What happens when a 2,000 year old set of ruins is incorporated into the most beautiful day spa…read morethat I have ever seen! The various sauna rooms are well kept, the pool and Jacuzzi are lovely and the showers/changing rooms are very clean. * If you are one that has only taken massages in the States, let me tell you that the Europeans are much less inhibited. If that's something that makes you uncomfortable, be sure to mention it to your therapist.

This is a magical place. It is situated on the hills where you can gaze at the beautiful Italian…read morelandscape surrounded by the woods. The heart of the structure is an ancient chappel which emanates soothing energies throughout the rebuilt monastery. Whoever conceived this project achieved a balance of grandeur, mystical encounter and a glimpse to how roman and turqiush baths most have looked like. The offering of the treatments is based on herbs which of course are grown and procesed in situ. We didnt know how good it is to lay on a fresh hay bed, sorrounded with herbs hanging either freshly gathered or in drying process. The impresion that we got as we entered the meditation space was that of entering an ancient temple to be purified in body and soul. After a routine of 2, 3 hours and stabilizing the body, we took long walks in these quiet hills with pure air and always return to the simple chapel to be embraced by the mistery. What stared as a romantic getaway ended in a kind of mystical union of souls. The people that tend the place have something of a monastic touch altough they look like regular people. There is a plus besides de good service, the kindness and care: I realized it was a kind of strong presence. You can not miss this one. On your way down you can always visit the lovely city of Assisi.

From the owner: The ancient Monastery of San Biagio is a unique place where you can experience real peace…read more In our everyday life we all think at least once per day that we would like to have some relax and peace. At San Biagio Monastery we have created all the conditions to achieve this state. A deep silence, a green surrounding full of nature, a warm hospitality, good food, hammam, jacuzzi, ayurvedic treatments and medicinal herbs will make your stay very regenerating. Here you can enjoy yourself, spiritually and physically, and find a new balance.

Highly recommend this restaurant! The chef came out to talk to us about what we liked and then we…read morehad so many amazing vegan options to choose from. Everything was delicious and perfectly flavored. We sat outside at a lovely table but when we noticed a few mosquitos by the fourth course, they happily moved us inside. It was a perfect meal for our party of 6 vegans! Just perfect!

Ah le terme, where else can you feel like a slice of human spaghetti and pay for the privilege?…read moreWell Iceland but anyway, that's another yelp review. I visited San Giovanni this past weekend as part of a blog tour and it was filled to the brim with every man, woman and child in the Rapolano Terme area, all with some strange sand on their face until I realized that it was actually on the floor of the pools. A little weird, only because we had all been stepping on it, so putting it on my face didn't seem all that appealing but that being said, the pools were nice. The best part about this terme is the variety in pools and the gorgeous sunset views overlooking the valley. They also have a sweet dinner 'dinner and a dip' deal that didn't seem too expensive. Keep in mind that on the weekends, the terme has extended opening hours and you can dance in the pools till 1am. I definitely will be back, a little too crowded for my tastes which is why it won't get a five star review, but for thermal spas, it certainly is a great choice!