Live the true Tuscan Lifestyle, abroad or at home, with your Tuscan Lifestyle experts ...

As you explore and experience authentic Tuscan living, you’ll learn to understand and appreciate the same things that Tuscans do: the serene feeling of being surrounded by beauty, the passion for “slow food”, art, wine, and esthetic balance and the joyous and humorous customs and traditions.

Through regular updates from the company’s founder, Serenella Leoni and our FREE e-zine (sign up on your left), you can stay up-to-date on living “alla Toscana.”effortlessly—with the latest buzz on travel news, artisanal food products, wine, fashion, customs and all things Italian.

And if you’re interested in living like a Tuscan for real—for a week, a year, forever—we can help you with that as well. Whether you’re looking to rent a storybook villa, embark on a custom-designed Tuscany tour, plan a one-of-a-kind Italian wedding,  purchase your own piece of property in Tuscany, we can guide you through the process—with expert assistance from our established network of top Tuscan travel professionals, event and wedding planners and property management companies. We can even assist you with travel arrangements to Italy through our internet travel site or our travel agent partners.

Our unique E-books teach you how to rent villas in Italy, get married in Tuscany, or purchase real estate in Italy as you learn to behave and misbehave and fit in to living the Tuscan lifestyle.

Incidentally, while we specialize in our native Tuscany, we adore all of Italy from the Alps to Sicily and from the Dolomites north of Venice to the heel of the boot.

If your dream is to experience Italy rather than merely visit, Toscana Mia will help you journey to the land of true passion and explore the Tuscan spirit within you.

Villa Rentals:

We are from in Italy and travel there several times per year. We have long-established relationships with highly-qualified professionals and have developed a portfolio of rental villas to fit various needs. We feel very confident with the results of our many years of research.

Toscana Mia deals directly with owners and property management companies. Our villas include everything from apartments and rustic dwellings to ultra-luxury 5-star accommodations and services. While in Italy, you can take care of your own needs and meals or have an exclusive concierge service take care of you. So, whatever your dreams of a villa or your budget, take a look at our offerings to find what appeals to you.  Learn more about our Italian Villas available for rent.

Any special offers or discounts specific to Toscana Mia clients will be announced in our e-zine. Subscribers will also receive a complimentary copy of the e-book, a detailed discussion of villa rentals, the various areas of Tuscany, food/wine specialties and festivals.

Our FAQ section, Tuscany Villa Rentals FAQs and our e-book are designed to give you a quick and in-depth education into the process of finding and renting your dream home in Italy and help you understand the different areas of Tuscany. As added bonuses, you will also learn about food, wine, resources, festivals and other useful information. With these tools, you’ll be better prepared to select your perfect location and home.

E-zine:

Toscana Mia publishes an e-zine for all those who love Tuscany and are fascinated by the products and lifestyle of this world-famous region. Similar e-zines sell for high yearly subscription rates on other sites while ours is free to Toscana Mia subscribers. Here is an idea of what may be featured in any given e-zine:

• Featured Villa(s) – A different villa will be featured in each issue and may include special offers exclusive to our clients
• Authentically Italian – Tips and insights from your Italian lifestyle coach on how to act, react, behave, misbehave and fit in…whether in Italy or when hanging out with native Italians.
• “Ultimo Grido” (latest cry) – Could be anything from lardo to ballerina flats to iPhones; whatever’s in in Italy…
• In Season – Which food products are in season and where to go in Italy (or in the US) to find the best of whatever is in season
• Seasonal Recipe – Authentic Italian recipes, including traditional family recipes, from native Italians.
• Wine Pairings – Wine experts guide you in pairing the perfect Italian wine with your Italian meal
• Featured Sagra/Fiera/Event/Festival – Local food and wine festivals, fairs, food shows
• Proverbio – Since Roman times, Italians have been coming up with sage words to live by…
• Featured Article – Article on an Artisan/Craftsperson, restaurant, store, beach resort, spa or other specific place. A destination and/or person to seek out when you travel to Italy. (Who knew the “Butcher of Panzano,” except the locals and chefs, before Buford made him famous?)

Toscana Mia Tours:

Absorb, listen, taste, smell, learn, relax and transform... Feast your mind, body, and soul on the beautiful, inspirational and energizing Tuscan environment ...

2009 Scheduled Tours:

We have two scheduled tours, personally accompanied by Serenella:

Custom-Designed Tours:

Are you and your group or family looking for a tour designed specifically for you? Tuscan Lifestyle Expert, Serenella Leoni, will design a DREAM TOUR for your group or family and accompany you on your Italian adventure (subject to her availability). Our custom-designed tours require extensive research, time and work to plan and execute, and are available only by request.

Tell us your dreams and we'll design your tour.

Toscana Mia E-Books:

We always listen to client request and look for ways to help them have a memorable Italian experience. From answering hundreds of client questions, we decided to publish 3, one-of-a-kind ebooks:

• The Ultimate Tuscany Villa Rental Guide - The 21 Most Important Things You Need to Know Before You Sign That Villa Rental Agreement.  With great bonus sections:
  • Quick guide to the different areas of Tuscany including history, sites, wines, festivals, and more…
  • Tuscan Food
  • Travel Tip

• Your Guide to Buying Real Estate in Italy - Are you Ready to Move to the Land of Sun, Sea and Romance? An Explanation of the Italian Property Purchasing Process plus a Humorous and Honest Look at What It’s Really Like to Live in Italy With great bonus sections:
  • Travel Tips
  • Useful Link

• Coming Soon: Your Dream Wedding in Tuscany - The Ultimate Guide on How to Avoid the Common Mistakes and Misconceptions and Concentrate on Your Happiness!

Italian Dream Weddings:

Do you dream of a wedding in an intimate medieval chapel in the Tuscan countryside? Or visualize yourself arriving at your wedding in a horse-drawn carriage? Are you in love with sunflowers or roses or the artistic flower arrangements you have seen in Italian movies? Can you imagine a reception menu featuring all-organic, fresh and mouth-watering Italian specialties?

Whether you want an intimate ceremony or an “over-the-top” celebration à la “Godfather,” our partners in Italy are renowned for arranging weddings and events—from the very simple to the sublime. They offer a full Tuscan wedding service whatever your needs and budget, and a wonderful variety of venues from which to choose. Read more to learn how to make your Italian dream wedding happen in Tuscany!

Special Italian Products:

We scour Italy and work with our contacts to find the best products that we personally use and recommend. The offerings change from time to time and can be anything from food, wine and interior design items to clothing. Please have a look at what we’re currently offering on our Special Italian products page. We will also be announcing special products in our e-zine so sign up on the left to keep in touch!

Real Estate in Italy:

If you dream of owning a second home or finding a retirement property in Tuscany, we want to help. Through our partnerships with European providers, we can guide you through the search process, help you find the perfect property and, yes, even hold your hand through the Byzantine Italian bureaucratic process.  Read more about buying real estate in Italy.

Toscana Mia Concierge Services:

At Toscana Mia, we treat all our clients as VIPs and we are aware that some of you require more specialized services for your needs.  Toscana Mia Concierge Services was created with these clients in mind.

Picture yourself driving a Ferrari through the idyllic Tuscan countryside…  zipping over roads in a tiny vintage Fiat Cinquecento…. relaxing to the music of a string quartet while sipping cocktails at an historic Medici fortress…  having your personal chauffeur whisk you around Italy in your private sedan…  cooking your own exquisite meal during a private session at a renowned Tuscan cooking school… sailing along the Tuscan Riviera  in your private sailing vessel.

Toscana Mia clients have done all this and more, from hiring a private chef to finding the perfect Italian nanny.  We are happy to make your Tuscan dreams come true with our highly qualified Concierge Service.  Just describe your special requests and we will do our utmost to satisfy your needs. Contact us to learn more.

Book Your Travel and More:

We make it easy for you to book travel (flights, hotels, rental cars, etc.) to Italy or to anywhere else in the world through the Toscana Mia Travel Website. Here you can also apply for passports, start a honeymoon registry, make spa reservations, send flowers or find special offers on European hotels, world cruises and many other services.

For those of you who still prefer to deal with humans (and very professional and courteous ones at that), we offer the services of our professional travel partners.For those of you who still prefer to deal with humans (and very professional and courteous ones at that), we offer the services of our professional travel partners. Contact us to learn more.

Person to Person Italian Lessons Over The Internet

Have you always wanted to learn the world's most romantic language?  Are you passionate about opera or italian cooking? Or perhaps you'd like your child or grandchild to learn this beautiful language from a native speaker?With your (free) Skype connection and a headset, you can take private Italian lessons from a wonderfully qualified and skilled Italian instructor.  Special packages are available. Contact us to learn more.

Special Courses in Tuscany:

From time to time Toscana Mia will partner with Tuscan-based providers to offer you unusual or highly specialized courses in Tuscany.  Some examples are Garden Tours, “Pamper Breaks” or self-development courses. 

Coming soon so stay tuned…