CIAO TOSCANA SUMMER 2017
SUMMER IN TUSCANY
THE SUMMER YOU'VE ALWAYS DREAMED OF Tuscany in summer has a thousand facets and a thousand ways to seduce you. At Fonteverde, Bagni di Pisa and Grotta Giusti, we know this better than anyone. Seeing the summer you’ve always dreamed of come to life is a unique and special moment. Dotted with cypresses and farmhouses, the hills shine with the golden colour of the ripe wheat and the sky is an intense blue, flecked with white puffs of clouds. Travelling along its roads gives you the chance to discover ancient hamlet after ancient hamlet, all different yet somehow familiar. Every day reveals wonderful new sights and works of art, and every evening there’s a different event, country fair, exhibition or concert to enjoy. Explore Tuscany and everything its summer has to offer from our historic hotels, with the help of our famous Italian hospitality. Surrender to the regenerating power of the thermal spring water. Set off on a new journey every day exploring the region’s artistic, natural and culinary treasures. Open your heart to Tuscany. She’s waiting.
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POTS, PANS AND DELICIOUS FLAVOURS
TUSCAN PANZANELLA WITH TYRRHENIAN ROCK OCTUPUS Gianluca Braglia is Grotta Giusti’s executive chef. He was born in Piombino in Tuscany and honed his skills with mentors such as Alain Ducasse, Ferran Adrià and Gualtiero Marchesi. For his recipes he chooses locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, using modern cooking techniques to preserve their flavours, aromas and health properties. Here he presents his own take on a Tuscan culinary classic, panzanella. As is traditional, the humblest of foods is turned into a delicacy, in a dish that contains stale bread softened in water and served with vegetables. In Gianluca’s version, it is finished off with steamed octopus. It’s a light, very cool dish that’s perfect for a summer lunch, with the flavours of the sea and the freshest vegetables combined with the softness of the bread.
RECIPE Tuscan panzanella revisited with steamed Tyrrhenian rock octopus.
INGREDIENTS FOR 4 PEOPLE 4 slices of stale Tuscan bread, 200 g of the freshest Tyrrhenian octopus, 1 ripe tomato, 1 spring onion, 1 celery stalk, 1 cucumber, 1 spoonful of wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.
HOW TO MAKE THE OCTOPUS Wash the octopus well and steam it until it is very tender. Then cut it into medium-sized pieces, dress with extra virgin olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. FOR THE PANZANELLA Slice the bread and sprinkle over water and a spoonful of vinegar. When the bread is soft, break it up using your hands and put it in a bowl. Slice the spring onion into thin rounds. Peel the cucumber and cut into rounds, chop the tomato and celery into small pieces. Mix the spring onion in the bowl with the bread, then add the cucumber, tomato and celery. Mix it all together well, adding extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Leave it in the fridge for about twenty minutes so that the flavours all blend, then divide into portions, topping them off with the steamed octopus and mullet roe shavings.
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SIGNOR APERITIVO
THE QUINTESSENTIAL SUMMER Andrea Francardi is Fonteverde’s bartender. Young, inventive and overflowing with enthusiasm, his choice of job is one driven by passion. He discovered the world of cocktails when he had a job as a student, and he knew there and then that he wanted to make it his profession. It proved to be a very shrewd move that has taken him to the top with his cocktail "La Tonichina" which won first prize in the bartender and head bartender category from AIBES, the Italian Barman and Supporters Association. In 2016 he represented Italy in the IBA world championships in Tokyo. This summer he’ll be refreshing us with his Cherry Quintessentia Collins: cool, delicious and colourful, the perfect cocktail for Tuscany’s warm summer evenings.
RECIPE 4.5 cl of Quintessentia Nonino Amaro, 3 cl of lime juice, 1 cl of Mixybar Fabbri Amarena. Mix the ingredients in a shaker and pour into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top up with 4 cl of Ginger Beer. Finish off with a layer of 2 cl of Monin Pink Grapefruit Syrup on top. Decorate with a sprig of mint, two slices of strawberry, and a slice of lime.
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SPA BLISS
GET BACK INTO SHAPE AT BAGNI DI PISA The Intensive Diet Programme is a new take on our approach to dieting, traditionally the special focus of Bagni di Pisa. It includes the latest developments in the field of functional nutrition and nutraceuticals. Our dietary experience goes into ensuring that each guest’s personalised nutrition plan is packed with functional foods. Fibre, prebiotics, fermented foods and anti-oxidant oily berries such as sea buckthorn are just some of the ingredients we use. Weight loss is accompanied by health benefits thanks to the diet’s anti-inflammatory, immune system-boosting effects. Thermal water, targeted treatments and colon hydrotherapy complete the programme, making it a real investment in health.
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SPA BLISS
BAGNI DI PISA EQUILIBRIUM INTENSIVE DIET PROGRAMME THE PROGRAMME INCLUDES •
7 nights with personalized full board Mediterranean diet, rebalancing of microbiota
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Indoor and outdoor thermal pools with hydro massages at 38°C New Bioaquam thermal pool with hydro massages Minerva whirlpool, Turkish bath and sauna, Thalaquam pool
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Full Medical Check Up by a PNEI Coach Doctor with PNEI score evaluation using Pneisystem® software Blood Chemistry Tests (free radicals, antioxidant power and glycated haemoglobin – inflammation index) and blood oxygen saturation measurements (blood oxygen content) Urine Analysis for pH evaluation, Nutrition education session with anthropometric analysis, Microbiotic Diet Programme - Mediterranean, Anti-inflammatory rebalancing of microbiota 2 Dietary consultations, 3 Meetings with a medical tutor 5 Fitness classes in thermal water 6 thermal mud treatments 50’, 3 Lymph-draining or personalised massages 80, 3 Salidarium treatments (salt crystal bed) 20’ 3 Acupuncture treatments 50’, 3 kelp leaf body treatments 80’ 2 Colon hydrotherapy treatments, Lunch every day with the dietician or medical tutor, 1 cooking lesson with our Chef Blue Print Kit, a detailed report which contains therapeutic and preventitive advice, as well as all diagnosis documentsKit blue print
NUTRACEUTICALS IMMUNE SYSTEM • • • •
6 Kefir drinks (fermented milk enzymes), made at the spa 6 Sea buckthorn juices, a natural vitamin concentrate 6 Immune-boosting herbal teas with echinacea, milk vetch, gambier 6 Wheat germ lysates, an enzyme complex
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TUSCAN EVENINGS
EVENTS IN 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 “Sparty Nights”: 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. 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 9th June to 3rd September you can dine under the stars in the magic corner of the Byron Court Restaurant. All nights à la carte dinner and on Saturdays special grill parties with aperitif and buffet dinner. 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 (23rd June-8th 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, Mexican and Hawaiian nights with a host of music and delicious cocktails inspired by the theme of each event.
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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 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. Cortona on the move. 13 July - 1 October The international photography festival, now in its seventh edition. The photographers’ works find a unique setting in this Tuscan town’s historic locations. The festival also features dozens of exhibitions, events and workshops. Orcia Wine Festival. 22 – 26 April At San Quirico d’Orcia, the Orcia Wine Festival pays tribute to Vino Orcia DOC and its eternal association with the local area. On 23 April, the Nature Train takes guests on a journey through the valley, with its exhibitions, tastings and historic palazzos. Perugia Umbria Jazz. 7 – 16 July The most important jazz festival in Italy that has been bringing the world’s greatest jazz musicians to Perugia since 1973. Concerts and performances take place all over, from historic theatres to churches, as well as the stadium and outdoor arena.
Bagni di Pisa
Grotta Giusti
Il Giugno Pisano 16-17 June
Montecatini Terme,
Pisa’s traditions relive with historic re-enactments, concerts, parties in the square, and cultural events.
Pistoia – Montecatini Opera Festival.
Puccini Festival, Torre del Lago 14 July - 19 August
14 April - 20 October The most beautiful venues in Terme di Montecatini host operas and concerts in a wonderful setting.
Torre del Lago hosts Giacomo Puccini’s masterpieces. At the Gran Teatro all’Aperto: Turandot, La Rondine,
Pistoia Blues. 28 June – 14 July
La Bohème, Tosca and Madama Butterfly.
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 Paul Warren, John Mayall, Franco Battiato, Gogol Bordello and Stefano Bollani, among others.
Lucca Summer Festival. July A great music festival celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. This year the line-up includes Erykah Badu, Mary J.Blige, Green Day and Imagine Dragons, and more.
Estate Regina, Montecatini, Andrea Bocelli, Teatro del Silenzio. Lajatico,
June-September
3 August
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.
The voice of Andrea Boccelli in a concert set in the hills of Lajatico, accompanied by a symphonic orchestra, chorus, and an international cast. Endurance 2017 - San Rossore 1 4 - 16 July 4 - 6 August The farm at San Rossore is playing host to two international horse endurance events.
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TUSCAN ROUTE
A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME ON BOARD A VINTAGE CAR MILAN
VENICE
TUSCANY
ROME NAPOLI
Bagni di Pisa
Grotta Giusti CAGLIARI
THE STAGES 1. FONTEVERDE
Fonteverde
2. SARTEANO 3. MONTEPUCIANO 4. VALIANO DI MONTEPULCAINO 5. VINCI 6. GROTTA GIUSTI 7. MONSUMMANO 8. PIEVE A NIEVOLE 9. AEROPORO DI TASSIGNANO 10. VICOPISANO 11. BAGNI DI PISA 12. AVANE VECCHIANO
There are special journeys which stay with you forever, creating cherished memories. They take you to the most wonderful places, immersing you in landscapes, history and artistic treasures. Italian Hospitality Collection’s Tuscan Route is one such journey: a tenday tour of Tuscany at the wheel of a stunning vintage car. To ensure you experience the very best of Tuscany, we’ve tracked down unmissable activities, places and sights close to our hotels. Some are better known, others are unusual and unexpected. Together they make for an unforgettable stay, a sequence of images and sensations you’ll always associate with the purr of the engine and the tranquillity of our thermal springs. We’ve designed the journey just for our guests. So pack your bags and prepare for an unforgettable experience.
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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
A PLACE TO ENGAGE THE SENSES Chia Laguna is a pristine gem set in the heart of the Mediterranean on the Island of Sardinia, with an endless stretch of beautiful coastline, dazzling beaches, and a mountainous interior that is teeming with adventure. With four hotels, this breathtaking property will transport you to a place where time stands still, and beauty overtakes your senses. We invite you to discover our history, mystery, and majestic natural environment, and lose yourselves in the retreat of a lifetime.
NEW FOR 2017 NEW HOTEL BAIA Hotel Baia is the most delightful new addition to the Chia Laguna for 2017. It sits on the Chia promontory, where the view stretches out over the whole bay across to the old watchtower, the lagoon populated with flamingos, and the Mediterranean scrub, with the bluest sea in Italy just a stone’s throw away. Come and discover its new rooms & suite, semi-olympic pool, the new restaurant and bar. CHIA LAGUNA DANCE ACADEMY BY CAMPIONI A holiday at Chia Laguna can become an experience of training and fun by true professionals for younger guests with a passion for dancing with the new Dance Academy by Campioni. A dance course held by a Performing Arts graduate who will involve participants in a unique combination of all dance modern styles. Brit School of Performing Arts graduate Alexandra Gale set up Alexandra Dance Fitness 4 years ago. Breaking the mold in dance and innovating dance fitness since April 2012, Alexandra now leads the Dance Academy by Campioni. Activities: specialising in commercial, hip hop, street and lyrical dance Alexandra combines all modern styles to create fresh, unique choreography giving each person movement and dance journey that extra edge.
Information and reservations tel. +39 070 92393431 – travel@chialagunaresort.com
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CON TUTTA LA NOSTRA PASSIONE
Booking Office Mail: travel@ihchotels.it Tel: +39 0578 572333 italianhospitalitycollection.com