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Italian Country Hideaways: Vacationing in Tuscany's and Umbria's Most Unforgettable Private Villas, Castles and Estates

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Italian Country Hideaways: Vacationing in Tuscany's and Umbria's Most Unforgettable Private Villas, Castles and Estates (Hardcover)

by Kelley Hurst (Author), Stefano Hunyady (Photographer)

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Opening up their ancestral homes, the owners of these preserved and fully-functional estates now offer you a key to the hidden splendors of the Italian countryside. A detailed appendix provides all the practical information you'll need for planning your visits. Taking you off the beaten track of tourist Italy, Italian Country Hideaways invites you to the most unforgettable private villas, castles, fortresses, and farmhouses which you can actually stay. Tuscany and Umbria are divided into a number of sub-regions based on cuisine and culture as well as geography. An introduction to each region's local food and wine, sites, festivals, and other points of interest is followed by a selection of unique estates memorable for their meals, decor, architecture, grounds, and history. Opening up their ancestral homes, the owners of these preserved and fully-functional estates now offer you a key to the hidden splendors of the Italian countryside. A detailed appendix provides all the practical information you'll need for planning your visits, including a complete contact information, prices, amenities included, and dates of availability, plus helpful facts and advice on transportation, seasonal considerations, and making reservations.

About the Author

Kelley F. Hurst, a community arts and cultural planner, has written for a variety of nonprofit organizations.

Stefano Hunyady's work has appeared in Italian and American magazines including Chi, Storie, Contatto Discographia, American Health, and Avenue. A graduate of Connecticut College and Parsons School of Design, he has also studied at the Sorbonne and the Institute d'Art in Paris.

Product Details

Hardcover: 144 pages
Publisher: Universe Publishing (July 30, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0789302608
ISBN-13: 978-0789302601
Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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