The Art of Luxury Issue 34 2018 | Page 42

CURATING MEMORABLE ITALIAN VILLA HOLIDAYS FOR OVER 45 YEARS Italy is not so much a nation as a masterpiece, the Tuscan coast remains 'Our special part of pavement cafes. Watch and learn how to undoubtedly a country of interest, diversity, Italy' which year round offers an interesting 'passegiare' through Italy’s stylish and historic beauty and charm, passion splendour, art and and varied holiday Imagine a holiday where streets and shop for some of the best designer style. Our love affair began with Italy in 1973 you can step back in to the 15th century, to names.....this is just some of what the Lucca ago when Barry & Christine Pearson began visit the Medieval city of Lucca, take in Italy’s area of Tuscany has to offer. renting villas around Lucca and on the Tuscan Renaissance art cities or simply relax on coast. 45 years on, Bridgewater’s Idyllic Italy Tuscany’s golden beaches. Experience the A tranquil part of Italy with few foreign tourists remains family owned and managed by the relaxed pace of local life, cycle through olive but plenty of stylish Italians. As with the rest Pearson sisters: Nicola and Lucy. groves and mellow countryside taking in the of Europe, July and August are the busiest sights and aromas of Tuscany. While away the month’s when even the sleepiest villages can We are delighted to offer luxury villa rentals evenings in the local trattorias, where some of become crowded - Generally the best time to throughout Tuscany, Umbria, Amalfi, the the best food in Italy is to be found or dine at visit is April, May, June and September when Italian lakes, Siciliy and beyond but Lucca and world famous restaurants and sophisticated there are fewer tourists and the weather is 42 The Art of Luxury Issue 34 2018