Saturday, February 2, 2013

How to find your best accommodation for you and your family?



“How to find your best accommodation for you and your family”

When you are looking to book a vacation rental in Tuscany, or elsewhere, it is important not to rush into anything. Usually people save up for years to afford a vacation and then they make the mistake of rushing into booking everything as soon as they have the money. This can lead to disappointment and many people end up choosing the completely wrong accommodation and that can cause them to have a miserable vacation. So choosing the right hotel or lodgings, for you should be your first priority and you should never rush into it!

How to Choose the Perfect Villa in Tuscany?

One of the main decisions which you have to make when booking a vacation Villa in Tuscany is the accommodation rules and extra charges, that you will be request to add after your arrival.
There are other various factors that most of us never think of when booking a Vacation rental and that includes whether we will be able to hear everybody walking above us?

After all, Vacation villas which are situated mostly in the countryside are quiet enough to hear everyone going up and down the stairs or over the walkway all the time.
If you choose to stay in vacation rentals that are situated on upper level, however then there is the chance that you will bump into people outside of your room all day and all night long. Really it all depends upon how much money you are willing to spend as to how enjoyable your vacation will be. Mostly the cheapest are the most crowded.

Once you have selected your accommodation, there is no chance to change it after the booking has been confirmed, especially during the high season of the year, July, August and September. So this means that you need to be certain about your accommodation ,right from the word go.

If you have a little more money to spend then you can find more luxurious Vacation rentals in a higher class which means also that the other guests will be looking for the same standards you look for.

However, generally speaking, be sure that 1 -  The location is good for day trips, means: near to most of the cities you want to visit. 2 - That the photos are made from all angles which give you the real view of the place, 3 - That no extra charges will be asked upon your arrival, apart of what was agreed before.

If you would prefer to stay at the ground floor of the Building, then you will enjoy your private terrace with easy exit to the garden and swimming pool (if one exists). Or a balcony or veranda, which you can sit out on and relax whilst, enjoying the views.

Obviously this will make your vacation a lot more enjoyable so again if you can afford it ,then it would be worth booking this type of Vacation rentals.

Where you have your right Vacation rental, can make a huge difference to your vacation, so do take the time to ensure you have chosen the right option for yourself and your family.


Author Resource: - To read about “How to find your best accommodation for you and your family”:  http://www.hometuscany.com 

Monday, December 31, 2012

Villa in Tuscany, La Mucchia vacation suites hotel

Villa in Tuscany - La Mucchia casa vacanze
Medieval vacation farmhouse for your stay in Cortona, Tuscany.

                                           The Medieval villa from the front position
                                           Entrance to La Mucchia suites at ground floor
                                          Cortona In the back of La Mucchia suites farmhouse
                                          Entrance to suite number 2 at ground floor

                                            Suite number 1 entrance
                                            Suite number 1 kitchen
                                            suite number 1 living room
                                            suite number 1 bedroom













Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Stay in Tuscany with Activities at the Apartment Hotel La Mucchia




Perfectly situated near Cortona, the town revealed to travelers around the world through the wonderful best selling books of Frances Mayes and the hit film that followed “Under The Tuscan Sun”’, there lays an ancient three story building constructed over three hundred years ago. The building originally served as the main structure of a farm that was managed for a local aristocrat that owned most lands of San Lorenzo and additional lands between Cortona and Trasimeno Lake situated ten kilometers from it.

A few years ago the building and the adjacent lands were purchased by two brothers with architectural and construction background. The two saw the potential and through a long and detailed process renovated the structure to an upscale apartment hotel while keeping the essence of its Tuscan heritage. The apartment hotel includes nine separate apartments varying in sizes from one to four rooms. Each apartment includes a kitchen and authentic Tuscan furniture.

In the adjacent land around the apartment hotel a swimming pool was constructed and a 50 olive tree orchard was planted as well as wide grasses and flowers common to the Tuscan area. The landscape architect retained by the owners planted a special garden that provides visitors with intoxicating smells that merge with the scenic town of Cortona that lies on the mountain across the apartment hotel.

Each upscale apartment includes all modern day conveniences including large beds, orthopaedic mattresses, air-conditioning and heating, equipped kitchens in ancient Tuscan style, internet and satellite television. The hotel also includes a management office and an art gallery featuring Tuscan style oil paintings of international artists. The hotel provides its guests with daily trip plans, recommendations to the great hideaway restaurants of Tuscany and insider tips to make each vacation a truly great one.

The hotel also offers its guests either mountain or dirt bicycle riding with instruction from certified instructors of the Umbria Bicycle Association. The area includes special paths of 80 KM around Trasimeno Lake as well as mountain riding on asphalt roads in the Hannibal path nearby where he fought the Romans. The path crosses nearby between hills and forests and is named for the battle that took place some 2200 years ago.

For those who prefer leisure cooking courses are offered to either small or large groups. The courses are led by professional chefs that teach the secrets to authentic Tuscan cooking. Each course begins with a visit to the local farmer’s market where fresh products are purchased, from there you head to the hotel to cook and later enjoy the wonderful dishes and meals prepared. The courses are fun filled and must be registered in advance when booking your hotel reservation.

Recently the hotel offered group painting courses for beginners. The courses were led by an international artist with specialty in instruction to physically challenged individuals. Some of the participants who never painted before were surprised to learn that each person, no matter how inexperienced he or she is, was able to produce impressive art paintings.

Packagetours to groups in luxurious buses or day trips with personal drivers are alsoavailable through the hotel upon request of travel agents or group touroperators around the world. The hotel can accommodate groups of up to 30persons for leisure and fun activities including visits to museums, cities,monasteries and other hard to find hideaway places that tourists can rarelyfind without guidance of locals.

Due to the perfect location of the apartment hotel “La Mucchia CasaVacanza” one is able to easily access the cities of Tuscany and Umbria with a drive of only 30 to 60 minutes allowing most of the day for site seeing and touring instead of spending time driving.