Italy is a country of diverse landscapes, rich traditions, and timeless places, with each region offering its own expression of beauty and culture. Tuscany, with its rolling hills, vineyards, and medieval towns, is often where that love begins. Discover Italy through the eyes of our friend, who takes you beyond the crowds to experience its most authentic moments. From hidden villages to hand-picked accommodations and bespoke guided experiences across the country, every journey is personal, memorable, and distinctly Italian.
Christina Skal De Marco is an agent who previously specialized in Maine properties on the Blue Hill Peninsula, Mount Desert Island, and Southern Maine, and now also offers travel advisory services for custom vacations throughout Italy through her company, Discover Tuscany. Honoring her Italian heritage, Christina has helped clients plan custom luxury vacations across Italy for over 30 years. “My clients have booked custom vacations including family reunions, honeymoons, corporate retreats, and weddings in places as special as medieval castles, traditional wine estates, and luxurious villas overlooking the ocean,” says Christina Skal De Marco. “I can arrange anything from horseback riding lessons to wine tastings, meals prepared by private chefs, and yacht tours along Italy’s coastline.”
Below are just some of the extraordinary properties across Italy where our team can help you plan an unforgettable vacation. Get in touch here for more information.
Experience These Beautiful Villas
161 Radda in Chianti
10 People, 5 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms, Pool
The century old-farmhouse has been completely reconstructed and brought up to date with all contemporary technology and comforts, respecting the historical characteristics and the original materials of the traditional Chianti-farmhouses. Outdoors you will find a playground for children, a summer kitchen equipped with a pizza oven, and an “al fresco” dining area with the garden completed fenced.
336 Panzano in Chianti
20 People in 3 Structures
10 Bedrooms, 10 Bathrooms, Pool
FILM LOCATION! Anthony Bourdain shot the Tuscan show (aired September 2007) for his culinary series NO RESERVATIONS at this villa: “Tuscany, which could be summed up in one word, beauty!”
This gorgeous property is the ideal place to capture the meaning of tranquility and peace in a strategic position between Greve and Panzano.
Amalfi Coast Villa in Positano
4 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, Wading Pool
If your stay goes beyond Tuscany, you can experience one of Positano’s more unique properties dating back to the mid-12th century that has been lovingly transformed into one of our favorite places to stay. Perched upon the iconic ‘face’ of Positano, this private residence has rolling views of the coastline including the main beach and church to the neighboring town of Praiano.
The hosts captain their boat and provide daily excursions along the Amalfi Coast. Since professional chefs are in the family, cooking classes or meal preparation are easily arranged. Offering these exclusive and personal amenities in a most welcoming way tops our list!
Contact Christina Skal De Marco to learn more about booking these and other special villas.
Explore Country Wine Estates
The properties range from sumptuous to those with a rustic feel-from 17th-century farmhouse with comfortable accommodations to noble estates with deluxe suites. Combining agriculture and hospitality, each is unique, and we have a sampling listed below.
Chianti Classico Estate
Two Units of 8 People, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms
The units are private but they share a pool. Two of the units sleep 8 people in 4 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms while the others are smaller. It’s an easy 5-minute walk to town with sweeping views of country life, from Panzano in Chianti.
Chianti Classico Apartments
This property consists of two houses with several apartments each with its own outdoor area. The walk to town is about 20 minutes.
Contact Christina Skal De Marco to learn more or to book a Wine Estate
Villas, Estates, Boutique Hotels…
Whether you’re looking for a countryside villa complete with a pool and personalized services, a stylish city apartment, or something in between, we can help you find accommodations perfectly suited to your stay anywhere in Italy. Our properties are hand-picked, with options to suit a range of budgets. Likewise, our tours range from immersive city explorations to countryside journeys, each thoughtfully curated just for you.
