07/19/2024
Before we head off to our next HUGE adventure next week (you’ll want to stay tuned and follow along for this one!), I need to step back to our last trip and finish sharing some of the amazing things we learned.
Following our Croatia cruise, we had the opportunity to spend several days in Italy, exploring some resorts and towns and experiences for our clients. One place, we will definitely NOT be sending anyone to. (And this is exactly why we go experience fly-infested, smelly, old castles - so you don’t have to.) But another…WOW…
Castelfalfi in Tuscany has stolen our hearts. The resort is a true 5-star luxury property, and was named a Michelin Two Key hotel in the first such list of distinctive hotels established this year. It includes an estate with activities such as winery and olive oil tours and tastings, golf courses, an adventure park with zip-lines and falconry, kids club and activities, cooking classes, and an amazing, tranquil spa. Everything is meticulously cared for and purposefully planned and detailed, such as the fragrances that were custom-made to fill specific spaces in the resort. Service and food were impeccable. It had a Disney-esque feel to it in my opinion in the sense that everything was so well run and intentional, music was piped in throughout the property, and you could easily spend multiple days there and not run out of things to do. (But no crowds or screaming kids, so think about the best part of Disney.) This is not going to fit into everyone’s Italy trip, especially those first-timers who want to keep moving and see all the things. But it is fantastic for those who are looking for a few days to relax, be pampered, and get away from crowds within their larger Italy experience. Absolutely no hesitation in booking this one and we WILL be back ourselves!
