<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712</id><updated>2012-01-31T11:26:01.002+01:00</updated><category term='Chocolate'/><category term='Tram'/><category term='Santa Fausta'/><category term='Things To Do'/><category term='Il Pruno'/><category term='Summer Festivals'/><category term='Villa'/><category term='Aparment'/><category term='Tuscany'/><category term='Wine'/><category term='Carrara'/><category term='apartments'/><category term='Casa di Nicoletta'/><category term='Apartment'/><category term='Villa Taccina'/><category term='Exhibits: Florence'/><category term='Siena'/><category term='Roccaforte'/><category term='Cottage'/><category term='Olive Oil'/><category term='Villa Caprera'/><category term='Tuscany Rent Direct'/><category term='Greve'/><category term='Florence'/><category term='Villa Rentals In Tuscany'/><category term='Massa'/><category term='Apartment Lorenzo'/><category term='Barberino Val d&apos;Elsa'/><category term='Via Cerretani 5'/><category term='Garfagnana'/><category term='Castellina in Chianti'/><category term='Poggibonsi'/><title type='text'>Tuscany Rent Direct - Rental Villas in Tuscany</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Plant Based Sisters, Lauren and Lisa</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>50</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-8662958241259609457</id><published>2010-03-04T11:22:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2010-03-04T11:24:15.310+01:00</updated><title type='text'>We have moved!</title><summary type='text'>We have a new blog on our own address: http://www.tuscanyblog.net/This blog will soon be closed down, so please visit the new one and bookmark it for the future! Thanks -</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyblog.net/' title='We have moved!'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/8662958241259609457/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/03/we-have-moved.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/8662958241259609457'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/8662958241259609457'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/03/we-have-moved.html' title='We have moved!'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07234317251557675565</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-2902903946885700460</id><published>2010-02-24T15:48:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2010-02-24T15:50:24.803+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Cottage'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Tuscany'/><title type='text'>Cottage il Metato</title><summary type='text'>The cottage is a restored "Metato" - a small building used to dry chestnuts for making special chestnut flour. Situated on the edge of the countryside, it has an open view, as it is the last house in the village of Partigliano. There is an outdoor area with private parking, and use of the swimming pool (50 meters from the cottage). More pictures and details here: €475 a week in the low season (</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-170-cottage-il-metato.html' title='Cottage il Metato'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/2902903946885700460/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/cottage-il-metato.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/2902903946885700460'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/2902903946885700460'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/cottage-il-metato.html' title='Cottage il Metato'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07234317251557675565</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-2687251449617873660</id><published>2010-02-22T16:34:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2010-02-22T16:37:27.025+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Apartment'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Barberino Val d&apos;Elsa'/><title type='text'>Apartment in Barberino Val d'Elsa</title><summary type='text'>A holiday apartment in the heart of Tuscany - 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a bathroom with shower, kitchen, living room, heating, veranda and large private garden.  A great location from which to explore Tuscany, visit wineries, hill top towns, etc.</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-184-blu-appartamento-per-4-persone.html' title='Apartment in Barberino Val d&apos;Elsa'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/2687251449617873660/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/apartment-in-barberino-val-delsa.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/2687251449617873660'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/2687251449617873660'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/apartment-in-barberino-val-delsa.html' title='Apartment in Barberino Val d&apos;Elsa'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07234317251557675565</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-6992532843675601083</id><published>2010-02-18T15:59:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2010-02-24T16:04:49.096+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Roccaforte'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Tuscany'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Apartment'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Barberino Val d&apos;Elsa'/><title type='text'>Roccaforte</title><summary type='text'>Apartment Roccaforte in Barberino Val d'Elsa has 5 rooms and 4+1 beds: living room, kitchen/dining room on the ground floor, two double bedrooms, each with bathroom, on the first floor, and also an attic with access to a terrace which overlooks the village and the countryside. A splendid private garden complete the property which has an independent entrance directly on the central square of </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-183-roccaforte.html' title='Roccaforte'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/6992532843675601083/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/roccaforte.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6992532843675601083'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6992532843675601083'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/roccaforte.html' title='Roccaforte'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07234317251557675565</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-7420070963045242364</id><published>2010-02-14T16:32:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2010-02-22T16:34:05.552+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Villa'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Santa Fausta'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Tuscany'/><title type='text'>Santa Fausta</title><summary type='text'>The apartment Santa Fausta is part of an ancient farmhouse on top of a hill from which you can enjoy a stunning view over the medieval village of Lucignano. On the side of the cottage there is a garden that leads to the swimming pool. The apartment is on two floors connected by a wooden staircase. Lucignano is a beautiful medieval village with its characteristic and unique oval plan; it is </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-214-santa-fausta.html' title='Santa Fausta'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/7420070963045242364/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/santa-fausta.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/7420070963045242364'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/7420070963045242364'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/santa-fausta.html' title='Santa Fausta'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07234317251557675565</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-4014815451228463039</id><published>2010-02-11T16:29:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2010-02-22T16:31:01.358+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Florence'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Apartment'/><title type='text'>Campo Marte, Florence</title><summary type='text'>160 square meter (HUGE!) apartment, ideal for a family of four or five people. Three bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room. Telephone, WiFi. Spacious parking. Great location if you have a car and plan to make trips from Florence. 900 euro a week. </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-310-campo-marte-florence.html' title='Campo Marte, Florence'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/4014815451228463039/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/campo-marte-florence.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/4014815451228463039'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/4014815451228463039'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/campo-marte-florence.html' title='Campo Marte, Florence'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07234317251557675565</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-1526313718386331424</id><published>2010-02-08T15:18:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2010-02-22T15:22:35.863+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Villa'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Tuscany'/><title type='text'>Villa Toscana Podere Le Capanne</title><summary type='text'>Villa Podere le Capanne is located in Tuscany and was renovated in 2009. The villa is situated in open countryside surrounded by green landscape, located at the foot of Montecastelli Pisano around Sillani Rocca fortress. The farm has a beautiful view and allows you to enjoy breathtaking sunsets. Prices start at 359 euro a week in the off season! </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-147-y-2011-podere-le-capanne.html' title='Villa Toscana Podere Le Capanne'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/1526313718386331424/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/villa-toscana-podere-le-capanne.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/1526313718386331424'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/1526313718386331424'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/villa-toscana-podere-le-capanne.html' title='Villa Toscana Podere Le Capanne'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07234317251557675565</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-595559852988062447</id><published>2010-02-05T11:35:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2010-02-05T11:35:00.544+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Apartment'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Casa di Nicoletta'/><title type='text'>Casa di Nicoletta</title><summary type='text'>An apartment in ancient and completely restored farmhouse, surrounded by a large garden, where every house has its own private area with tables, chairs and parking places. Internally the country house has been divided into three apartments, all with private entrance. 625 euro a week in low season.

</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-166-casa-di-nicoletta.html' title='Casa di Nicoletta'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/595559852988062447/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/casa-di-nicoletta.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/595559852988062447'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/595559852988062447'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/casa-di-nicoletta.html' title='Casa di Nicoletta'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-3316943396833878881</id><published>2010-02-04T14:34:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2010-02-04T14:34:08.706+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Villa'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Il Pruno'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Tuscany'/><title type='text'>Il Pruno</title><summary type='text'>The house, located in a tiny village from the 18th century, has been completely restored. Situated in the hills of Tuscany and Umbria, far from urban traffic and surrounded by green forests, it has a beautiful swimming pool of 15 x 6 meters, a children's play area, barbecue, and very original gazebo. Il Pruno is perfect for those who really want to get away from the chaos of the city, take long </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-278-il-pruno.html' title='Il Pruno'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/3316943396833878881/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/il-pruno.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/3316943396833878881'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/3316943396833878881'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/il-pruno.html' title='Il Pruno'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-6373259521558274026</id><published>2010-02-03T10:55:00.004+01:00</published><updated>2010-02-04T11:02:37.822+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Florence'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Chocolate'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Things To Do'/><title type='text'>Fieral del Cioccolato Artiginale</title><summary type='text'>The "Fieral del Cioccolato Artiginale" starts Thursday in Piazza Santa Croce in Florence. If you are a chocolate lover, this fair is for you! You can get more details and a list of participating chocolatiers on the website. Should be a fun event. Thursday to Sunday (4th to 7th of February), 10 am to 10 pm.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/6373259521558274026/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/fieral-del-cioccolato-artiginale.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6373259521558274026'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6373259521558274026'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/fieral-del-cioccolato-artiginale.html' title='Fieral del Cioccolato Artiginale'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-8488370504497104357</id><published>2010-02-01T21:38:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2010-02-01T21:38:15.991+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Massa'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Carrara'/><title type='text'>I Pini</title><summary type='text'>"I Pini" is a one of a kind villa built by a pupil of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The villa is 700 meters from the beach and located between the world-famous marble town of Carrara and the exclusive resort of Forte dei Marmi. The house is surrounded by 6,800 square meters of private pine forest. Versilia offers breathtaking shorelines and beaches, bustling quays and marinas and boulevards </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-52-i-pini.html' title='I Pini'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/8488370504497104357/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-pini.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/8488370504497104357'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/8488370504497104357'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-pini.html' title='I Pini'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-7334345426759493257</id><published>2010-01-26T11:09:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2010-01-26T11:11:44.606+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Poggibonsi'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Villa Taccina'/><title type='text'>Villa Taccina</title><summary type='text'>Villa Taccina is located in the countryside near Poggibonsi, a location that makes it easy to reach Siena or Florence in 15 to 20 minutes. A large terrace overlooks a splendid view of the surrounding countryside and a beautiful castle. The villa is completely independent, immersed in a large, well tended park (6,000 square meters) with lawns, flowers, plants, and completely fenced in and </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-304-villa-taccina.html' title='Villa Taccina'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/7334345426759493257/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/villa-taccina.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/7334345426759493257'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/7334345426759493257'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/villa-taccina.html' title='Villa Taccina'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-9150564833521260620</id><published>2010-01-25T10:49:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2010-01-26T10:57:54.959+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Florence'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Aparment'/><title type='text'>Apartment "Firenze"</title><summary type='text'>A new listing for Tuscany Rent Direct is "Firenze", a recently renovated apartment in the heart of Florence. The flat has its own private and exclusive entrance from the inner courtyard of the building and is comprised of two double bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which has a shower, and a large lounge/dining room with separate kitchen and pantry. All the rooms have windows that open onto the </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-305-firenze.html' title='Apartment &quot;Firenze&quot;'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/9150564833521260620/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/apartment-firenze.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/9150564833521260620'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/9150564833521260620'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/apartment-firenze.html' title='Apartment &quot;Firenze&quot;'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-5845420163411211477</id><published>2010-01-21T14:13:00.002+01:00</published><updated>2010-01-21T14:14:25.722+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Villa'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Villa Rentals In Tuscany'/><title type='text'>Villa Lisetta</title><summary type='text'>Villa Lisetta is a historic residence with breathtaking views over the Gulf of Follonica and Elba Island. A large private park, elegant and comfortable spaces, charming rooms and unique bathrooms are spread out over 500 square meters of luxury living space. Make sure to visit the website and see all the amazing photos of this property.

</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-146-villa-lisetta.html' title='Villa Lisetta'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/5845420163411211477/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/villa-lisetta.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/5845420163411211477'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/5845420163411211477'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/villa-lisetta.html' title='Villa Lisetta'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-4557384069289051390</id><published>2010-01-20T14:06:00.002+01:00</published><updated>2010-01-21T14:14:44.050+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Villa'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Greve'/><title type='text'>La Cava</title><summary type='text'>La Cava is an apartment in Greve in Chianti that is part of a restored ancient farmhouse complex. Parking, well-maintained garden with lawn, flowers, fruit trees, and an olive grove are all on the property. Magnificent views to Florence which is only 18 Km away. Sleeps 5. 

</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-107-apartment-b---la-cava.html' title='La Cava'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/4557384069289051390/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/la-cava.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/4557384069289051390'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/4557384069289051390'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/la-cava.html' title='La Cava'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-6281651654898579604</id><published>2010-01-20T09:33:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2010-01-20T09:34:00.268+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Castellina in Chianti'/><title type='text'>La Pergola, Castellina in Chianti</title><summary type='text'>This ancient farmhouse, with vineyards, olive groves and woodlands, is located in the heart of Tuscany in the famous region of Chianti Classico with a splendid view. La Pergola is a double bedroom apartment in the farmhouse. Wall to wall windows make the ambiance bright and full of light. The spacious garden is surrounded by hedges and a pergola covered with vines. The 14 x 6 meter swimming pool </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-188-la-pergola.html' title='La Pergola, Castellina in Chianti'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/6281651654898579604/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/la-pergola-castellina-in-chianti.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6281651654898579604'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6281651654898579604'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/la-pergola-castellina-in-chianti.html' title='La Pergola, Castellina in Chianti'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-7477397794855942577</id><published>2010-01-14T14:09:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2010-01-14T14:09:57.852+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Garfagnana'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Villa'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Tuscany'/><title type='text'>La Locanda del Moro</title><summary type='text'>La Locanda del Moro is a stone farmhouse, completely restored using traditional Tuscan materials like brick, chestnut wood and stone. La Locanda del Moro offers its guests the chance to taste dishes of traditional Tuscan cuisine, thanks to the many excellent and typical foods of the area, to be rediscovered in front of the stone fireplace in winter. La Locanda del Moro is an excellent starting </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-144-il-lonfo.html' title='La Locanda del Moro'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/7477397794855942577/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/la-locanda-del-moro.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/7477397794855942577'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/7477397794855942577'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/la-locanda-del-moro.html' title='La Locanda del Moro'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-7577716858529592206</id><published>2010-01-14T12:45:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2010-01-14T12:45:44.956+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Big changes today</title><summary type='text'>We made a couple of changes under the hood today to improve the sites long term future. Unfortunately in the short term you may find a lot of broken links (if you come to the site from another site or search engine) and be directed back to the home page. We also started using Google as our site search, and it may take a few days for them to re-index the site and have the results updated. We </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/7577716858529592206/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/big-changes-today.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/7577716858529592206'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/7577716858529592206'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/big-changes-today.html' title='Big changes today'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-2289452762268418517</id><published>2010-01-13T14:22:00.002+01:00</published><updated>2010-01-14T14:25:19.020+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Exhibits: Florence'/><title type='text'>Snow in Florence</title><summary type='text'>Florence had a rare snow storm the week before Christmas - here is a video:

</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/2289452762268418517/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/snow-in-florence.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/2289452762268418517'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/2289452762268418517'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/snow-in-florence.html' title='Snow in Florence'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-6270837962582770918</id><published>2010-01-11T10:27:00.002+01:00</published><updated>2010-01-14T13:31:07.298+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Florence'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='apartments'/><title type='text'>Historical Florentine Apartment</title><summary type='text'>The charming studio apartment "Leonardo" is in the heart of old Florence, with views onto the Piazza Signoria. Situated on the first floor, "Leonardo" has a large drawing room with fireplace and a double bed, an intimate corner with a sofa and  coffee table, a kitchen, and a bathroom. Make this your home for a romantic winter getaway in Florence!

</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-217-leonardo.html' title='Historical Florentine Apartment'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/6270837962582770918/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/11/historical-florentine-apartment.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6270837962582770918'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6270837962582770918'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/11/historical-florentine-apartment.html' title='Historical Florentine Apartment'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sw5OOUAZDRI/AAAAAAAAABc/Yc9Pzix8gAM/s72-c/apartment-leonardo.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-280057199785576926</id><published>2010-01-09T15:47:00.002+01:00</published><updated>2010-01-14T13:44:05.426+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Tuscany'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Things To Do'/><title type='text'>Wine events in Tuscany</title><summary type='text'>If you are staying in one of our villas in the country or one of our luxury apartments in the amazing Renaissance city of Florence, there are a couple of very important wine tastings coming up you may be interested in:

The Chianti Classico Collection - February 17 and 18 at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence

Benvenuto Brunello - February 22, 23, 24, and 25

Check the links for more details on </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/280057199785576926/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/wine-events-in-tuscany.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/280057199785576926'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/280057199785576926'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/wine-events-in-tuscany.html' title='Wine events in Tuscany'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-7157341939294564310</id><published>2010-01-05T23:01:00.003+01:00</published><updated>2010-01-14T13:32:42.097+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Florence'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Apartment'/><title type='text'>Apartment on the River Arno Sleeps 4</title><summary type='text'>This 80 square meter apartnemt is in the Palazzo Branca Aria della Ripa, a building from the end of the 19th century, on Arno rover. The building is in one of the best areas of Florence, just a 10 minute walk from the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, 5 minutes from Santa Maria Novella and 15 minutes from Fortezza da Basso. The building has been fully restored and preserves intact the refined elegance and</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-63-apartment-8---palazzo-branca-aria-della-ripa.html' title='Apartment on the River Arno Sleeps 4'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/7157341939294564310/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/apartment-on-river-arno-sleeps-4.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/7157341939294564310'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/7157341939294564310'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/apartment-on-river-arno-sleeps-4.html' title='Apartment on the River Arno Sleeps 4'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/S0O2jKFXJMI/AAAAAAAAAEU/bC-nTUSBUU4/s72-c/ef0f6f06e7f92308b01962eaed9c9e95_big.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-6317547442146903132</id><published>2010-01-04T22:53:00.002+01:00</published><updated>2010-01-14T13:44:24.408+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Florence'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Things To Do'/><title type='text'>Piazza Signoria</title><summary type='text'>If you are visiting Tuscany, and Florence in particular, you must spend some time in Piazza Signoria. Florence-On-Line is a guide to Florence, and they just posted a new page about Piazza Signoria with some great photos - check it out for ideas of what to do while vacationing in one of Tuscany Rent Direct's apartments or Tuscan Villas.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/6317547442146903132/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/piazza-signoria.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6317547442146903132'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6317547442146903132'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/piazza-signoria.html' title='Piazza Signoria'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-1541881746653109223</id><published>2010-01-02T00:10:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2010-01-02T00:10:55.597+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Florence'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Aparment'/><title type='text'>Apt. 9  Palazzo Branca Aria della Ripa</title><summary type='text'>Palazzo Branca Aria della Ripa is a building from the end of the 19th century on the Arno river. The building is in one of the best areas of Florence, just a 10 minute walk from the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, 5 minutes from Santa Maria Novella and 15 minutes from Fortezza da Basso. The palazzo has been transformed into a structure that preserves intact the refined elegance of an aristocratic </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/index.php?Mode=inquiry&amp;VID=64' title='Apt. 9  Palazzo Branca Aria della Ripa'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/1541881746653109223/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/apt-9-palazzo-branca-aria-della-ripa.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/1541881746653109223'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/1541881746653109223'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2010/01/apt-9-palazzo-branca-aria-della-ripa.html' title='Apt. 9  Palazzo Branca Aria della Ripa'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sz6AnDC0icI/AAAAAAAAAEM/iVwKpTTvmZ0/s72-c/f927bed1ca4a5da151b2d8907b0f567b_big.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-6033891017890203713</id><published>2009-12-26T12:07:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2010-01-14T13:40:26.080+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Things To Do'/><title type='text'>New Year's Eve Dinner In Florence</title><summary type='text'>If you are staying in one of our apartments in the center of Florence this New Year's here are a couple of options for dinner parties where you can ring in the New Year with friends new and old:
Ristorante Boccadama Located on the ground floor of a magnificent renaissance palazzo in Piazza Santa Croce, Ristorante Boccadama is a cozy and romantic spot for dinner.
Ristorante Finisterrae Also in </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/6033891017890203713/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/new-years-eve-dinner-in-florence.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6033891017890203713'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6033891017890203713'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/new-years-eve-dinner-in-florence.html' title='New Year&apos;s Eve Dinner In Florence'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-8012255284616012783</id><published>2009-12-24T15:58:00.003+01:00</published><updated>2010-01-14T13:36:39.600+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Mansard apartment in historical building</title><summary type='text'>Palazzo Branca Aria della Ripa is a historic building from the end of the 19th century. Situated on the river Arno, the building is in one of the best areas of Florence, just a 10 minute walk from the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, 5 minutes from Santa Maria Novella, and 15 minutes from Fortezza da Basso. The building has been thoughtfully restored and preserves intact the refined elegance and warm </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-68-roof-apartment---palazzo-branca-aria-della-ripa.html' title='Mansard apartment in historical building'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/8012255284616012783/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/mansard-apartment-in-historical.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/8012255284616012783'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/8012255284616012783'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/mansard-apartment-in-historical.html' title='Mansard apartment in historical building'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/SzOBdPKRE9I/AAAAAAAAAD0/0uKecCsK3G4/s72-c/mansard.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-4837997615723633929</id><published>2009-12-22T12:09:00.002+01:00</published><updated>2010-01-14T13:37:36.238+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Casa del Garbo</title><summary type='text'>Casa del Garbo is located on the stunning Piazza della Signoria, home of the medieval Palazzo Vecchio, a marble replica of Michelangelo’s David, and the Renaissance Loggia dei Lanzi with the great statue of Perseus by Cellini. All of Florence’s most important and beautiful places to see and visit are mere footsteps from your door! In this completely restored ancient palace Casa del Garbo offers </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-219-index.html' title='Casa del Garbo'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/4837997615723633929/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/casa-del-garbo.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/4837997615723633929'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/4837997615723633929'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/casa-del-garbo.html' title='Casa del Garbo'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/SzCoqd-gjTI/AAAAAAAAADk/YIcJMx4LvQc/s72-c/casa-del-garbo.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-5633293789175932957</id><published>2009-12-20T11:52:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2009-12-28T13:00:24.908+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Florence'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Tuscany'/><title type='text'>Snow in Florence and Tuscany</title><summary type='text'>There was a great winter storm (great if you like snow!) in Tuscany and Florence last Friday night into Saturday. Snow in Florence is sort of a rare event, and the city looks amazing coated in white. Here is a photo:


</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/5633293789175932957/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/snow-in-florence-and-tuscany.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/5633293789175932957'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/5633293789175932957'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/snow-in-florence-and-tuscany.html' title='Snow in Florence and Tuscany'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/SzCklbH2UnI/AAAAAAAAADc/ILCCDo1y1KY/s72-c/sun-snow-florence-small.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-8739339270613818810</id><published>2009-12-17T15:57:00.004+01:00</published><updated>2010-01-14T13:43:24.593+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Cozy Apartment in Florence sleeps 4</title><summary type='text'>This charming, completely furnished flat is situated on the ground floor, where it faces the 3000 sqf. terrace of the Villa. It includes living room with fold out sofa-bed and breakfast nook, kitchenette with electric stove, sink, refrigerator, and microwave, a bathroom with shower, gas heating, TV, DSL Internet connection. Price includes taxes, all utilities, Internet connection, use of the </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-89-ghega.html' title='Cozy Apartment in Florence sleeps 4'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/8739339270613818810/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/cozy-apartment-in-florence-sleeps-4.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/8739339270613818810'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/8739339270613818810'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/cozy-apartment-in-florence-sleeps-4.html' title='Cozy Apartment in Florence sleeps 4'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/SypGhd5I-iI/AAAAAAAAADU/EkYagl35tDo/s72-c/apartment-in-florence-italy.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-1157862930824459801</id><published>2009-12-16T15:22:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2010-01-14T13:43:45.638+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Florence'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Things To Do'/><title type='text'>Florence Museum websites</title><summary type='text'>If you find yourself staying in one of our apartments in Tuscany and need to plan some museum visits, these couple of websites may come in handy:

Firenze Musei is a network of thirteen state museums in Florence (Accademia Gallery, Uffizi Gallery, Palatine Gallery, Silver Museum, Gallery of Modern Art and Costume Gallery, Medici Chapels, San Marco Museum, Bargello Museum, Cenacolo di Andrea del </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/1157862930824459801/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/florence-museum-websites.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/1157862930824459801'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/1157862930824459801'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/florence-museum-websites.html' title='Florence Museum websites'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-5389271060792538301</id><published>2009-12-14T21:36:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2009-12-14T21:36:39.587+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Apartment on the Arno</title><summary type='text'>This apartment is on the first (2nd U.S.!) floor with an elevator. It is 80 sq. meters, has two luxury suites with double beds, with a sitting area in each suite, one of which has a sofa bed, two private bathrooms with bathtub or shower, both with hydromassage. There is a wonderful view over the Arno river,  a dining area with equipped kitchen, satellite TV, air-conditioning, and the use of the </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/index.php/Mode/villas/Command/detail/VID/274/index.html' title='Apartment on the Arno'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/5389271060792538301/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/apartment-on-arno.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/5389271060792538301'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/5389271060792538301'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/apartment-on-arno.html' title='Apartment on the Arno'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Syahfwy_KSI/AAAAAAAAADE/ZxXmCJPRu1I/s72-c/274_1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-3390970783767776301</id><published>2009-12-12T21:39:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2009-12-14T21:42:15.407+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Florence'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Tram'/><title type='text'>Florence Tramvia Update</title><summary type='text'>The new tram in Florence will be operational starting in 2010 - there is an update here, with a map of the first line.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/3390970783767776301/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/florence-tramvia-update.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/3390970783767776301'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/3390970783767776301'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/florence-tramvia-update.html' title='Florence Tramvia Update'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-4738988819778075527</id><published>2009-12-10T10:22:00.002+01:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T10:22:56.150+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Florence'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Apartment Lorenzo'/><title type='text'>Apartment Lorenzo, Florence</title><summary type='text'>Lorenzo is a prestigious apartment on the second floor with breathtaking views of Piazza Signoria. Remodeled and fully furnished, it consists of an entrance hall, a bathroom, a kitchen, a living room with a 19th century fresco and a large bedroom with a living area. Located in the heart of Florence in Casa del Garbo, right on Piazza Signoria - just seconds from the Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi.</summary><link rel='related' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.com/index.php/villas/detail/218/lorenzo.html' title='Apartment Lorenzo, Florence'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/4738988819778075527/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/apartment-lorenzo-florence.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/4738988819778075527'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/4738988819778075527'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/apartment-lorenzo-florence.html' title='Apartment Lorenzo, Florence'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/SyC9aJ3N7xI/AAAAAAAAAC8/BBkOVSvusRg/s72-c/palazzo-vecchio.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-6383067168896318108</id><published>2009-12-10T10:09:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T10:09:16.437+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Christmas Fundraiser in Florence This Friday</title><summary type='text'>You can rub elbows tomorrow with the mayor of Florence and infamous Tuscan butcher Dario Cecchini who will act as the auctioneer at St. James Church in Florence, for 50 euros a person. The event is a fundraiser for the church, and there will be hors d'ouevres, great Tuscan wine, and live music. 

Call or email Jennifer for tickets 055 294417.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/6383067168896318108/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-fundraiser-in-florence-this.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6383067168896318108'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6383067168896318108'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-fundraiser-in-florence-this.html' title='Christmas Fundraiser in Florence This Friday'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-2320962823745260784</id><published>2009-12-05T21:43:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2009-12-14T21:51:00.722+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Ponte Santa Trìnita</title><summary type='text'>
The Ponte Santa Trìnita has been called the most beautiful bridge in the world. When you rent a villa or apartment in Tuscany or Florence, it should be on your short list of things to see. There is also a newer  yet wonderful gelateria on the oltrarno side of the bridge that is not to be missed - grab a cone (the "sesamo" - crispy sesame seeds with stripes of dark chocolate with vanilla gelato -</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/2320962823745260784/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/ponte-santa-trinita.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/2320962823745260784'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/2320962823745260784'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/ponte-santa-trinita.html' title='Ponte Santa Trìnita'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Syak6wXACHI/AAAAAAAAADM/GLwZLx3KUY4/s72-c/ponte-santa-trinita-thumb-200x133-252.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-2071925027509168175</id><published>2009-12-03T14:10:00.004+01:00</published><updated>2009-12-03T14:30:36.474+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Wine'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Things To Do'/><title type='text'>How to become a Chianti tasting expert</title><summary type='text'>The key to becoming an expert on Chianti wines? Tasting a lot of it. Where is the best place to taste a lot of Chianti? At its source: in the Chianti region of Tuscany. And who wouldn’t want to spend days traipsing through hamlets to find stone castles, hilltop villas, age-old cellars and sure romance in Italy’s famous wine region? 



You will know Chianti wines intimately - because you shook </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/2071925027509168175/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-to-become-chianti-tasting-expert.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/2071925027509168175'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/2071925027509168175'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-to-become-chianti-tasting-expert.html' title='How to become a Chianti tasting expert'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxe4Xrt0S2I/AAAAAAAAACk/0xkICiHkPbw/s72-c/vineyard-chianti.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-6465670270668624127</id><published>2009-12-03T10:19:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2009-12-03T10:31:37.967+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Christmas in Florence</title><summary type='text'>The Christmas lights are going up all over Florence - different streets have different types of lights. This is Via Calzaiuoli in the heart of Florence:</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/6465670270668624127/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-in-florence.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6465670270668624127'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6465670270668624127'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-in-florence.html' title='Christmas in Florence'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/SxeFX931rQI/AAAAAAAAACU/DAD0n9gIZ3I/s72-c/christmas-in-florence.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-5754150357425489487</id><published>2009-11-30T16:46:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2009-11-30T16:56:01.109+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Apartment in Palazzo Branca Aria della Ripa</title><summary type='text'>This luxury apartment is located in a 19th century palazzo in the heart of Florence, and can accommodate up to 7 people. It features a bright living room, a kitchen/dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a laundry room. The apartment preserves intact the refined elegance of an aristocratic home and the warm hospitality of a true Florentine house. The price is 230 euro a night with a minimum </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/index.php/Mode/villas/Command/detail/VID/65/index.html' title='Apartment in Palazzo Branca Aria della Ripa'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/5754150357425489487/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/11/apartment-in-palazzo-branca-aria-della.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/5754150357425489487'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/5754150357425489487'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/11/apartment-in-palazzo-branca-aria-della.html' title='Apartment in Palazzo Branca Aria della Ripa'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/SxPq0sAJ5vI/AAAAAAAAABs/C4NibB5zNLc/s72-c/Palazzo-Branca-Aria-della+Ripa.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-4845409858607198815</id><published>2009-11-24T10:22:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2009-11-24T21:20:50.729+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Apartments for rent in Florence</title><summary type='text'>Tuscany Rent Direct invites you to rent an exclusive apartment in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Florence Italy.




</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com' title='Apartments for rent in Florence'/><link rel='enclosure' type='video/mp4' href='http://www.blogger.com/video-play.mp4?contentId=b7a6db71f7423f63&amp;type=video%2Fmp4' length='0'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/4845409858607198815/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/11/apartments-for-rent-in-florence.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/4845409858607198815'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/4845409858607198815'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/11/apartments-for-rent-in-florence.html' title='Apartments for rent in Florence'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-6403205854609813094</id><published>2009-11-23T17:57:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2009-11-26T11:18:54.711+01:00</updated><title type='text'>November is the time to visit Tuscany for world famous truffles</title><summary type='text'>The most prized truffles in the world are harvested in Italy during the fall. San Miniato - in the heart of Tuscany - has its famous truffle festival every November. All year long people prepare for this event, restaurants plan truffle inspired menus, specialty products are developed and truffles are carefully harvested.Truffles are rarely farmed and in most cases have to be hunted by dogs or </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/6403205854609813094/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/11/november-is-time-to-visit-tuscany-for.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6403205854609813094'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6403205854609813094'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/11/november-is-time-to-visit-tuscany-for.html' title='November is the time to visit Tuscany for world famous truffles'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sw5V0Tk5KkI/AAAAAAAAABk/AZzF5WOxrOE/s72-c/truffles.jpeg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-6627112926719593918</id><published>2009-11-23T14:35:00.002+01:00</published><updated>2010-01-14T13:29:39.343+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Florence'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Via Cerretani 5'/><title type='text'>Via Cerretani 5, Florence</title><summary type='text'>This splendid apartment is in the heart of Florence. It features a beautiful living room with fireplace, kitchen with wonderful views of the cathedral, a bedroom with double bed, a bedroom with 2 single beds and sofa bed, a bathroom with shower and a bathroom with tub.</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/villa-53-cerretani-5.html' title='Via Cerretani 5, Florence'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/6627112926719593918/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/11/via-cerretani-5-florence.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6627112926719593918'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/6627112926719593918'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/11/via-cerretani-5-florence.html' title='Via Cerretani 5, Florence'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/SwqRlpb67dI/AAAAAAAAABU/3zMYhaT-5cQ/s72-c/via-cerretani.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-4950010125709505307</id><published>2009-11-20T14:58:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2009-11-23T14:56:14.487+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Tuscany Rent Direct'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Tuscany'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Villa Rentals In Tuscany'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Olive Oil'/><title type='text'>Want to taste just-pressed olive oil - straight from Tuscany's olive groves?</title><summary type='text'>When you think olive oil, you think Italy - and for good reason. Italy produces some of the most flavorful and highest quality oils in the world. While they are the second largest producer (behind Spain) of olive oil, Italians are the number one consumer of this 'liquid gold.' It is a precious heirloom, and just-pressed oil tastes unlike any other.Tuscany opens its doors during the harvesting and</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/4950010125709505307/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/11/want-to-taste-just-pressed-olive-oil.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/4950010125709505307'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/4950010125709505307'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/11/want-to-taste-just-pressed-olive-oil.html' title='Want to taste just-pressed olive oil - straight from Tuscany&apos;s olive groves?'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/SwaiNokBlvI/AAAAAAAAABM/aXhg80_ntkY/s72-c/rassegna-dell%27olio.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-1094448222697667520</id><published>2009-11-19T12:33:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2009-11-19T12:42:37.292+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Apartment Maria</title><summary type='text'>This apartment is in the Poggio Imperiale area, close to the Boboli Garden. It sleeps 2 adults + 2 children. This charming, completely furnished flat is situated on the ground floor, where it faces the 3000 sqf. terrace of the Villa. It includes living room with fold out sofa-bed and breakfast nook, kitchenette with electric stove, sink, refrigerator, microwave oven, bathroom with shower, gas </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/index.php/villas/detail/88/maria.html' title='Apartment Maria'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/1094448222697667520/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/11/apartment-maria.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/1094448222697667520'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/1094448222697667520'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/11/apartment-maria.html' title='Apartment Maria'/><author><name>Tuscany Rent Direct</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/Sxd7Ygyz80I/AAAAAAAAAB0/iJ7Iuf4jjcw/S220/tuscany-rent-direct-ad-170.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lJ6n43QcJ_k/SwUu1iNTDEI/AAAAAAAAABE/BDKOUzCNSpc/s72-c/88_1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-955351236985886084</id><published>2009-11-12T12:23:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2009-11-12T12:29:58.878+01:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Siena'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Tuscany Rent Direct'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Villa Caprera'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Villa Rentals In Tuscany'/><title type='text'>Villa Caprera, Siena</title><summary type='text'>We added a new property recently, Villa Caprera, near Siena:Charming apartment in Liberty-style farmhouse at only 3km from the historic center of Siena in the village of Caprera, built at the end of the 19th century by Garibaldi's doctor. The apartment is surrounded by green hills and faces the walls and the bell tower of the city. Three double bedrooms including one on the "tower". 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The annual vintage traditionally begins in late September or early October and draws the participation of most every Tuscan from the physical harvest itself to the endless array of festivals, feasts and local wine celebrations. The grape harvest is the most crucial part of </summary><link rel='related' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.com' title='Tuscan Wine Harvest'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/1592982598230271032/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/08/tuscan-wine-harvest.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/1592982598230271032'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/1592982598230271032'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/08/tuscan-wine-harvest.html' title='Tuscan Wine Harvest'/><author><name>Plant Based Sisters, Lauren and Lisa</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image 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src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-7423867229709585633</id><published>2009-08-05T15:37:00.000+02:00</published><updated>2009-08-05T15:44:18.096+02:00</updated><title type='text'>Luxury Apartment for rent in Chianti Region</title><summary type='text'>Luxury Apartment Rental in Chianti:Price: 615 euros per 7 day weekly rental- Sleeps 4Further information regarding the luxury apartment can be reached via: http://www.tuscanyrentdirect.com/index.php/villas/detail/9/mela.htmlContact Information: N.Barnewitz@casaintoscana.comTel. +39 0577 742960Also on Craigslist:http://florence.it.craigslist.it/sub/1303452930.html</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/7423867229709585633/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' 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The festival is held in Cortona, a medieval town found in the province of Arezzo, in central Tuscany, and is managed by IMG Arts, the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/feeds/2249643443981916441/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/08/tuscan-sun-festival-3-9-august-2009.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/2249643443981916441'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1793747894567917712/posts/default/2249643443981916441'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://tuscanyrentdirect.blogspot.com/2009/08/tuscan-sun-festival-3-9-august-2009.html' title='The Tuscan Sun Festival, 3-9 August 2009'/><author><name>Plant Based Sisters, Lauren and Lisa</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793747894567917712.post-6277616182751943949</id><published>2009-08-05T13:40:00.000+02:00</published><updated>2009-08-05T13:41:24.143+02:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Find Tuscany Rent Direct on Facebook! 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