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A rebellious reinvention of a derelict medieval church in the Val d'Elsa hills, this is the cerebral-minimalist project of two friends brought together 15 years ago by their talent for lighting.

Overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea on Italy’s Tuscany coast, Castello di Punta Ala is a retreat set within a restored Medici fortress, which blends historic grandeur with modern comfort.

Less fly-and-flop, more stand-to-attention smart, Villa Sigurta, in the Veneto, boasts a liveried staff and three on-site pools — with a dedicated driver to transport you and your beach bag between them.

The Mate Escape. Connection is a health habit as influential as not smoking. So, consider this your sign to book a mate-cation—for no reason other than to spend some quality time with your pals.

Pretty in pink, the recently restored Il Gelsomino Bianco, in the hills outside Lucca, is a prime multigenerational retreat, where dolce far niente —– the sweetness of doing nothing — is all.

Southern Tuscany offers a quieter, more authentic escape to big-hitters such as Lucca and Siena, with a landscape defined by rolling vineyards, medieval hilltop towns and an unspoilt coastline.