Links to recommended sites
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I Bike Tuscany
Bike tours in Florence and Tuscany.
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Maremma in Bici
Association that organizes bike tours and bike rentals in the Tuscan Maremma.
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La Fronda
Small family-run lavender farm in the Maremma.
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La Locanda nel Cassero
Excellent restaurant in our village in Tuscany.
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Tuscany Wedding Planners
Boutique Events plans weddings in Tuscany and other special events: creativity, tradition and design.
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Vacation Rental in Pisa
Behind the Tower, our vacation rental apartment in the center of Pisa.
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Petriolo
The Petriolo Thermal Baths.
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Comune di Civitella Paganico
Photos, useful information, and itineraries from the official website of Civitella Paganico (GR).
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Montecucco Wine Trail
Official site of the Montecucco Wine Trail.
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Lise Hull's personal website
Website dedicated to the activity of Lise Hull author of several beautiful guidebooks on British castles.
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Medieval history timelines
Page dedicated to medieval castles.
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Castle builder
You are a Medieval Castle Builder living in Wales in the year 1076. You are hired by the Norman Baron William de Clare to build him a fantastic castle in Aberystwyth, Wales...
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Build a medieval castle
Make your own model medieval castle -- a learning activity that teaches about history, feudalism and life in the Middle Ages.
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Medieval castles by Channel 4
Time team page on medival castles by Channel 4.
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Castles, Abbeys, Medieval Buildings
Website on castles, abbeys and Medieval buildings in England, visited by the authors of the website.
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Castles of the World
Website full of resources for traveller and for people interested in castles.
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Castles of Britain
Website with much amazing information about castles in Britain by Lise Hull.
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Castles on the Web
Website rich in photos and information about castles all over the world.
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Castles of Tuscany
Very detailed website with pages on all the Tuscan Castles.
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Christmas songs
Christmas songs from around the world.
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Italian traditional Christmas Songs
Lyrics of Italian "Filastrocche di Natale".
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How Christmas Works
For those who still don't know...
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Santa Claus and Christmas at the Northpole
Entertaining interactive website for children.
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Merry Christmas.com
Lots of information and Christmas-themed downloads.
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Christmas on the Net
English language site dedicated to everything Christmas.
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The Museum of the Nativity Scene
Official site of the Museum of the Presepe in Rome.
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Specialized Store dedicated to the Presepe
Multilanguage site dedicated to the Italian tradition of the Presepe.
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Il presepio
Sito interamente dedicato al presepio
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Buon Natale! Christmas in Italy
The Christmas traditions in Italy.
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Il Presepe: The Tradition of Crèches
The history of the Italian tradition of Nativity Scenes.
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From Gardenguides.com
Page about lavender.lavender
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Italian country cooking
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Active Gourmet Holidays
Holidays with cooking classes, daytrips and much more.
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Maria's cookery course
Offers hands-on cooking classes for a culinary vacations that combines Italian food, art, and culture.
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Food Reference
Food Reference - History, Trivia, Festivals, Cooking Schools, Recipes. Articles & trivia about food, recipes, quotes, events, cooking schools & tours, food art, cookbook reviews, humor & poetry, crosswords.
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Magici Sapori
Italian cookery school in Florence, Italy, Magici Sapori was formed to promote and to spread the Italian wine and the culinary culture of Florence and Tuscany. Genuine Florentine and Tuscan cuisine in a modern and dynamic atmosphere.
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Cooking Vacations
Cooking vacation adventures celebrating the food, art and music of Italy.
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Toscana Saporita
Tuscan Cooking School near Viareggio, Tuscany.
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Tuscany Cooking Class
Cooking school in Florence, Tuscany. The cooks are Italian.
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Cook Italy.com
Cooking vacations in Italy.
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Italian Home Food Cooking Holidays
Cooking lessons at La Fontana del Papa, Monti della Tolfa, north of Rome, Italy
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Cyclists' association of the Val di Merse
Bike tours of the Val di Merse.
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Andiamo Adventours
Biking and walking tours in Italy.
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Biking on Monte Amiata
Monte Amiata by bike, on the Hotel Le Macinaie website.
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Ciclistica Argentario
The Argentario peninsula by bike
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Quelli della Domenica
Bike trails in the Mugello area.
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ValTiBike
Bycicle trails and itineraries in the Valtibernia area.
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Bike Montalcino
Val d'Orcia in Mountain Bike.
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Florence Bike Pages
Tuscany and Florence by bike.
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Florence by Bike
An eco-friendly way to visit Florence and the surrounding area. Includes guided tours of the city by bike.
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Terre di Siena in Bici
Useful information for a bike vacation in the area around Siena.
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FIAB Onlus
Italian Federation of Urban Cyclists and Bicycle Tourism.
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Va' Sentiero
Information, trails and travel anecdotes for lovers of walking tours and bicycle tours.
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Toscana Natura
Information on the nature parks in Tuscany, on local fauna, and on hiking and bike trails.
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Scuola Toscana
Italian language school in Florence.
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Centro Culturale Giacomo Puccini
Learn Italian in Tuscany, at the seaside, while learning the Italian culture.
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Italian Language Courses Liverpool
Cactus language training provides tailor-made language training to a whole host of clients including individuals, large corporates, public sector and and public sector with an online reporting system.
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Il Sillabo
Italian Language School in Tuscany: take a placement test!
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ItaliaIdea
Italian Language and Culture Centre in Rome.
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Learn Italian in Italy
Find your school of Italian.
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Language school where you can learn Italian
Portal with many links to Italian language schools.
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Porta d'Oriente
Learn Italian in Southern Italy, in Otranto near Lecce (Apulia).
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Il Sasso
Italian language school in Montepulciano.
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Torre di Babele
Italian courses in Rome.
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Italian Language Schools in Tuscany
Links to Italian language schools in Tuscany.
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A.S.I.L.S.
Association of the Schools of Italian as a Second Language (ISL).
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Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo
Learn Italian in Pisa.
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Saena Iulia
Courses of Italian in Siena.
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Società Dante Alighieri
Excellent language school in Siena.
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Scuola Leonardo
Italian Language School in Siena.
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Lavanda di Maremma
Lavender farm in the Maremma.
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Giardinaggio.it
The meaning of lavender.
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Baur B&B
Family-run B&B in Piedmont near Aqui Terme. The owners have a great respect for the environement and they grow lavender.
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Lavendel Shop
Online store with many lavender-based products for sale.
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Lyndoch Lavender Farm
Lavender Farm in Australia
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AGORA
Aromatherapy Global Online Research Archives
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Lavender Love
A site for those who love lavender.
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Jersey Lavender
Growers, distillers and manufacturers of fine lavender products.
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A World of Aromatherapy
Lavender from their essential oils guide.
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From Fine Gardening Magazine
The Allure of Lavender.
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LavenderGreen
Lavender products and gifts from dried lavender flowers and buds to essential oil.
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Aromaweb
Buy lavender-based products for body care.
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Mountain Valley Growers
Buy lavender seeds and plants.
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Lavender, lavanda, lavande...
Website with the name of this scented plant in many different languages.
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Lavender Australia
The website for everyone in Australia, who is interested in lavender.
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Pages from Flora - Beyond.fr
Pages on French lavender.
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Lavenderlane
Buy lavender-based products online.
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Lavenderfarm.com
Website of a beautiful lavender farm in California.
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Cooking with lavender
Website with lavender-based recipes.
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Lavender on Wikipedia
Pages about lavender on Wikipedia.
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Italiana.co.uk
A beautiful and extensive guide to Italian Cuisine.
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Davero Ingredienti
Olive oil for sale and information about olive oil.
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Olio e Olive Store
Italian extra-virgin olive oil from Olio & olive.
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The Olive Press
Online Californian olive oil store and much information about olive oil.
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Aromadictionary
Olive oil tasting resources from AromaDictionary.
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Oliveoil Source
Very interesting website about olive oil with a nice section dedicated to olive oil tasting.
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Bertolli Olive Oil
International website of one of the major Italian olive oil producers.
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Notes about olive oil from "What's cooking America".
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Italian Olive Oil
Page dedicated to Italian Olive Oil on the Slow Travel Website.
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Olive Oil Producers in Tuscany
Tuscan Olive Oil Producers' Website.
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Olive Oil Museum
Official Website of the Museo dell'Olivo in Imperia
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HolidayLettings.co.uk
Directory of holiday lettings in Italy and worldwide.
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Web design and web development in Tuscany
Marcel Gordon's Web Studio - Web development, and restyling of existing websites. Web applications and web translation services. Professional web design and website development, Grosseto, Pisa, Tuscany.
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Ferienwohnugen Toskana
Website with a large selection of holiday rental properties worldwide.
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Veneto Villa Rentals
Less than one hour drive from Venice, Tenuta Castel Venezze offers beautiful apartments, bedrooms and refreshing swimming pools.
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Book your Hotel in Siena
Portal with much information about Siena and many hotels to book for your holiday in Tuscany.
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Find Tuscany Self Catering Holiday in Italian Holidays Directory
Seniority, Travel directory.
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e-Voyageur
e-Voyageur - Guide, annuaire et forum de voyage.
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Toscane Accommodatie Pagina.nl
Many resources for travel in Tuscany
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VakantieTop.nl
Many interesting links to travel websites.
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Vakantiehuizen.org
Holiday houses in Europe.
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Casina di Rosa on Homelidays
Holiday homes worldwide.
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Fiori e Dintorni
Flower designer in Tuscany, specializing in wedding flowers, hand-made ceramics, and beautiful gift store in our village.
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Cottage in the Tuscan countryside
Lo Scopetaccio, beautiful cottage with large private garden in the countryside of Tuscany.
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Rent a villa in the Tuscan Countryside
Il Passo degli Ulivi, a beautiful countryside home in Tuscany with three self-catering apartments, garden and shared swimming pool.
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Petriolo and Saturnia Hot Springs
A trip report.
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Benessere.com - Thermal baths in Tuscany
Thermal baths in Italy and Tuscany: an extensive but not complete list.
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Health and Beauty Spas
Lots of useful links for those seeking health or beauty treatments at the spas.
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Terme.info
Informational website for lovers of spa vacations.
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Saturnia Spa Center
Official website of the Saturnia hot springs and spa center.
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Petriolo by Fine Living
An aticle in Fine Living on the Terme di Petriolo.
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Hot Springs in Tuscany
A section of the offical Tourism in Tuscany website dedicated to spas and thermal baths.
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Italy Travel
Your guide to Italy.
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Amici della Toscana
Directory of Tourist Resources in Tuscany.
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Tourism in Tuscany
Official website of the Agency for Tourism for Tuscany
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Giglio and Giannutri and Area del Tufo
Downloadable brochures by the Agency for Tourism for the Tuscan Maremma.
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Bella Maremma
Portal with a selection of accommodation offers in the Maremma.
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The Maremma
Official website of the Maremma Tourism Office.
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Italymag.co.uk
The magazine for lovers of all things Italian.
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Qua la Zampa
Travelling in Italy with your pets.
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Flowers for St. Valentine's Day
Spending Valentine's Day in Tuscany? Give flowers to your loved one!
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A St. Valentine's Day Menu
Celebrating with good Italian food
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Saint Valentine's Day Food
Italian culinary traditions for Saint Valentine's Day.
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An Italian Menu for Valentine's Day
A romantic dinner the Italian way.
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Love Lectures
Learn how to manage your relationships and get free tips & advice to help you resolve various issues and problems in your love life with our love lessons.
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Free Valentine's day card
Valentine's Day is that time of the year when you want to show your love or someone you have fallen for your feelings. So don't wait to send our cute and beautiful ecards on this occasion.
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More suggestions for Valentine's Day
Website full of recommendations to celebrate Valentine's Day at best.
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For the true romantic ones
A guide to a very romantic Valentine's Day.
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Spending Valentine's Day with the family
A family Valentine's Day.
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For the mathematical minds
Website to measure the affinity in your couple.
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When age means nothing
For those who believes that love knows no age.
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A perfect Valentine's Day
A real guide to the perfect Valentine's Day.
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For the younger ones
Website for present day children, future romantic lovers.
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Saying I love you...
Learn to say I love you in many different languages.
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Everything about Valentine's Day
English website with hundreds articles about Valentine's Day.
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Food for Thought
An intellectual Valentine's Day.
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Valentine's Day Greetings
Say it with flowers... all over the world!
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Slowfood.it
Page dedicated to courses in wine tasting.
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Tuscany Wine Tours
Tuscan Wine Tours is run by a local wine expert who gives guided wine tours throughout Tuscany.
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Italy Wine Tours
Italy and Wine offers wine tasting tours for individuals and small groups and can organize custom-designed private tours in Italy. You can find out several itineraries along Tuscany, Piedmont and Veneto.
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La Cornucopia Italia
Specialised in food and wine tasting excursions around Siena.
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Fufluns
Specialised in food and wine tasting excursions around the Etrsucan Coast.
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Country Tours
Day-trips in the Tuscan countryside.
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ABC Wine
Agency organizing one day excursions to vineyards and art towns.
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Le Baccanti
Agency with a wide selection of activities.
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Day Trips in Tuscany
The agency organises numerous excursions including custom packages.
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Day Trips in Tuscany
Many day-trips starting from Siena.
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Grapeadventures
Dedicated to various excursions in Tuscany, including vineyards.
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Secret Tuscany
A tourist agency that organises visits to wine cellars.
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Vinarium
Tasting of Tuscan wines and other activities.
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Tigullio Wine
Page rich in information on wine tasting events.
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Tasting of Nobile di Montepulciano
Website of the Crociani estate.
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Tasting of Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Website of the Tenuta Torciano estate
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Wine Search Online
Search engine dedicated to wine.
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Club Amici del Vino
Official site of the association.
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Vinix.it
Wine and food social network.
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Tuscan Wine Movement
Official site of the "Tuscan Wine Movement" Association.
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Vinit.net
Links to many wine bars.
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Vino web
Portal rich in information on wine.
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Italy Store
Italian wine portal: fairs, exhibitions and lots of useful information.
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Amici della Toscana
Rich in information on Tuscan wines.
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Dean's Notes on Italian Wines
Journal from the Slow Trav website dedicated to Italian wines.
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Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Official site of the famous Tuscan wine.
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Chianti Classico
Site dedicated to the Chianti Classico.
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Chianti Rufina e Pomino Wine Trail
Official site of the Chianti Rufina e Pomino Wine Trail.
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Costa degli Etruschi Wine Trail
Official site of the Costa degli Etruschi Wine Trail.
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Colli di Maremma Wine Trail
Official site of the Colli di Maremma Wine Trail.
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Nobile di Montepulciano
Official site of the famous Tuscan wine.
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Nobile di Montepulciano Wine Trail
Official site of the Nobile di Montepulciano Wine Trail.
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Wine Trails
Official site of the Strade del Vino Wine Trails.
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From Virgilio Viaggi
A page dedicated to the wines of Tuscany.
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Montecucco D.O.C. Wine Trail
All you need to know about the Montecucco D.O.C. wine region, on the wine trail, called la strada del vino.
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