"Lucca The location: Outside the walled medieval city of Lucca, an all-time classic day trip from Florence Top amenities: Spa, pool, bar, 24-hour service The Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa, a 180-room luxury resort hotel by Marriott International, is surrounded by 1,500 acres of green hills and land—and by all of the special perks, amenities, and experiences you would expect from the brand. These include marble bathrooms in the rooms, cooking classes from the restaurant, and destination weddings packages. The ideal location in the heart of Tuscany means exploring the region's vineyards, tasting wine, and biking, hiking, and horseback riding are all activities on demand—not to mention the ability to stroll through the historic towns of Lucca and Barga." - Alex Erdekian
