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From : Budget Travel Magazine Nov. 2000
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For a source closer to the action, try Veronica Ficcarelli, the vivacious 30-year-old owner of Italian firm Communicart (Viale Machiavelli, 5, 50125, Firenze, Italy; tel./fax 011-39-055/233-6920, www.communicart.it). Ficcarelli, a former advertising and public relations executive in Florence, started out acting as agent for her family's country house--a spectacular eight-bedroom, fifteenth-century mansion--and, through passaparola (word of mouth) among owners, now represents 25 homes in the Tuscany area. Although she works with other European agencies that tack on their own commission, Ficcarelli also deals directly with renters and speaks fluent English. Her best deals are apartments on large, glamorous estates. One example: Quercia al Poggio is an imposing eighteenth-century stone pile on a farm that produces wine and olive oil, in the heart of Chianti country. One-bedroom units in the building start at only $484 in high season, less in other months, and are equipped with full kitchens, some with dishwasher and washing machine. Also ask about Ficcarelli's selection of bed-and-breakfasts starting at $70/day and guided day trips to local wineries.
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From : PC OPEN N. 51 - may 2000
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Un vero cammeo che abbiamo scoperto all'ultima edizione della Bit, è Communicart un network italiano che raggruppa sotto il suo marchio una buona varietà di agriturismi, appartamenti e bed & breakfast localizzati in tutta l'Italia. Questa organizzazione vuole promuovere questo nuovo tipo di turismo attraverso qualità e servizi efficienti per il turista. Nel sito di Communicart non sono elencati tantissime offerte, tuttavia quelle presenti sono molto dettagliate ed arricchite da foto e descrizioni molto curate. |
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From : Miami Herald , Sunday 28 July 2002
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FINDING LODGING ALTERNATIVES
There are many other options including hostels (many of which welcome older travelers), camping, home exchanges, apartment rentals and college dorms.
A number of companies specialize in apartment and rental villas throughout Europe. they include:
• Communic art works with villas throughout the Italian countryside (they're actually the supplier for some other well-known sources for villa rentals). (011-39-55) 233-6920; www.communicart.it. |
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From : www.regione.toscana.it
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Settimana dal 14 al 20 dicembre 2002
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Sui passi di Michelangelo
In un'intervista, Daniel Meredoni, PR di Communicart, azienda fiorentina che
affitta ville e appartamenti in tutta la Toscana, dice: A Firenze si torna
indietro nel tempo, fino al Rinascimento. Si può camminare nelle strade dove
camminava Michelangelo, vedere dove vivevano Machiavelli o la famiglia de
Medici.
Charlotte Observer, Stati Uniti, 15/12/2002
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From : Meeting and Conventions Magazine, Sept, 2003, by Lisa Grimaldi
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Following is a list of companies that handle rentals for incentive groups. They offer a range of choices to suit various budgets and group sizes.
Communicart, Florence, Italy
All properties are in Italy; the largest selection of venues is in Tuscany.
Prime offerings: the firm has a number of properties suitable for small and large groups.
Among them: the terra-cotta-hued villa Santa Lucia di Sopra in the picturesque Chianti region. Communicart also rents charming apartments, perfect for individual incentives, in Florence and other cities.
Maximum group size: 20
Contact: +39-0552336920 www.communicart.it
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From : Italian Cooking and living >Book
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April 2007
Italian Cooking and living >Book
Book: Florence from a to z
There are thousands of guidebooks about the city of Florence, but Veronica Ficcarelli has written one that is different from most. Florence and its surroundings, from another point of viewexplores Florence from A to Z. The guide examines every aspect of the city from the Arno to Vin Santo. There are colorful photos to accompany the entries, as well as numerous Tuscan recipes and a weekend guide to Florence’s surrounding regions. If you want to experience the city like a Florentine, then this is the perfect guide for you! For more information or to order, log on to www.italiancookingandliving.com.
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From : USATODAY.COM
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Shop.USATODAY.com - Easy Shopping for Brand Name Products
Agenzia Communicart
City apartments, farmhouses, bed and breakfasts, and high level villas ... |
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From : Berlitz florence pocket guide
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in suggested Accommodation:
Rental villas (and apartments within villas) are available just outside Florence for those who intend to rent a car. The following web sites will help you with more information:
www.communicart.it
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From : The Charlotte Observer, Sun. Dec. 15, 2002
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In Michelangelo's footsteps
In Florence, Italy, you're surrounded by history and stunning works of art
JOHN BORDSEN
Travel Editor
Daniel Meredoni, 30, is in charge of public relations for Communicart.it, a firm in Florence, Italy, that leases villas and apartments in the Tuscan region.
Q. In a nation that has cities like Rome and Venice, why visit Florence? Because it brings you back to the Renaissance: You can walk the streets that Michelangelo walked; where Machiavelli and the Medici family lived. You're right smack in the middle of history. To give you an idea: I live a block from the Duomo -- Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral -- which was built in 1290, I believe.
The city is in sort of a valley, and the Romans used the site as a point for controlling the routes that connected Rome with the northern part of their empire. Everything evolved from the Arno River, and the city has grown along it.
Florence is filled with small streets. I don't have a car: I go everywhere on a bicycle. I go to a baker a block away, then a grocery store two blocks away. This makes for a very different atmosphere.
Q. In English, the city is called Florence. Should you call it Firenze, which is the Italian name?
It's nice to adapt. Pronounce it 'fee-REN-zay'.
Q. With all the Renaissance heritage, do you have something like a Renaissance fair? We do, in June. It involves 'calcio storico' -- historical soccer -- which for Americans is a bit like a mix between rugby and football without helmets; it is played in the Piazza Santa Croce. Everyone gets dressed in medieval costumes and people from the city divide into four traditional neighborhoods and compete against each other.
Q. Are there still Medicis around?
There should be. Let me look in the phone book. Hmm. ... I'm surprised! There are 25 people and a travel agency.
Q. If you had to pick one art work to see, what would it be?
I would go see 'David', the Michelangelo statue, in the Galleria dell'Accademia. David has a totally different expression depending on where you stand when you view it. From one side, he looks like he just threw the rock and doesn't know what's going to happen. He looks scared. From the other, he looks very defiant -- self-assured and in control. From side to front to side, you see his face change and his muscle change.
Here's a tip: A lot of people go in the morning. The Academy closes around 6, so go see 'David' around 4:30 or 5. There'll be no lines. You can also call ahead to make a reservation.
Q. Where should you go for the best food? Downtown, there's a really nice trattoria away from the main tourist area. It's in a small square called Piazza della Passera, near Pitti Square, called Quattro Leoni, which means 'four lions'. Their menu is in Italian -- a good sign. Beef eaters might try the classica bistecca alla Fiorentina -- a big slab of meat. Also the bruschetta -- toasted bread with tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil on top -- or the pappa al pomodoro: soup made from bread and tomato sauce. Also the funghi porcini -- porcino mushrooms with pasta.
Q. What about a people-watching place?
Revoire, a coffee shop in Piazza della Signoria.
Q. Night life?
A place that has nice wine and isn't so touristy would be the Fuori Porta -- meaning 'outside the San Niccolo gate'. It has a nice terrace overlooking one of the old fortress walls that surround the city.
When they have happy hour, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Florence -- you go to the bars and they have appetizers. Buy a beer and try the free snacks. They serve calamari with sauce, cheeses ... not your basic American chips and things.
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From : El Informador - GUADALAJARA, JALISCO, MEXICO - Domingo 16 de Febrero de 2003 -
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La región de Toscana en Italia, Cuna del renacimiento
Es además esta hermosa región de la bota italiana, una de las más representativa de la historia, las tradiciones, el arte y la cultura en general de todo el país, por lo que recorrerla será siempre una experiencia inolvidable
Dónde dormir
La región de la Toscana como todos los lugares de Italia que son intensamente visitados por los turistas, dispone de una amplia infraestructura hotelera para todos los gustos y las necesidades, sin embargo, nos permitimos recomendarle en Florencia los apartamentos Pitti, frente al Palazzo Pitti, que fue residencia de la familia Médici por muchos años. Ahora en Italia se ha puesto de moda el llamado agroturismo, en el cual el huésped comprate con otros turistas las propiedades y son un poco más económicos pero también más pintorescos.
En Pisa: El Hotel d’Azeglio y el Piccolo Hotel Puccini, mientras que en Sienna, el Hotel Pensione Palazzo Ravizza y el Hotel Certosa di Maggiano, construido sobre lo que antiguamente fuera uno de los monasterios más antiguos de la Toscana.
Mayores informes en la página www.communicart.it
Brenda Godínez O.
Gastronomía:
La cocina toscana típicamente de origen campesino, se basa en el uso del aceite de oliva, la carne y los embutidos, los jamones acompañados de pan sin sal, el pescado y los quesos, entre los que destacan la ricota y los pecorini.
Pero la Toscana es famosa sin duda alguna por sus vinos, especialmente el llamado Montalcino rosado y tinto y el mundialmente famoso Chianti por la forma especial de sus botellas y su inigualable sabor.
Estamos seguros que una visita a la Toscana, así como a sus principales ciudades, le dará una experiencia gratamente inolvidable.
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From : The Magazine of La Cucina Italiana, Italian Cooking & Living, Cibo
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March 2007
Magazines > Cibo
Below you can check out the cover recipe from our premier issue as well as cibo's other delicious and helpful features!
Go to page 10 in the Cibo Magazine and you will discover a beautiful article about our guidebook, Florence and its surroundings...from another point of view
To subscribe to cibo or for more information write to us at: cibo@italiancookingandliving.com
The Magazine of La Cucina Italiana, Italian Cooking & Living, Cibo
and the Italian Culinary Institute
302 Fifth Ave., 9th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Tel: 212-725-8764
Fax: 212-889-3907
Toll-free: 888-742-2373
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From : Travel & Leisure - May 2008
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Florence-based agency Communicart(communicart.it) has a roster of 100 Tuscan villas, including the six-bedroom Fattoria di Prenzano (from $6,200 a week), an 11th-century country house. Well-connected owner Veronica Ficcarelli goes out of her way to book drivers, chefs, and cultural experts for her clients.
Travel + Leisure Magazine
Photo Deptartment
1120 Avenue of the Americas, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10036
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COMMUNICART
Viale machiavelli, 5 - 50125 firenze - ph + fax : +39 055 233 69 20 |
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