Castello di Vicarello, listed as one of the world’s best hotels in Conde Nast Traveller’s 2019 Gold List, is a 12th-century luxury castle hotel nestled in the untouched region of Maremma, Tuscany with sweeping views over rolling hills towards the Tyrrhenian Sea — positioned halfway between Rome and Florence. Thoughtful and personalized service attracts discerning travelers looking for an authentic Tuscan experience. Castello di Vicarello offers a choice of ten creatively appointed suites, one two bedroom villa(with private pool), two swimming pools (one set amongst an olive grove; the other perched on a mountainside), two kitchen gardens, and exquisite terraces surrounded by 40 hectares of vineyards and olive groves — where guests can also experience massage treatments set in pure Tuscan nature. The characterful yet contemporary design, family-run castle retreat captures the charm of a bygone era, yet with modern influences exuding a luxurious, yet home-from-home feel. The head chef and team create wholesome Italian cuisine, using generations-old recipes and ingredients from organic gardens and local farmers' produce.