CONTENTS PREMIERE ISSUE | SPRING 2015 FEATURES
6 All About Tuscany It’s impossible to choose among Tuscany’s many treasures. It’s a region filled with surprises—from Florence to Siena, to the vineyards in Chianti to its captivating hill towns.
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12 Golf in Tuscany Most people think about Scotland and Ireland when it comes to golf in Europe. Surprise! Tere are a lot of great courses in Italy, especially in Tuscany, that are easily accessible from Florence.
DEPARTMENTS 4 Benvenuti! from Steve Perillo
11 Shopping… Designer outlets to visit in the Florence area
15 Eating, Drinking and Dining… Some of our Florence and
Tuscany favorites
16 Lodging… Florence and other areas of Tuscany
22 Destination Wedding: Santorini, Greece
31 Savvy Traveler: Practical Travel Tips
32 Book Review: Eataly, A Guide to Buying, Cooking, and Eating Italian Food
35 Calendar: What’s going on in Italy, Greece, Costa Rica and Hawaii
28 EDITORIAL David H. Soskin, Editor-In-Chief |
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25 DESTINATIONS
18 Greece: The Acropolis & Parthenon 25 Hawaii: The Great Volcanoes
28 Costa Rica: A Learning & Wellness Journey
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