Just the other day I was asked what my ultimate vacation would be.  I didn’t have to think too hard to come up with the answer. 

My dream vacation would be spent in the beautiful country of Italy.  Specifically, I would love to spend a couple of weeks in the Tuscany region.  Not only is it conveniently located, but the region boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes in Italy. 

I have always loved the old Tuscan farmhouses with their rustic charm and serenity.  I can imagine staying in such a farmhouse that has been beautifully renovated with all the comforts of home including large screen TV, WIFI internet, its own furnished kitchen, and private bathroom and shower.  It would be like having my own Tuscan apartment.  Surely a place like this doesn’t exist other than in my mind.

I can dream of strolling through the plazas of such quaint towns as Cortona which sits nestled on a hillside overlooking miles of the Tuscan landscape.  I can sit outside the café sipping coffee.  Or explore the little shops while enjoying a gelato.  Oh, and the pizza!  Of course I will taste the wonderful homemade pizza. 

After a time in Cortona, I could return to my lovely farmhouse  apartment and enjoy a relaxing swim in the pool while enjoying a taste of the wine made famous in the region.  Maybe take a bike ride down the winding roads enjoying the fresh breezes.  Then return for a view of the sunset over the hilltops while relaxing with my neighbors on the veranda.

A visit to the region wouldn’t be complete without exploring.  I would enjoy hiking in the many trails to afford amazing views of the nearby region.  And I would enjoy the pristine waters at Lake Trasimeno with the castles on the islands.  Perhaps enjoy a fish dinner freshly caught earlier in the day.  And there would be plenty of little towns nearby for more shopping, coffee, and gelato, of course.

I will want to make Tuscany my home base to explore all of Italy because of the central location.  The train station is just a few minutes from my Tuscan suite and, in just a couple of hours, I can be in any of the major cities in Italy. 

So, you see, in my dream vacation the Tuscany region of Italy has so many wonderful things to offer.  Charming towns and villages are common throughout the region.  Each one with their own unique appeal and personality.  The weather is usually quite mild in the region which makes for a comfortable day of activities.  And the beautiful villas and farmhouses that dot the landscape are so charming.  In fact, many people are familiar with the movie “Under the Tuscan Sun” in which a woman from the US wants to remodel and renovate an old Tuscan villa.  Well, that villa is in Cortona and can easily be visited to this day.

But is there such a Tuscan farmhouse to stay at in the region that affords such amenities?  Of course.  And its name is La Mucchia Casa Vacanza.  Located in a valley just outside the quaint hillside town of Cortona, this beautiful Tuscan Farmhouse Villa was made to impress with all the modern amenities while maintaining its dedication to the original structure.  There are nine suites on the property which allows it to maintain a quiet, peaceful feel.  Each suite is beautifully decorated with fine linens, a fully stocked kitchen, living area with hand crafted furniture, a large screen TV, WIFI internet.  Suites have a private bedroom and bathroom with shower.  You truly have all the comforts of home in your own Tuscan apartment.  The major highway of the area runs nearby and will quickly take you to see the sites of the Tuscan region, including pristine Lake Trasimeno.  And for your ventures farther into Italy, the train stop is also just a few minutes away to take you to places like Florence, Rome, or Naples each in under a couple of short hours of enjoying the beautiful scenery on the way.

So on your next dream vacation, reserve your suite at La Mucchia Casa Vacanza.  Make those dreams a reality.