Tuscan vacations are full of food, wine and stunning scenery. But while vacationing at Castello di Casole, don’t forget to take advantage of the region’s rich history and culture. Italy is filled with some of the world’s most beautiful churches. Each town in Tuscany has its own Duomo, literally translating to “cathedral,” with some of…

The Greeks called Italy “Enotria” (Land of Wine) and it is in the countless Enoteca (wineries) that you will taste the wonder that is wine in Italy. Castello di Casole produces an estate wine, Dodici, which is available only to Owners and guest of the property. Castello di Casole’s bilingual concierges can organize a tour…

Timbers Resorts flew South to Miami last month for the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE. The annual winter extravaganza brings many values together Timbers Resorts appreciates and stands for: fine food and wine, beautiful destinations, and time spent with friends and family. The star-studded series of events…

Got that feeling that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner? Well, when in Tuscany, just around the corner can mean taking advantage of a wealth of gateways: portals onto an older, more romantic world. Owners and guests at Castello di Casole are right here already, in fact, with glorious Tuscan options all around them….

As you may have already guessed, Vinci is the birthplace of the original Renaissance man himself, Leonardo da Vinci. It is also an easy and scenic drive just 40 miles through Tuscan countryside from Castello di Casole. (When you’re ready to go, the concierge will gladly give you simple directions due north.) This charming town…

It’s one thing to luxuriate in the lifestyle that comes with wine country, such as Sonoma and Napa Valley, but there’s history up here, too, when it comes to vinum and the world. The stunning vintages from the wineries all around us, here at The Orchard at the Carneros Inn (Napa) and Mayacama (Sonoma), help…

À bientôt, Ritz Paris. We’ll see you soon. Here at Timbers Resorts luxury residence clubs, when one of the grande dames of luxurious accommodations, dining, and lifestyle — incontrovertibly the kind of institution that Hôtel Ritz Paris represents — gets a facelift: well, it’s noteworthy news in our world. As a jewel in the crown of the…

Pisa is a destination for travelers looking to catch the architectural wonder — and blunder — of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The Tuscan city is a draw for another number of reasons, as well, many of which tourists miss while eyeing the tower and pretending to prop it up in photos. The following is…

What do you think of when someone mentions Tuscany? We can safely assume your mental image includes rolling hills, charming towns and picturesque vineyards. That’s what makes it one of the most ideal places in the world for a scenic drive. So get behind the wheel and spend a day taking it all in using…

Sometimes it seems like sommeliers speak a completely different language. Well, they actually do! There’s a complete vocabulary that goes along with wine in order to describe its nuances. With just a few tips, you can use the same lingo while having dinner in hotspots for wine-lovers from The Orchard at The Carneros Inn in…