Butler

Panorama in the middle of Tuscany

For those of you headed to Tuscany this Summer, the 41-suite boutique Hotel Castello di Casole is one option that should not be overlooked. Located on a most picturesque 4,200-acre estate, the hotel offers not only a wellness center and superb regional cuisine, but incomparable vineyards and a wondrous game reserve too. Timbers Resort’s announced the grand […]

Tags: David Burden, Fodor's, grand opening, Italy, Luxury Hotels, Piero Pii, Tuscany, Tuscany hotels, Tuscany travel

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ARCHELON and TUI awarded eight properties in Chania and Rethymno Turtle-Friendly Hotel certification for sustainable coastal tourism.

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Sissi and Kalo Chorio Celebrate World Tourism Day With Two Nights of Cretan Food, Music and Dance

2026-09-26 By Argophilia Travel News

Sissi and Kalo Chorio celebrate World Tourism Day on September 26 and 27 with Cretan food, live music, traditional dancing and free events.

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Heraklion Theater Performance Moves Indoors Due to Expected Bad Weather

2026-09-26 By Argophilia Travel News

The Hotel Paradise performances in Heraklion on September 26 and 27 have moved indoors to Nea Alatsata due to expected bad weather.

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