Visiting Tuscany in summer: practical travel guide for a Tuscany trip in the hot season. Tuscany is one of the most popular destinations for summer in Italy. With the Dolomites and Puglia, Tuscany recently ranked as the top spot for a summer vacation in Italy as chosen by foreigners and locals and it is easy to see why. Beautiful weather, stunning coastline and the prospect of al fresco dining with Tuscany’s amazing food and wines bring my family back to Tuscany every summer. However, Tuscany in summer is hot and if you don’t know what to expect and plan accordingly, it is not as heavenly as you may think! Today,…

All you need to know about Castiglioncello, a pretty seaside town in Tuscany perfect for seaside relaxation. Castiglioncello is a pretty seaside village in Tuscany, popular with Italians especially as a pleasant coastal retreat. The town is on a stretch of beautiful rocky coast and has clean waters that make it perfect if you like swimming and snorkeling. The town is mostly an early XIX century seaside resort: it has pretty house with green yards and blooming leader bushes, a small castle, Castello Pasquini, that has a beautiful park and is the seat of summer music and theatrical events, a wonderful umbrella pine forest and a delightful coastline. Castiglioncello is…