How to Plan a Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip to Tuscany, According to the CEO of Pellicano Hotels
Everything you need to plan the trip you’ll remember forever
This week on The Relisher, we’re in Tuscany with the fabulous Marie-Louise Sciò, CEO and Creative Director of the Italian hotel brand Pellicano Hotels, one of Italy’s leading luxury hotel groups, with properties along the Tuscan coast.
Marie-Louise Sciò is the creative force behind three extraordinary properties: Hotel Il Pellicano, which this year celebrates its 60th anniversary, La Posta Vecchia, and Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa. Under her leadership, all three have become some of the most coveted luxury destinations in Italy.
Most recently, she was included in Fortune Italia’s list of the 50 Most Powerful Women 2025, recognized for her pioneering approach to hospitality and her influence in redefining contemporary Italian luxury.
Below, the award-winning hotelier shares the must-visit Tuscan restaurants she recommends to her friends, experiences you can’t find anywhere except Tuscany, Florence’s best antique shops, and more. In short, it’s everything you need to have a perfect, once-in-a-lifetime trip to Tuscany — done right. A Google Map with all of the locations is provided at the end of the interview.