The underlying property in Val d’Orcia once served the ancient abbey next door and includes centuries-old Cypress trees ...

In fact, according to Rick Steves, a road trip is the best way to explore this region of Tuscany. Besides its notable architecture, Pienza is also famed for its culinary and horticultural delights.

When the opera superstar isn’t on the road, performing for fans around the world, he says, he can most often be found at his stately pink palace, Villa Alpemare, on the coast of Tuscany.

Nature lovers have a soft spot for Tuscany, one of Italy's most serene destinations with endless meadows of breathtaking greenery. With its famous cities, old architecture, must-visit vineyards ...

Oh, the Leaning Tower of Pisa — so touristy and yet so fun. Each day, hordes of visitors come to the small northwestern Tuscan town of Pisa to take pictures "propping up" its tower. Some do it ...