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Thursday, March 18th, 2010 | Author: admin

In the selection of a holidays in Sardinia you must be able to find a good balance between characteristic factors, such as the cost of transport that is becoming more and more relevant in the overall cost of the vacation, and the type of accommodation and location of the accommodation.
We want to talk about the selection of a farm house to spend your vacations in Sardinia. A solution that we believe can create a perfect mix between a typical and cheap vacation and comfort.
Taking cue from the indications given by Coldiretti, we arrive at a definition of what may become a vacation on a farm house trying to get away from possible surprises, if not explicitly scams.
To walk in the open air, taste the local cuisine, a total escape, to keep a pace of life with less haste and no need to do everything, to spend a holiday immersed in the local culture and not in the middle of the crowded location … these are the main features of the vacation on a farm house in Sardinia.
Certainly, there are some things to add to the idea that people used to have about the farm houses: at present this type of structure is adequate to the demands of comfort and services of demanding clients.
This is the reason why more and more rural houses have become real structures thought for the tourist and not according to the farm. Furnished rooms with all services, swimming pools, well-kept common services, amoung many others. And this is why there was the need to propose a classification for “wheat” (such as the “stars” of the hotel) according to the quality of farm house. It is also important to say that the farm houses in Sardinia, on average, are always full during the summer season, and proposed themselves in the tourist segment summmer – sea, and in most cases one of the expected features from rural stutture is theis proximity to the sea, in addition to a typical cuisine and the presence of a certain standard of quality.
Last but not least is the necessity to be very careful in the choice of accommodation for the vactions taking into account not only the price factor, very important of course, but also the reliability of the seller.
The advice is to always to carefully check on the internet or agency, as much as possible, that there is a reasonable correlation between communication and promotion of the farm house chosen for the vacations in Sardinia and the reality.
In order to avoid awful surprises on the spot, a very interesting assessment are the reviews of customers who have already visited the structure.
In Sardinia the farmhouses are a reality present in all provinces, with a good percentage of facilities in rural and mountain areas. Most farm houses in our region have theis own production and offer tourists not only a local cuisine but also other initiatives and situations that highlight even more the genuinity of the proposal.
We are thinking about cooking courses, training on the natural color of fabrics through the essences of plants, the a real inclusion in the workforce of tourists, in more specific option of working vacation. In general the choice the farm house in Sardinia is a good option for vactaions in the island, it is always limportant not to expect 5-star services or situations more specific to hotel accommodations.

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Thursday, March 18th, 2010 | Author: admin

The Country House is placed in the Centre of a D.O.C. Wine producing Farm and hunting forbidden Estate situated in the quite and panoramic Tiber Valley, which operative hearth is the FATTORIA SPINOLA, the owner’s home.The Estate is about 130 hectares wide, but only 100 are cultivated (wheat, sugar beet, tobacco and 12 hectars of vineyards). The grapes produced are brought to a Wine Producer Association where a very nice typical white wine ( Grechetto) and a red Doc wine ( Sangiovese), are made and sold in the Farmhouse.The Country house and its dependence which forms the Agriturismo “I Mori Gelsi” are placed in the heart of cultivated fields, close to an hill of vineyards. It is surrounded by a fully fenced private Garden with swimmng pool (5×10), fruit trees, aromatic herbs and flowers. The country house has been vertically divided into two big Apartments, while the dependence is formed by one little independent unit. Furthermore, each apartment has a private wooden lighted gazebo in the Garden to enjoy outdoor lunches and dinners. Huge organic vegetable garden at guest disposal for free; welcome basket with breakfast, gadget, DOC wine for aperitif.FACILITIES AND SERVICES: linen changed weekly, independent heating, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, iron and ironing board, hairdryer. Outdoor swimming pool and solarium equipped with sun beds and umbrellas, park, private barbecue each apartment, pergola, parking, fencing.FEATURES: calm and elegant environment for relaxing stays in nature, suitable for elderly, disabled access, pets allowed, suitable for couples and families. The property has been renovated respecting the ancient origin, with every comfort, close to vineyards and orchards. Each apartment is elegantly furnished with antique furniture and style. APARTMENT BRUFA (x6+ baby bed): ground floor with a large living/dining room, fully equipped kitchen with also dish-washer, microwave, and washing machine, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 bathroom with shower; first floor has a large living room with fireplace, 1 double bedroom with baby cot, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 bathroom with bathtube and shower settings.APARTMENT MELA (6/8+baby): an entrance with a large living room, fully equipped kitchen with also dish-washer,microwave and washing machine, 1 double bedroom and a bathroom with shower. First floor: a large and light living room with fireplace, with a double sofa bed; 1 double bedroom, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds + a baby cot, 1 bathroom with bathtube & shower settings. HOUSE NIDO (x2+2): a large and sunny living/dining room with double sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchen with also microwave, 1 large double bedroom, 1 spacious bathroom with shower and washing machine. SUITABLE FOR DISABLED

Thursday, March 18th, 2010 | Author: admin

Maremma is a place found in the western part of Tuscany. This region is located in the border of Lazio in the south and Umbria near the east. Most part of Tuscany has already been explored and is already commercialized. However, they seem to have left Maremma. Maremma is the western part of Tuscany. The place remains little unknown to many tourists and you can’t even find this place in popular guidebooks. Because of this, the place is less crowded and it is much cheaper to travel to this place than any other place in Tuscany. Maremma in the past is known to be a mosquito-infested swamp; it is an isolated place when compared with all other parts of Italy. During the ancient times, Etruscans were able to drain the swamps and transform it to a bountiful farmland which provided a variety of crops like olives, grapes, wheat and etc. Etruscans mysteriously disappeared and the place was reverted to its wild roots. This situation remained the same until the arrival of Mussolini. Mussolini drained the swamp again so Maremma came back to life once more. Today, Maremma serves as a home to Italy’s most wonderful beaches, intriguing hilltops, natural healing springs, natural parks and lush vegetations. Maremma is a fantastic place. Whether you’re a food aficionado, an outdoor person, a laid back type or a history buff, there is surely something for everyone in Tuscany. Of course, Wild West won’t be complete without the cowboys. The modern day Tuscany cowboys are referred to as the butteri. Modern day butteri are the proud descendants of the ancient breed of men who tended the unique Maremma cattle for centuries.  In Val di Chianti they use bistecca or charolais while in Maremma, they use stamps. They treat their horses with fine hands; using only the thinnest and tiniest spurs and a special bite that will not hurt the horse’s teeth. The horses follow the most unique breeds. The horses are quite numerous and are extremely reliable in any situation. The saddle that the butteri use is called a scafardo made from wood. The most important tool that a butteri needs is the luncino or a stick with a small hook at the end. This stick is used for everything from opening the door to picking up their hat. Today, these rugged men preserve the heritage and traditions of the butteri. They put up shows for the public and sometimes in certain events. Visit Maremma and you will surely love it.