Getting away from it all in Florence

MuttzNutzz — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:48:35 +0000

The city of the Medici, Machiavelli, and the Pazzi, Florence is also the metropolis that gave birth to Italian Renaissance. It is a city with history and culture as old as its ruins. Florence saw the rise and fall of the Medici power, the burning at the stake of the prophet Girolamo Savonarola, and the magnificent orations of Niccolo Machiavelli. Florence is also a city of architectural wonders, spawning such marvels as the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi museum, and the famous Duomo, the domed cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Florence the Florentine Way

If you’re planning to see the sites of Florence, as well as experience Florentine living, then a bed and breakfast accommodation in Florence is right for you. Bed and breakfast accommodations in Florence give you an opportunity to glimpse Italian culture and experience the typical Florentine lifestyle. More than Just Bed and Breakfast
Mostly remodeled old homes and mansions, bed and breakfast accommodations in Florence are often exceptionally comfortable places to stay in. These homes have been painstakingly restored to bring out their original charm. Bed and breakfast accommodations in Florence feature antiques, beautiful woodwork, brick fireplaces, and other designs of the period they represent. They also feature modern conveniences such as air conditioning and heating systems, hot and cold showers, Internet access, minibars, and even jacuzzis.

As the name implies, bed and breakfast accommodations in Florence provide breakfast. Some provide complete meals of meat, eggs, toast, and pancakes. Others only provide continental breakfasts consisting of doughnuts and juice or coffee. Normally, the morning meal is included in the room rate. However, some bed and breakfast accommodations in Florence may require you to pay extra for breakfast.

Bed and Breakfast in Florence
There are many bed and breakfast accommodations in Florence. If you are looking for a place with a spectacular view or Florence’s many sites, then the aptly named A Florence View Bed and Breakfast is right for you. A Florence View is in an enviable position at the heart of the city, providing you with breathtaking views that will ensure an unforgettable experience. The Martin Dago Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Florence is located in a part of the city that has retained the traditional feel of Renaissance Florence. Martin Dago exudes the magical atmosphere of ancient Florentine Houses in the Sant’Ambrogio district.

If you want to stay away from the hustle and bustle of a thriving city yet still experience its culture firsthand, the Villa Sestini Bagno a Ripoli Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Florence is the best choice. Villa Sestini is situated on a beautiful hilltop overlooking Florence. It is only 15 minutes away from Ponte Vecchio and the city’s main monuments. Another bed and breakfast accommodation in Florence that is away from the city’s busy districts but sits close enough to be convenient is the Bed and Breakfast Vittoria. This bed and breakfast is a nondescript house in the residential district of Sesto Fiorentino, located close to the University Campus of Sesto Fiorentino. Bed and Breakfast Vittoria offer special prices to visiting students and professors.

When staying in Florence, go Florentine! Try the bed and breakfast accommodations in Florence and see what it’s like to live large, in leisure, and as a local in beautiful, culture-steeped Florence.

By: Dusty Baldwin

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LauraAnna, Italy – calendar girl competition entry

MuttzNutzz — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:27:42 +0000

We said at the outset of our calendar competition we’d be posting the occasional entry – well here’s the first. This is LauraAnna a professional model from Italy.

We’ve had a lot of pictures in so far, and the response has been great. Remember that just because we include someone in these features it doesn’t necessarily mean that they will be included amongst the winners – but, then again, it doesn’t mean they won’t! There’s a long way to go and no doubt a lot more entries to come in before the end…

Anyway, back to LauraAnna – should you want to see more of her you can visit her website at www.lauraanna.com - as a photographer myself I do have to say some of the photography on the site is excellent. And click here if you’d like more information about the competition.

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Getting away from it all in Florence

LauraAnna, Italy – calendar girl competition entry