As a couple in our forties who think of ourselves as foodies and art lovers, but aren’t keen on long-haul travel, we couldn’t quite believe it had taken us this long to discover Forte dei Marmi in Tuscany, a dreamy destination just a two-hour flight away.
After landing in Pisa and picking up our hire car, we couldn’t miss out on paying a quick visit to the famous Leaning Tower before setting off to the coast. Any grumbles about our 6am flight were soon forgotten as we managed to nab a parking spot in the city centre, just a two-minute walk from this busy tourist attraction. We captured the iconic “holding up the tower” picture (of course) and grabbed a quick bite to eat in the square before the crowds flooded in.
WHERE TO STAY
We then set off to our accommodation, the trendy La Serena hotel in Forte dei Marmi, a 40-minute drive from Pisa – and a place that was to take us by complete surprise. As you drive into this Tuscan coastal town you’re instantly blown away by the stunning views: mountains to one side, a long beachfront to the other and a bustling, upmarket town in the middle. It was like we had stepped into a VIP village; lined with rows of exclusive beach clubs, it had a buzz that oozed glamour.
GRAND DESIGNS
Esta historia es de la edición July 01, 2024 de OK! UK.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición July 01, 2024 de OK! UK.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
I'm trusting the process and the professionals'
Olympian Sam Quek on her Strictly challenge and why the elitz and glamour of the ballroom is a dream come true
'I was wise for my age but I had to grow up fast
Coleen Rooney on her long-distance relationship with husband Wayne, the pressures of bringing up her boys in the public eye, and her new business venture
I want to examine what it means to be human'
Nicole Kidman opens up on her latest award-winning film role and praises the director for her guidance through its controversial storyline
'It felt natural to want to share this really happy thing'
Reality star V Pattison and her husband E; Ramada invite everyone t to eri oy wr their second spectacular wedding
CHEERS TO 40 YEARS OF LONDON STYLE
The world’s style icons flocked to celebrate the 40th anniversary of London Fashion Week
'There's not really anything like Dynasty any more
Actress Dame Joan Collins on the current crop of TV shows and taking to the stage for a one-off special celebrating a stellar career working with some of the greatest names in Hollywood
If Strictly doesn't go well, I won't be Pete Wicks, I'll be Pete Icks'
TV favourite Pete Wicks opens up about his Strictly experience, new autobiography, grief and friendships
SOPHIE VISITS TANZANIA
The Duchess of Edinburgh promotes gender equality and sets a target on eye health during her tour in East Africa
"We sent Save the Date cards before we were engaged!'
Love Island’s Amy Hart tells OK! about her incredible Spanish wedding to Sam Rason following two years of meticulous planning
Savoury saviours
Get ahead with simple spicy suppers from Nadiya Hussain
