Turning Tuscan: A Step-by-Step Guide to Going Native
Sam Hilt grew up in Newark, New Jersey, then moved out to the West Coast where he lived peacefully for many years—until he discovered Tuscany. He and his wife, Pamela, fell in love with Tuscany on their first visit in 1991.  They led their first tour in Tuscany in '97, bought a home in '99, and today manage a successful travel company that focuses on small-group, off-the-beaten-track tours throughout Italy. Sam holds graduate degrees in Comparative Literature, Psychology, and Renaissance Studies.  He is the author of "The Uffizi Gallery: The 30 Top Paintings to Visit in Florence's Greatest Art Museum" and "Paradise Now: How to Plan the Perfect Italy Vacation" (both available through Amazon).