Have you ever geocached? The hide-and-seek style craze is a network of family-friendly treasure hunts driven by GPS for users who log in at Geocaching.com. Based on your location, you seek out virtual and real-world markers that other travelers have left to find — a crowd-sourced guide, if you will, to fun and remarkable spots….

Tuscan vacations are full of food, wine and stunning scenery. But while vacationing at Castello di Casole, don’t forget to take advantage of the region’s rich history and culture. Italy is filled with some of the world’s most beautiful churches. Each town in Tuscany has its own Duomo, literally translating to “cathedral,” with some of…

The Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea meet Napa Valley this July as the wineries of PlumpJack, CADE, and Odette take to the deep blue waters of the Old World, bringing along 30 guests on an exclusive journey of vistas, food, culture, and antiquities. As a partner with Timbers Resorts, PlumpJack invites all the the…

The Greeks called Italy “Enotria” (Land of Wine) and it is in the countless Enoteca (wineries) that you will taste the wonder that is wine in Italy. Castello di Casole produces an estate wine, Dodici, which is available only to Owners and guest of the property. Castello di Casole’s bilingual concierges can organize a tour…

Timbers Resorts is honored to be included among the nominees with Castello di Casole and The Sebastian – Vail in two esteemed contests – the  2013 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards Survey and the 2013 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. For info and instructions on The 2013 Travel + Leisure Awards Survey, simply…

Calling all globe-trotters! The 2013 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards Survey is live! You’re invited to participate in the World’s Best Awards 2013 Survey. It’s your chance to help Travel + Leisure rank the best hotels, resorts, spas, cruise lines, airlines, airports, travel companies, and destinations. Featuring an array of categories including Hotels + Resorts,…

As you may have already guessed, Vinci is the birthplace of the original Renaissance man himself, Leonardo da Vinci. It is also an easy and scenic drive just 40 miles through Tuscan countryside from Castello di Casole. (When you’re ready to go, the concierge will gladly give you simple directions due north.) This charming town…

From spring through fall, Florence is flush with tourists. But to see a different side of this glorious city, come for a visit in December while staying at Castello di Casole. Winter is the one time of year when locals dominate Florence and lines and crowds disappear, so take full advantage. Browse Renaissance art at…

Taking a trip to Castello di Casole, whether as an Owner or a guest, is not just an escape into the sun-soaked Tuscan hills. It’s a journey into the heart of Italy. Couched in the warmth and hospitality of the team at Timbers Resorts’ luxury residence clubs, at Castello di Casole you can partake of fine…

Among the two-dozen farmhouses dotting Castello di Casole’s estate, Casale La Fonte set on the northern edge of the property, is perhaps the most classically inspired of them all. The central living spaces are on a broad and expansive main level with a soaring vaulted ceiling and a distinctive arched window that peers out towards…