Question |
Response |
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Do you
need to speak Italian to enjoy a vacation in Tuscany? |
No, our
language skills are elementary at best consisting
primarily of Buon giorno and Buona sera and we have
traveled throughout Italy and Tuscany without any
problem. |
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What
carriers fly directly to Florence from the states? |
Unfortunately none at this time. We typically use Air
France, Sabena or Swiss Air to fly direct to
Paris, Brussels or Zurich and then on to Florence.
Of late we have enjoyed flying to Geneva and then
driving via the Mont Blanc tunnel to Tuscany. It
is an easy 1 day drive and the scenery is fantastic.
Very recently, the last 3 years, we have flown g a
directly to Zurich and driven to Milan. It is only a two
hour drive and there are many GREAT restaurants in
Switzerland. |
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Why do you
enjoy vacationing in Tuscany? |
Everyday
is an adventure, even if it only consists of picking up
the Herald Tribune and spending the rest of the day
lazing by the pool. There is a fascinating quality to
life in Tuscany, it may be the passionate spirit of the
people, the sense of history one experiences there, the
radiant beauty of the surroundings, the gastronomical
delight served daily in its restaurants, the knowledge
that world class music, art and other cultural
activities are just moments away. All combine to
force us to return as often as possible. |
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Do most
all rental properties include a telephone? |
The best
bet is to rent a world-wide enabled phone for $20/month
+ roaming charges. If you expect to send/receive e-mail
during your vacation, take the time to check that your
accommodation is equipped with a telephone and you have
access to long distance calls. Remember to bring the
appropriate three prong converter to the US standard
telephone jack. |
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Do you
have to rent a car to really see Tuscany? |
Although
we prefer to rent a car, you do not need one.
Public transportation (Bus or Train) is quite good, and
you can always rent a bicycle a vespa or use a taxi if
you want to visit some out-of-way site. |
