A Side Trip to See Frances Mayes' House in Cortona: Cortona is a charming Tuscan hill town that was quiet and little known to popular tourism before the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun". This romantic comedy, based on Frances Mayes' memoirs, has brought increased interest by visitors, especially women, keen to see where the recently divorced Frances (Diane Lane) found her villa under the Tuscan sun, began her new life and ultimately found romance. Under the Tuscan Sun Tour Our visit to … [Read more...]