We love the challenge of planning trips for clients who have never visited Italy. In the case of Tuscany, everyone seems to have a certain expectation of what they will experience, formulated from their unique established travel tastes and aesthetics. In planning a romantic getaway for a busy professional couple who scarcely had time to discuss their travel plans among each other nonetheless Google boutique hotels in Tuscany for hours on end, we chose Villa Fontelunga in the

1. Relax, stay awhile... The Tuscan experience is best enjoyed on Italian time. Many of the most desirable properties we represent limit bookings to a Saturday-Saturday stay. While they are willing to make occasional exceptions during the off season upon request, during June-September, expect to book for a week if you are looking for a quality self-catering option. For stays of less than a week, an agriturismo/b&b or country estate are the alternatives. Staying for at least a