Susi Knight lives in Italy and represents Red Carpet Tours - Tours to New Zealand to see the 'sacred' sights seen in the "Lord of the Rings" movies. http://www.redcarpet-tours.com/
Tuscany - Tre Pini - lovely secluded apartments in this converted farmhouse near San Miniato (a town famous for it's connections to Emperor Fredrick and the Countess Matilda). 15 minutes to the train station at Empoli. See website : [ http://www.casatrepini.com/ ] for pictures, contact and price information. Antonella Cardone is the proprietor.
Le Marche - (psst, LeMarche is the new Chianti, but better!)
Cathy & Lorenzo Falli - [ www.ilmangiasassi.it ] Stay in their beautiful, restored farmhouse and enjoy the sites of LeMarche from the comfort of this beautiful country home with pool. This is the location we use for small groups and students. Both Cathy and Lorenzo are teachers - Cathy has a language school in Florence, English Workshop for private group or individual lessons. Lorenzo is a High School art teacher in Borgo San Lorenzo, just north of Florence.
