When exploring a city, I prefer to plan my day around a theme. Rather than seeing an assortment of famous things, I enjoy the idea of a walking ...

Discover the best shops in Florence, as picked by our Florence travel expert. The have the ultimate shopping experience, you can start ...

Wine runs deep in Tuscany, woven as it is into the cultural identity of this central Italian region. Agriculture forms the roots of the Tuscan lifestyle, and “the big three”—grape vines, olive trees and wheat — were historically all planted together in the same ...

As a born-and-bred Florentine, I’ve had the delight of guiding hundreds of B&R travelers in my home region of Tuscany, a place I know by ...

These are the best books about Tuscany that capture the spirit of the storied Italian region. If you're looking for Tuscan inspiration, the best place to start is... ...

Looming large over the horizon, Tuscany and Umbria’s magnificent towns showcase some of Italy’s most beautiful landscapes. Velvety green ...

When B&R suggested sending me over to Tuscany for my first ever bike trip, I didn’t hesitate. I mean, who wouldn’t rejoice at the chance ...

Following a hectic season of researching and planning trips, my husband and I embarked on some rejuvenating self-care by immersing ourselves in one of Florence's hippest ...

While soccer may engross much of the continent,for the people of Siena, the big games come every year – twice, in fact – with the running of the ...

Perched between two of Italy's most scenic valleys, the history of Montepulciano is (almost) as rich as the famous wine that bears its name. ...

I met Sara on one of my first trips as a guide in 2001. Her kindness and hospitality stuck with me. So much so that when I found myself making batch upon batch of Christmas cookies to share with my friends in Florence that year, I decided it would be fun to takes some to Sara and the ...

A face-off between Leonardo's landscape and the wild heart of the Lone Star ...

"As we sat around that Tuscan dinner table that night, one thought sprung to mind: mission ...

Much like the Accademia does for David, a slew of well-appointed Florence hotels will make you feel like a masterpiece during your stay. ...

Whether you've got a few hours or a full day, there are plenty of things to do in Florence, home to some of the world's greatest pieces of art. ...

A perfect medieval time capsule, enlightened zoning restrictions have helped preserve the palaces and churches of Siena like nowhere else in Italy. ...

Whether you've been working at something for five minutes or five decades, it's always nice to hear an encouraging word (or ...

Butterfield & Robinson is thrilled that one of our trips was once again named to National Geographic Traveler's list of the 50 Tours of a Lifetime. ...