CIAO TOSCANA SPRING - SUMMER 2018
SPRING - SUMMER IN TUSCANY
YOUR PERFECT SUMMER
PISA
FIRENZE SIENA
The word ‘summer’ conjures up a myriad of sensations. At Fonteverde, Bagni di Pisa and Grotta Giusti summer is like nowhere else in the world, filled with so many timeless wonders. Summer in Tuscany is the stuff of dreams, of childhood memories and our grandparents’ stories. There are deep blue skies, golden fields and hillsides dotted with cypress trees. There are roads winding through the countryside, the blue line of the sea on the horizon, the shade of the trees, their leaves whispering in the breeze. There are cool lanes among ancient houses in the Medieval villages, spectacular landscapes seen from the terraces, the enchantment of starlit nights. The flavours of countless simple yet wonderful dishes, the taste of local produce, and the elegant character of the wines. Discoveries await you every day, with stunning art, fascinating history, and breath-taking, welcoming natural surroundings. Discover Tuscany at our thermal resorts, and indulge in the wellbeing of our thermal waters. Open your heart to Tuscany. She’s waiting.
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POTS, PANS AND DELICIOUS FLAVOURS
SPIRALIZED COURGETTES WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND GARDEN MINT Salvatore Quarto is the chef at Fonteverde. His passion for cooking comes from his hometown, Bari. Unsurprisingly, he is inspired by Mediterranean traditions, by superb, wonderfully fresh ingredients which go into making delicious dishes with the utmost respect for their flavours and colours. He’s chosen a fresh, tasty and surprising recipe which epitomises summer. Spiralized courgettes are the perfect match for cherry tomatoes, his home-made tomato puree and freshly-picked, intensely perfumed mint.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS 250 g courgettes, 5 freshly-picked mint leaves, 20 g shelled walnuts, 10 g extra virgin olive oil, 1 cherry tomato, 20 g home-made tomato puree, gomashio.
METHOD Use a potato peeler to cut the courgettes into thin strips (the same width as spaghetti), then sprinkle with olive oil and gomashio and add the freshly-picked, chopped mint leaves. Marinate for 10 minutes. Serve the courgettes with the sliced cherry tomatoes, mint leaves, home-made tomato puree and walnuts.
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SIGNOR APERITIVO
GOOD VIBRATIONS, JUST LIKE THE SONG. Fabio Serra is the barman and cocktail expert at Bagni di Pisa. He works in the delightful Shelley bar, named after the English poet who stayed in these rooms in the early 19th century. In homage to summer, Fabio has drawn inspiration from another type of poetry: the songs of the Beach Boys, whose irresistible melodies sang of changing times, sand, surf and love back in the 1960s. The result is a non-alcoholic cocktail called Good Vibrations, just like the song. To appreciate the taste to the full, sip as you listen to songs from back in the day‌ and enjoy those vibrations.
RECIPE 30 ml pureed strawberries 20 ml pureed peach 10 ml lime juice 20 ml freshly-squeezed orange juice Use the freshest fruit possible to make the purees and juice. Combine all the ingredients and mix together thoroughly. Serve chilled in a stemmed glass, garnished with a thin slice of orange.
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SPA BLISS
EQUILIBRIUM. DIET. MIND. BODY. THE LONGEVITY DIET PROGRAMME Equilibrium is our wellness philosophy, an approach that takes into consideration the health of the body and the mind together. It teaches you how to adopt a new lifestyle, one where you can handle stress and rediscover the pleasure of physical activity, creating balance and harmony. To begin with we assess the guest’s dietary habits, carry out a body type analysis and run a genetic test to identify any genetic factors influencing the metabolism. A dietary programme can then be designed to correct any negative variations and strengthen positive ones. Lymph-draining and toning treatments as well as targeted physical exercise complete the programme. Thermal waters and our thermal grotto help enhance the diet’s anti-inflammatory and detox effects and improve the end results.
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES •
7 Nights with personalised longevity stimulating cells diet (beverages not included)
PAMPERING AT THE THERMAL SPA • •
Thermal pool at 34° C with hydro massages Thermal Bioaquam Circuit at 34°C with hydro massages
CONSULTATIONS, EXAMS AND TREATMENTS • •
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Medical consultation Nutritional and dietary consultation with bioelectrical impedance analysis and personalised menu 6 Thermal steam baths in the natural grotto 50’ 6 Fitness sessions 50’ Genome and nutritional genomics tests 2 Fleur thermal slimming cast body treatments 80’ 2 Body treatments with enriched mature mud 50’ 2 Endosphere massages using a special compressive micro-vibration device to reshape the body 2 Dietary check-ups 6 Fitness hikes with fitness trainer (excluding Sunday) Access to the fitness centre
Starting from € 2.290,00 per person per programme in double room 4
THE ICING ON THE CAKE
BEYOND YOUR DREAMS Our passion is making sure you have a wonderful time. We do it every day, welcoming you with authentic Italian hospitality in historical residences immersed in Tuscan countryside, and with the regenerating power of the thermal water. Today we wanted to do something extra: to offer you some absolutely unique packages.
At Fonteverde You can delight all five of your senses with oriental disciplines, appreciate the finest local wines or enjoy a celebratory and relaxing break with your friends.
At Bagni di Pisa We have created a special getaway for couples who want to experience the best holiday of them all, an amazing adventure for the taste buds with three days of gourmet ecstasy and a dream holiday for the whole family, with time to play together, to have fun, and to relax in the thermal pools and try new food.
At Grotta Giusti We are launching Thermal Yoga, a unique wellness experience where the age-old culture of thermal waters and Oriental disciplines come together deep in the heart of the natural grotto, and a special package for chocolate addicted travellers.
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TUSCAN EVENINGS
EVENTS NEAR OUR HOTELS Here in Tuscany the spring and summer evenings are always wonderful. And our celebrations and events for guests make them even more delightful.
At Fonteverde We call summer evenings “Spa Nights” (special themes: Prana Tango, Sound Meditation, pizza party and traditional White Party): our thermal pool is open every Saturday evening between 7pm and midnight. Swim in the thermal pool, and revel in the Bioaquam and Etruscan circuits with sauna, stove and Turkish bath.
At Bagni di Pisa You can savour starry summer evenings at one of our “Spa Night” parties on Thursdays and Saturdays (special themes: artisan beer and ice cream tasting). Between 8pm and midnight, take a dip in our thermal pools and whirlpools and experience the Grand Dukes’ grotto, sauna and Turkish bath. As you relax, enjoy the perfect accompaniment: our aperitifs with music, drinks, canapés and fresh fruit. From 8th June to 8th September you can dine under the stars in the magic corner of the Byron Court Restaurant. All nights à la carte dinner with meat grill and super fresh fish. Don’t miss our Mid-Summer Grand Gala Event at the Byron Court on 15th August with grand buffet and live music.
At Grotta Giusti All the warmth of summer awaits you at our AperiSpa evenings. Every Friday (29th - 7th September) between 8pm and midnight, enjoy a swim beneath the stars in our large thermal pool, experience the thermal Bioaquam circuit with underwater whirlpool massage and enjoy a buffet and drinks with lounge music. Or simply relax and delight in a pool-side massage or one of our Open Grotta evenings in the thermal cave. We’ll be running themed evenings,
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LOCAL EVENTS
EVENTS NEAR OUR HOTELS Summer in Tuscany offers a host of experiences, with festivals featuring international artistes, country fairs, concerts and historic celebrations that take you back to the splendours of Medieval times and the Renaissance. Every town and every hamlet becomes the stage for these events. The very best of culture, traditions, and culinary delights takes the limelight, in squares that have become cultural icons. Fonteverde, Bagni di Pisa and Grotta Giusti are the perfect place to set off from each day to discover this world and these wonders.
Fonteverde
Bagni di Pisa
Grotta Giusti
The Palio di Siena 2 July and 16 August The horse race in one of the most beautiful squares in the world, where the rivalry is merciless and the passion searing. A centuries-old race that the whole city takes part in, with Medieval costumes and hallowed rituals. A step back in time into the very heart of Siena.
Il Giugno Pisano 16, 17, 30 June
Montecatini Terme
Pisa’s traditions relive with historic reenactments, concerts, parties in the square, and cultural events.
Pistoia – Montecatini Opera Festival
Puccini Festival, Torre del Lago 6 July - 25 August Torre del Lago hosts Giacomo Puccini’s masterpieces. At the Gran Teatro all’Aperto. Lucca Summer Festival, July
Nature train in the province of Siena 27 May and 2 June Vintage train crossing the most beautiful landscapes of Siena countryside. Maggio a Pienza 1 - 13 Mayo The historical main square becomes a huge garden with plants and flowers adorning the streets celebrating Springtime.
A great music festival celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The line-up includes Caparezza, James Taylor, Lenny Kravitz, Marcus Miller, Norah Jones, Queens of the stone age, Ringo Starr e Roger Waters. Andrea Bocelli, Teatro del Silenzio, Lajatico, 28 and 30 July The voice of Andrea Bocelli in a concert set in the hills of Lajatico, accompanied by a symphonic orchestra, chorus, and an international cast.
June to October The most beautiful venues in Terme di Montecatini host operas and concerts in a wonderful setting. Pistoia Blues 4 and 10 July - 13-14-15 July The festival that has been bringing the best of Blues to Tuscany since 1980. Piazza del Duomo and the Teatro Manzoni will play host to Graham Nash, Alanis Morissette, James Blunt e Steve Hackett. Estate Regina, Montecatini June to September A festival where for years different musical and artistic genres have been coming together, and where new and original forms of shows are produced, all totally consistent in terms of style and all of the highest quality.
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MICE & WEDDINGS
WHEN EVERYTHING IS SPECIAL For business, for unforgettable occasions.
Our historic residences are architectural jewels set in the lush Tuscan countryside. They were built centuries ago to host glittering occasions for the Grand Dukes of Tuscany and the European nobility. Their rooms and grounds have welcomed, hosted and entertained kings, queens, aristocrats and great artists. Today you can choose these beautiful, historic places for your most memorable occasions, be it for business events or to celebrate the most important day of your life. All the resorts are fully equipped for business meetings and events, with conference rooms and audio-visual technology. When it comes to weddings and special occasions, our hotels will make every single moment unforgettable. We will work with you on every detail of your event and provide you with our finest rooms, filled with frescoed ceilings, stained glass and sumptuous furnishings. We also organise receptions in our grounds, amid the wonders of Tuscan nature. We add our own special touch to true Italian hospitality, turning it from professionalism into passion.
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CHIA LAGUNA
THE PROMISE OF A DREAM SUMMER Chia’s coastline has been nominated "Italy’s most beautiful beach" for two consecutive years by the Touring Club and Legambiente’s Guida Blu, a result that is quite simply extraordinary. Chia Laguna offers everything you need for you to enjoy your beautiful surroundings: relaxation and wellness in the natural spa, the new Hotel Baia with its bright large rooms and suites designed to reflect the Mediterranean nature all around you, fashionable new and very elegant restaurants, and outdoor swimming pools where you can relax or play sport, in our new half Olympic size pool, for example. For kids and teens we offer the unique chance to learn and have fun in our football academies in collaboration with Juventus FC and the English Premier League, and for our youngest guests - and the young at heart - our friends Masha and the Bear are on hand to liven things up.
For more information tel. 070 92393431 | travel@chialagunaresort.com
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CHIA LAGUNA
MINI MINDFULNESS ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Chia is a paradise for children. There’s boundless space to play on the beach, and endless discoveries await in the beautiful clear waters. But at Chia Laguna there’s even more in store for our younger guests: the best thing about holidays is having time to relax, doing what you like and learning something new. So we’ve come up with a host of ideas for children with our entertainment team. There’s something different every day: wellbeing, creativity, sport and discoveries. Kids can take care of themselves and recharge their batteries on a perfect holiday they’ll remember all year long
For more information tel. 070 92393431 | travel@chialagunaresort.com
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GRAND OPENING
A FANTASTIC NEW HOTEL ON THE SLOPES OF MONT BLANC Le Massif is our prestigious new hotel in Courmayeur, in the heart of the Alps on the slopes of Mont Blanc. It will open in December 2018 close to the big names in fashion along the town’s shopping streets, right in front of the ski lifts that take you to the Roof of Europe. Our guests will be welcomed in sophisticated surroundings where local wood and stone sit alongside large bright windows, with vertical lines that lead the eyes upwards towards the sky and the mountains. Its spa is a delightful place to take care of your wellbeing before some shopping or a day of sport. The new hotel has something truly special for all mountain lovers. It’s La loge du Massif Restaurant & Lounge that looks out over the ski slopes of Courmayeur. Its design is sober and elegant, with wood and stone shades, allowing it to fit in seamlessly with its surroundings. It is a place to meet up and take a break before heading down the slopes, or for lunch or a special evening. From the terrace the view stretches out over the slopes and it’s the perfect place to enjoy the sun on clear days. It’s like a club, a refuge, where time slows down and everything is welcoming.
GRAND OPENING DECEMBER 2018 02 84345670 | travel@lemassifcourmayeur.com | lemassifcourmayeur.com
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CON TUTTA LA NOSTRA PASSIONE
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