... was looking for some bicycle rental information. I'll be in Cortona for only a day, but I figured an early start would allow me to enjoy a little bike riding in the general vicinity of the town. I know many hotels and vacation rentals have a bicycle rental option ... more

... can't help with bike rental companies but what immediately strikes me is the effort involved in cycling up to Cortona from Camucia. It's one helluva climb even in a car as Cortona is perched way up on a high ridge overlooking the broad Val di Chiana plain. Having ... more

... am hoping that a bike rental place will be in either the town itself so I can use that ever-present friend (foe?) gravity for at least part of the trip. Conversely, if there is a rental shop down ... ... lower country. I found a rental place in Terontola, but is ... more

... productive yet laid back work vacation thanks to the fantastic wireless connection, lack of TV and bicycling to break up the day. I would highly recommend this peaceful yet centrally located Tuscan home for anyone who wants to play or write, explore or dream, eat or drink, or just to ... more

... to Trip Advisor and the formus! I found a lovely villa rental through Italian Town and Country. This is the house I'm looking at - http://www.italiantownandcountry.com/content.asp?ID=445 I was wondering if anyone has gone through this company for a villa? Thanks for your time ... more

... about this specific villa or rental agency but ... ... choices before deciding. If this vacation is for ... ... http://www.vrbo.com/Beta/vacation-rentals/europe ... ... one help from an Italian rental service, we have used Toscana Sempre (located in Volterra) with great success three times. Contact Stefania directly (contact info on ... more

My husband and I will be in Florence Sept 23-25 and then want to go to cortona, siena and lucca. I was thinking of staying in Cortona as a central location. We have not booked anything yet. Any suggestions for places to stay, car rental, etc. Thank you!! Barbara ... more

... a website www.vrbo.com (vacation rentals by owner). There is a charming 1 bedroom townhouse located right in the town of Cortona. It is VRBO # 88545. Another one I found is in a town called Sarteano. It is south of Montepulciano. VRBO #60388. Very close to the A-1 ... more

... again... Sorry, forgot to mention rental car info. In Florence you will NOT need a rental car. Best ... ... also compare it to what that rental company is offering directly on line. Your insurance probably does not cover European auto travel so may want to check with them on that. Debra ... more