Your Own Private Tuscany - Table of Contents

Table of Contents

		My Own Private Tuscany: A Typical Day in Paradise
		La Fantasia: An Italian Vacation Rental
		Is a Vacation Rental the Right Choice for your Holiday?
		The Advantages of Vacation Rentals over Hotels
		Types of Vacation Rentals
		La Bella Italia: Where to Go
		The Best Time to Travel
		The Nitty Gritty: How Much Will it Cost?
		The Realities of an Italian Rental
		Safety
		Some Notes on Travelling with Groups
		Travelling with Children
		Tools for Finding the Perfect Rental
			The Internet vs. catalogues The ideal website Some popular agencies

		The Search is On: Finding your Vacation Home
			How do I find a cheaper rental? The essential questions: - A renter’s checklist
		The Renter's Responsibilities
		Car Rental
		Packing
		Arriving at your Rental
		Restaurants vs. Cooking for Yourself
			Dining out in Italian restaurants When in Rome… - The etiquette of eating in Italy
		Food Shopping and Cooking in Italy
		Additional Activities
			Hiking Cooking classes Weddings Shopping
		Guidebooks
			Arrivaderci, Italia