ToscanaMia in the News

Serenella Leoni / Toscana Mia is regularly profiled in national magazines, newspapers, television shows and radio stations worldwide.

Examiner.com - Susan Harrow, S.F. Marketing & P.R. Examiner

Economic Bailout: Billionaire Babies to the Rescue
October 28, 2008

Alan Greenspan can't help us. Neither can Ben Bernanke. But I think there's hope from five-year-old Abigail from Boston who says, “No matter how much money you make, you need to give back. Don’t be greedy.” After earning her first $200 selling hand-decorated gift bags on Craigslist and Ebay Abigail donated some of her money to The Boys and Girls Club of Boston.  Read full Article...

Who Will Save Us During The Economic Bailout? Billionaire Babies

Billionaire Babies Can Rescue the Economy
October 27, 2008

In the last two months the US has lost $2 trillion dollars in our current volatile economy. Where can we turn for a solution? Toward the 3 billion children in the world under 24 years old.

Five-year-old Abigail says, “No matter how much money you make, you need to give back. Don’t be greedy.” After earning her first $200 selling hand-decorated gift bags on Craigslist and Ebay Abigail donated some of her money to The Boys and Girls Club of Boston.

Instead of succumbing to fear, greed and getting schooled on how to score a buck, Abigail and other tots and teens like her are following their passion and studying good business practices so they can be a force of good and influence in the world in ways that matter. Along with 100 other kids and their families Abigail is enrolled in The Billionaire Babies program which gives free teleclasses that teach children (with a bit of parental help) everything from writing a business plan to marketing their passion.   Read full Press Release...

Toscana Mia was featured at Tango Diva

What to do if you’ve got hot flashes, mood swings and $5000
September 1, 2006

SAN FRANCISCO -- Menopause. For many women, it feels like the end of the line. A downward spiral to a life of sagging skin, bingo, and a days-of-the-week pillbox, with a not-so-grand finale somewhere in Florida. Sure, some women are carrying ice packs and popping hormone replacements, but others have found a more satisfying solution. While Viagra may be the salve of choice for middle-aged men, the quick fix for women just may be a first class-trip to Tuscany. Twelve glorious days of wine, food, art, and architecture orchestrated by one of Italy’s own natives, Serenella Leoni, who has designed a unique intimate, off-the-beaten-path tour especially for menopausal women. The concept of the tour, called Toscana Mia  Read full Press Release...

San Francisco Chronicle

The Great American Dream Challenge – Part II
August 2004

Serenella Leoni’s dream was to lead intimate tours in her enchanting, native Tuscany, the heartland of romance and charm. When she went there to research and organize her first one, doors magically opened as friends and relatives got on board to help. She made her dream come true and her last tour garnered rave reviews. This is now her new business.  Read full Article...

San Francisco Chronicle

From Toscana With Love: Discover Hidden Tuscany
March 13, 2003

Serenella Leoni, a native of Tuscany who now lives in Burlingame is leading two 14-day spring tours around her homeland...   Read full Article...

CBS MarketWatch.com

Time-saving travel escorts - Personal guides help families find adventure, education
February 28, 2003

Still, some families may prefer the personal touch of someone like Serenella Leoni, a tour escort in Burlingame, Calif.

Leoni runs Toscana Mia and takes groups of 12 to 17 people to Tuscany several times a year to sample cooking and art classes, wine and olive tasting and other regional delights.  Read full Article...

1001 Vacation Ideas

European Vacation Spots Idea #10:  My Home Town - Viareggio (Tuscany), Italy contributed by L. Serenella Leoni.

Viareggio, Italy, a beach resort town on the Riviera della Versilia in Italy, is well-known for its large beaches, lively night scene, the freshest of sea food specialties, large parks and a great place to forget your troubles. To those of us from Viareggio, there are many other facets of our town that occasional visitors may not catch.  Read full Article...

Amore Travel Guides

10 Ways To Order Expresso Like An Italian

Want to fit in with the locals when you travel to Italy? You must become an expert at ordering an espresso, the ultimate symbol of being a "Real Italian." Italians are fanatics when it comes to finding the best espresso and will be quick to point you to the right Bar/Caffe in each town.  Read full Article...