Florence has been known for centuries as a destination of breathtaking beauty and wonder, and the magnificent Il Salviatino has capitalized on the beauty. Located just outside Florence in the hills of Fiesole lies an award-winning hotel designed to share the beauty of Florence with its guests. The Villa Rooms, ...

This was originally the home of a Turkish ‘pasha’ or high ranking military officer. In the 19th Century, it became home to a Swedish and American ‘colony’ who were all members of the ‘Christian Utopia Society’. The colony lived a communal lifestyle and engaged in philanthropic work for all the ...