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La Bandita: A Tuscan Paradise

TuscanyIf you're after seductive beauty, deserted beaches, abundant vineyards and mouth-watering cuisine, try Tuscany. Our friends at Black Tomato take us on a tour

If Tuscany were a workmate, we have to admit we wouldn't be so keen: gorgeous, cultured, relaxed, easily accessed and surprisingly cheap - it would be an unsettling combination of attributes in any colleague.

Luckily, it's a holiday destination and in that capacity it's pretty much perfect. With all that and more going for it, it's no wonder that Tuscany has been the retreat of choice for discerning travellers for decades. If you're in need of a break (and who isn't?) there's no better option than this gorgeous idyll.

Something for everyone

Tuscany's charm lies in the fact that it offers something for everyone. The timeless beauty of Pisa, Siena and Florence have enchanted visitors for centuries and their enviable collection of stunning renaissance architecture and world-class museums and galleries mean they're a must-see for art lovers, or any type of lovers - these are some of the world's most romantic cities after all.

As well as seriously seductive beauty, Tuscany offers miles of virgin countryside awash with golden pastures, abundant vineyards and deserted beaches, all in all the most serene setting you could ever imagine. Given Italians' legendary love for delicious food and fine wine this is one destination where you're allowed to ditch the diet, so toast the region's incomparable beauty over dinner and a glass (or two) of red at a family-run trattoria near the wine-producing regions of Montepulciano and Montalcino.

And if all that over-indulgence starts to make you feel guilty, follow our lead: we can always justify an extra serving of homemade lasagne or creamy tiramisu by saying we're supporting the local economy.



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