There's a plethora of places locally to buy your beauty/grooming products but this comprehensive…read moresupply store is particularly well-stocked from basics to designer treats. They stock a huge range of well-known brands, both Italian and international, together with some more boutique/lesser-known products. You could easily spend ages exploring here and come away with a well-priced indulgence whether it's hair-care, fragrance, skin-care, make-up, for the bath or shower.

This curious little shop is quite intriguing. Once you walk past the colourful display of wares…read moreoutside you'll find lots more items of interest in store. From international cook books and 'healthy' spice-infused chocolate bars to handcrafts of almost every type including fabric bags, pretty knitted headbands, costume jewellery and adorable little clay animals. Staff are friendly and, as you might expect, the atmosphere is chilled and full of good intent.

I came upon this shop by chance when I was having a leisurely afternoon wander around Città di…read moreCastello. Its attractive window displays - with even more appealing prices - drew me in. (I had to wait though as the opening times weren't strictly adhered to...) I enjoyed exploring here and discovered that it was an outlet shop for many popular Italian and French designer clothing ranges, encompassing everything from underwear to outerwear, for men and women. That means it can be a little hit and miss though. You'll have to be lucky to find exactly what you're looking for in your size but the reductions are amazing and it doesn't mean that you won't have fun just looking. Being rather piccola (on the small side) I didn't find a huge amount for me but I did find a great gift - a slightly quirky sweat shirt - for a male friend and I enjoyed my visit sufficiently to return...

Lovely selection of handmade jewelry. Beautiful pieces at various price levels…read more The downstairs is a must see, plus you'll get some free prosecco. Owners and employees are all friendly and speak English

This is the IKEA of small adorable things... the Christmas stocking shopper's dream-come-true…read more Notebooks that rival Moleskin books that cost €3. Colorful, cushiony, long yoga mats with carrying straps for €15, unusual glass and cork spice bottles for €1 a piece. And so much more. Toys, coloring books, mask books, useful items for the kitchen, Finnish candies, wrapping paper and ribbons, ceramics, plastic organizers... all well made and originally designed for low low prices. Great value. Founded in Denmark, Flying Tiger stores are going to take the world by storm.

Popped in here after my morning run, and was met by a charming redhead named Constanza, who didnt…read morereally speak English, but was savvy enough to use google translate, welcomed me in and answered my questions regarding pricing, etc. I came back in after an hour, and decided on a haircut for €25. ( It's €20 for styling, and they charge €40 if you get the two together. But i opted out of the styling, which they call "brushing"). Inside, a cute little blonde with a hi-lit pixie cut listens in as Constanza and I talked. Elena seems to be one of the main stylists, and she discusses/gives Constanza directions. Constanza washes my hair, and then switches with Elena (who was giving an old lady a trim on the next chair). I had shown Elena a picture of what I wanted (a pagecut with hard bangs, a style I saw on a tall Italian brunette in Venice), but my hair was too short. She starts snipping away anyway, evening out my page cut and buzzing the part at the back, and cutting the front. We communicated some more using Google Translate and i told her i just want it straight at the back. Afterwards, it looked pretty slick and neat, altho part of my bangs were longer and couldve been cut more uniformly - but tucked behind the ear, they looked natural . I had my mom come in and check it out (and pay for it - apparently i forgot my euros on my bed!). She said it looked great and we paid the ladies. Elena spoke on my Google translate that she cut it so that it will grow evenly. Great! I think the salon is lovely and doesnt have a nasty smell, and the ladies are really super sweet. If you ever come up to Cortona, and are in need of a haircut, they are worth a visit! I mean €25 is like $30 which is what I pay my salon in LA. Prego, Ciao! EDIT: i went back after lunch (not during siesta, they close between 130-330pm) & had elena fix my bangs to a blunt straight "fringe", which totally looks like how sleek italian ladies have theirs. She did it for free, of course. Updating my star rating to 5.

I visited Cortona in early April (from the US) and on a whim decided to stop in Idea DUE and get a…read morehaircut. I can honestly say I got the absolute BEST haircut I've ever had in my LIFE from the beautiful blonde stylist!! (I unfortunately don't remember her name). I can't tell you how happy I've been with the cut, and don't know what she did different than anyone else who has cut my hair has done, but I would be a very happy lady if I could make the trip back to this salon every six weeks...!! :)

Seductive aromas and attractive window displays will alert you to the enticing presence of this…read moreappealing little caffè/boutique. The coffee here is available in all its forms; the typical espresso is possibly the best you'll ever taste and a mere 80 cents a cup. Divert your eyes if you don't want to be tempted by a wicked treat to accompany your coffee...