Nestled among the hills in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, Borgo di Vagli is a fully restored, 14th century Hamlet that blends authentic Tuscan living with modern-day comforts and amenities. Situated in a large Protected Area, Borgo di Vagli offers miles of pristine hiking and biking trails. There are several lakes nearby as well as two highly acclaimed golf courses. The private terraces scattered about the property offer the perfect place to relax with a book and a glass of Chianti. Each intimate residence boasts ancient architecture, rustic furnishings, genuine Tuscan antiques, handcrafted cutlery, terracotta tile floors, Busatti linens, High-speed Internet connections and satellite television.
Armed with cheese, bread and wine from Arezzo , we wound our way past Cortona, dipping and weaving on narrow mountain roads toward Borgo di Vagli, some of which, I might confess, left me …
Since purchasing my first fractional ownership in 2003, I knew I’d found my solution to holiday ownership here in Canada. So you can imagine my delight when I found that fractional owners…
We arrived in Borgo di Vagli late in the evening. It was dark and we had missed dinner but Doreen and Gianfranco had kindly put our meal in our apartment together with a bottle of delicio…
We fell in love with Borgo di Vagli when visiting it in late autumn. What an enchanting location. The quality of the facilities and the exquisite restoration of the original hamlet just m…
A certain Muppet once lamented that it’s not easy being green, but these days it’s getting easier and easier to make travel choices that positively impact the environment. Even when we’re talking luxury travel. As the popularity of ecotourism continues to grow, private jet companies and destination clubs are feeling ...
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After completing the purchasing process, the next move at a luxury fractional is to make reservations. Peak vacation times could bear on your reservations, so know the ropes. Helium Report breaks down some of the essentials for you below:
The Reservation
The number of in-residence days at a private residence club depends ...
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Thomas Keller, with seven combined Michelin stars in his five restaurants, is one of the most acclaimed American chefs of our time. Although he doesn’t provide personal chef services, a few luxury fractionals in the San Francisco area can bring you closer to his artful cuisine.
Food Through Fractions
Private residence clubs ...
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When considering fractional ownership, it’s not enough to just find the perfect private residence club, prospective buyers need to know the process of purchasing the residence. A word to the wise – the best pricing is offered in the earliest pricing during the first phase of sales, even before the ...
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Real Estate: State of the Lake Tahoe Market
When considering where to buy homes in the Lake Tahoe area, Helium Report asserts that market research is essential. Tom Bruno, a Coldwell Banker broker with 30+ years of experience in the Lake Tahoe area, helped us delineate the situation:
“Real estate prices in ...
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