Said to have been designed by Michelangelo himself, above, Villa Machiavelli is a piece of history nestled among Tuscany’s rolling hills—and now it can be rented. Getty Images Home to the ...

F or the best part of a year, I worked as a gardener at a private estate in Val d'Orcia, a region of Tuscany that feels much ...

But amidst 10 acres of rolling countryside near the southern edge of the state, an imposing palazzo commands a hilltop view, creating a highly convincing version of Tuscany on the Potomac River.

and past charming villas tucked into lush hillsides. If you need a reset from, well, life, Tuscany is without a doubt the place to do it. The beloved region is world renowned for its relaxed vibes ...