Not many people may know about it, but Elba and the smaller islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, together with their sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, also offer many beautiful and exciting trails, perfect for adventurous hiking. Most of the island are quite samall and they can be explored on foot by everyone with a pair of good shoes.

A globetrotters itinerary is never complete without a visit to Tuscany region of Italy, particularly its beaches. Tuscany beach holidays are memorable for any sea lover. The clean beaches which are filled with golden sand and spectacular views, makes Tuscany coastal areas, a splendid vacation destination. Tuscany beach holidays are filled with fishing, water sports, sun bathing, etc.

The long-running controversy about the origins of the Etruscan people appears to be very close to being settled once and for all, a geneticist will tell the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics today.