Castello di Casole [Saturday evening, October 12, 2013]

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Portalocity had come through with a direct connection to the estate, so the Fandom folks arrived at their first stop in Tuscany--Castello di Casole--in the cool early evening before the sun set. And judging by the way the estate was positioned on the highest rolling hill in the area, the sunset viewing was going to be spectacular.

It was a perfect autumn day getting down to a crisp 51 F (10.5 C) that night, which was perfect for sipping red wine and taking in some of the 4,200 acres of Castello di Casole, an ancient castle turned five-star hotel. Parts of it have stood on these rolling Tuscan hills since the 10th Century, but the rooms have been updated to the most demanding 5-star 21st Century standards. The estate is centrally located for access to all of the highlights of Tuscany--including the beach, Pisa, and Siena--but there are enough small villages in the area to satisfy your curiosity if you're not anxious to get too far away from the spa and complimentary minibar.

The staff had been mindwhammied prepared for the more unusual guests, and were eager to help you in any way that would make your vacation more pleasant. Benvenuti in Italia, Fandom. It's time to relax!

[OOC: Rooms | Ristorante Tosca | Pazzia | Bar Visconti | Spa | Fitness Center | Pool Terrace | Mod Your Own Adventure | OOC]