Embarking on a new chapter of its European expansion, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Quianto Capital Limited to manage Rosewood Porto Cervo, which will open on Sardinia, Italy in 2022. Joining sister properties in Tuscany and Venice as the group’s third opening in Italy, this latest jewel in the collection will bring Rosewood’s signature style of ultra-luxury…
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Rocco Forte Hotels Adding Private Villas to their Sicilian Portfolio
Taking advantage of the long Sicilian summer, Verdura Resort by Rocco Forte Hotels will launch eight beautiful new villas this September. Set on the estate’s hillside that gently slopes towards the resort’s private beach, the new villas will guarantee privacy and security for those who seek independent accommodation, but with the exclusive services that have made Verdura famous throughout the…
Read MoreExperience the Taste of Love at Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is inviting couples to spend a romance-filled February at the luxury hotel and indulge in an array of lavish experiences designed for two. From exclusive experiences and indulgent spa packages to extravagant multi-course Valentine’s Day meals in the hotel’s award-winning restaurants, couples will find plenty of inspiration to craft an unforgettable romantic getaway at…
Read MoreThe St. Regis Venice Debuts on the Grand Canal
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of The St. Regis Venice, located steps away from Piazza San Marco and boasting the largest waterfrontage in Venice. The opening follows a two-year, full-scale renovation, restoring the grandeur of the former Grand Hotel Britannia, which opened in 1895 – the same year as the inaugural Venice Biennale. The hotel offers…
Read MoreIl Sereno – Lake Como’s Acclaimed Ultra-luxury Hotel
Il Sereno Lago Di Como, Lake Como’s first and only contemporary luxury hotel, reopens today for a highly anticipated season. Coming off a banner year in 2018, the all-suite, Patricia Urquiola-designed hotel has received numerous accolades including a Michelin Star for signature restaurant Berton Al Lago, as well as recognition on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2018 “Gold List,” Town & Country’s 2018 “Best New Hotels in the World,” Afar’s 2018 “Traveler’s…
Read MoreVerdura Resort, a Rocco Forte Hotel, Named 2019 Best Golf Resort in Italy
Verdura Resort has further cemented its place among the continent’s elite golfing venues after retaining its position as Italy’s number one in Golf World magazine’s new rankings list of the ‘Top 100 Resorts in Continental Europe’. Home of the Rocco Forte Sicilian Open, the deluxe resort was rated sixth in the latest benchmark industry poll of Europe’s premier places to…
Read MoreTuscan Women Cook, THE Culinary Immersion Vacation in Tuscany
Have you ever wanted to learn to cook in Italy, to participate in Tuscan cooking classes? And return home with recipes handed down over generations and collected by us since 2000? Tuscan Women Cook is a week-long culinary immersion vacation based in the medieval Tuscan village of Montefollonico. Each spring and fall, Coleen Kirnan and Rhonda Vilardo welcome guests from…
Read MoreVistaJet Offers Over-the-Top Italian Valentine’s Day Getaway for $165,780
VistaJet created the Italian “Love is in the Air” package, which starts on a luxury jet, featuring your Valentine’s name hand-etched on a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, unlimited roses and handcrafted chocolate strawberries. From there, the high-end experience continues with a three-day wine tour hosted by world-renowned vintner Marchesi Antinori. This experience includes dining at the historic Palazzo Antinori and tasting wines from the family’s private seller. Your stay continues by unpacking your bags and lounging in their Tuscan and Umbrian estates, which you have reached via helicopter. The VistaJet Wine…
Read MoreHotel Hassler Roma Celebrates 125 Years of World-Class Hospitality
The iconic five-star Hotel Hassler Roma, located atop the Spanish Steps, will mark its 125th anniversary with a grand celebration to be attended by its most elite guests on November 28, 2018 and an interactive exhibit of the hotel’s rich history. To create this exhibit, it is seeking help from its most loyal patrons as they gather historical files from…
Read MorePalazzina Grassi is ‘The Place to be’ at the 75th Venice Film Festival
Palazzina Grassi, which the only Five Star luxury boutique hotel in Italy entirely designed by the famed Philippe Starck, is kicking of the 2018 Venice Film Festival in style. The bespoke Italian hotel is sure to be the center of the most glamorous events of the Venetian nightlife throughout the festival. Recognized as a “salon” of the international jet set,…
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