David and Jo Hoeppner Waller, Texas, USA

The Italy bug bit us on our first trip in 2006 when we had an opportunity to spend 16 days exploring the country with our 2 kids in tow. Rome, Florence, and Venice—all were spectacular for us to explore, but upon returning to Texas it was always Tuscany that kept calling us back.

And the winner of this months Owner’s photo competition goes to Mark Evans, London UK for his “Boys at Play” image of his son Ben Evans and friend Thomas Cogher taking in a spot of fishing in the natural pond/lake up behind the Hamlet’s swimming-pool.

If you were at Borgo di Vagli in your Tuscan residence in the coming months, below are a few attractions to consider attending.

For those of you who haven’t yet visited Borgo di Vagli and for those who had the enjoyment of experiencing Dina’s mouth-watering casalinga cuisine in the Hamlet’s trattoria I’ cche c’é c’é, in each newsletter we continue to highlight one of Dina's popular recipes for you to try at home, this month we highlight her Strawberry-Grape Tiramisù in a Jar recipe

Each month we highlight a place of interest around the globe that we consider as unique as Borgo di Vagli. The tips are selected as they either show respect for the environment, nature, and architectural beauty or are deeply indigenous to their individual origin and this month we encapsulate all of these components. This newsletter we highlight our beloved Resort Director Stefania’s trip to Sicily