Quaint? Charming? Cute? These are the words you would use to describe this place if you were trying to convince yourself that coming here wasn't a mistake. Each house is devoid of air conditioning. "It's Europe. You don't need air conditioning." Sure, until you try falling asleep on a mattress so hard you'd swear it was made from the same stone Michelangelo sculpted The David. The uncomfortable bed and 81 Fahrenheit (27 Celsius) heat makes you toss and turn until you open a window. You fool, you fell victim to one of the classic blunders. This resort was built on mosquito hill. I hope you enjoy not only baking in the heat but also becoming bug food. What's that? Sound echoes throughout the estate? Why yes, the party you came to Poppi to bear witness goes all night on the other side of the grounds but you can hear it amplified in your room. Welcome to Borgo Corsignano. read more