Insider guide to Umbria and Tuscany
Written by Debbie Oakes, former travel magazine editor, this complimentary guide shares the restaurants, villages and experiences we’ve come to love after years of exploring Umbria and Tuscany.
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Discover restaurants, vineyards, markets, villages and experiences gathered from years of exploring Umbria and Tuscany. A personal collection designed to help you find the places that don’t always make it into the usual travel guides.
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The Places We Return To
Restaurants
Favourite places to eat, from village trattorias to lakeside tables.
Vineyards
Family-run wineries, tastings and bottles worth bringing home.
Villages
Hilltop towns, quiet piazzas and places worth wandering slowly.
Markets
Weekly markets for local food, antiques, produce and useful finds.
Swimming & Hot Springs
Lake days, thermal pools and places to cool off or properly switch off.
Family Fun
Easy days out, swimming, activities and places kids of all ages can enjoy.