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From the breathtaking grandeur of the Alps down to the warm blue waters of the Mediterranean, Italy is a country of contrasts. Iconic art and statuary greet you at every turn, along with the country’s rich cultural history, which combine to create a holiday like no other. Tantalising menus featuring ripe and fragrant fruits and vegetables are washed down with the finest wines, to give you a lasting taste of this unique country.
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Trentino - Tyrol and Dolomites, Italy, Venice and Veneto, Italy
Sitting at the foot of Veneto’s Monte Grappa Massif, Ca’ Apollonio Heritage provides an opportunity to experience the indisputable beauty and riches of northern Italy. Specifically, the Venetian Prealps and surrounding UNESCO biosphere where vineyards thrive and quaint villages charm. Propelling its 16th-century villa bones into the 21st century, the historical architecture of this 10-room...More info
10 minutes outside Sorrento in the peaceful town of Sant’Agnello, Relais Villa Savarese is an elegant sanctuary of serenity. A patrician villa built in the late 19th century, it houses just 10 bedrooms in total; all different in size, shape and style with several leading out to private terraces. Some have Jacuzzis, all have marble en-suite bathrooms, and tastefully quirky features are standard...More info
Sorrento’s 15th-century Palazzo Marziale has been the Savarese family residence for centuries. Owner/manager Paola Savarese grew up here and now welcomes guests to enjoy her 13-bedroom haven in the heart of town overlooking the gardens of San Francesco Square, near Villa Comunale and the famous Cloisters. The pale terracotta façade strikes a well-preserved Catalan-Durazzo pose and invites you...More info
Trentino - Tyrol and Dolomites, Italy
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort has been owned and managed by the Ladurner family for over 60 years, now run by the second and third generation as a well-established five-star hotel and holistic wellbeing retreat. Harmoniously sculpted into a rolling hill of South Tyrol’s Texel Group Nature Park, a 10-minute walk from the village of Naturno, the spectacular Alps and Dolomites rise in the...More info
Stays at the 15th-century palazzo-turned-five-star luxury Hotel Nani Mocenigo Palace are what Venetian dreams are made of. Arrive by boat, take a few steps and you’re inside the softly-lit embrace of this former noble home where peace and elegance reign supreme. Bonus features include a garden with ancient well formerly used for its fresh water supply, a gourmet restaurant run by a world-class...More info
Trentino - Tyrol and Dolomites, Italy
Serenely positioned in Eggental Valley, on the edge of the scenic village of Nova Levante in South Tyrol, Engel Ayurpura is surrounded by thick forest and green Alpine meadows, presided over by the dramatic peaks of the Dolomites. Despite the cinematic setting, everything about this adults-only escape feels intimate from the moment you arrive. Interiors follow a guiding principle of lightness with...More info
Sardinia’s pristine south coast is the watercolour backdrop for Baia di Chia Resort Sardinia, Curio Collection by Hilton where the views take in the golden sands and crystalline waters of Chia Bay, as well as sparkling lagoons. Reached within 50 minutes from Cagliari, and just a short walk to Monte Cogoni Beach, this quieter corner of the island is where conservation efforts have preserved both...More info
Less than an hour from Cagliari, Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia occupies an unmatched natural setting looking out to Chia Bay, set between dunes, lagoons and open sea along the island’s unspoilt southern coast. This is the only Conrad Hotels & Resorts by Hilton hotel, not just in Sardinia but in all of Italy, and as such delivers Conrad’s world-renowned five-star luxuries and services....More info
Set within 40 acres of private park above the Tuscan spa town of Monsummano Terme, Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort provides a unique opportunity to benefit from the region’s natural riches. Overnight stays take place in a refined 19th-century villa once owned by the 19th-century poet and satirist Giuseppe Giusti, however, the building’s literary past is only the overture. Beneath it lies a...More info
Fonteverde Lifestyle & Thermal Retreat centres around the Renaissance portico originally commissioned by Ferdinando I de’ Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany located in the spa town of San Casciano dei Bagni, deep in the Val d’Orcia. The landscape here is shaped by natural thermal waters and the property itself is built directly above a mineral spring long revered for its restorative qualities. ...More info
Idyllically placed on the shores of Lake Garda, Il Mansio Locanda is the brainchild of young entrepreneur Valentina Mori. Born from her passion for ethical hospitality, Valentina and her team run this six-suite trailblazer with warmth and professionalism conceived around a 100% plant-based, ethical and sustainable philosophy that celebrates the region’s rich history, vibrant culture and fabulous...More info
Sicily & Aeolian Islands, Italy
Perched atop bleached golden cliffs lapped by the Ionian Sea on a promontory facing the island of Ortigia, Minareto’s collection of guest rooms, suites and villas has a unique viewpoint that can only be described as spellbinding. Entrepreneurial brothers and locals, Antonio and Cristian, have transformed this exclusive resort into the tasteful escape it is today, which wholeheartedly respects...More info
Falkensteiner Resort Capo Boi’s ability to please every generation of the family, maintain five-star comfort, deliver gourmet culinary options and provide adults-only spaces for spa-ing and romancing is a rare commodity in hospitality. Yet, it’s been proven possible at this Sardinian oasis on the south-eastern coast of the island, 10 minutes from Villasimius, facing sweeping vistas of the...More info
Sicily & Aeolian Islands, Italy
Perched atop a green hillside in the town of Marsala, Baglio Oneto dei Principi di San Lorenzo boasts one of the most beautiful views in western Sicily overlooking the Stagnone Nature Reserve and Egadi Islands. Built in the 1700s for producing wine and oil, as well as a family retreat, the Palmeri Oneto family has hosted lovers of beauty, culture and authenticity for generations. Passionate about...More info
Sicily & Aeolian Islands, Italy
Habitat Boutique Hotel is a cultural jewel in the heart of Sicily’s second city of Catania owned by Sicilian architects Marianna Nociforo and Antonio Spera who saw the potential to breathe new life into this former palazzo. They transformed its historic spaces into 13 stylish bedrooms, a restaurant, architecture studio, relaxation room and Mediterranean courtyard with vertical herb garden. And...More info
Beside the glistening shores of Lake Como, Al Molo Cinque is a romantic nine-bedroom bolthole where you awake to the gentle sound of lapping waves, savour breakfast on a private balcony and breathe in the magical panorama of mountains, lake and sky. Al Molo Cinque - literally meaning ‘at the pier’ - offers more than just a hotel stay: time spent here becomes a treasured memory to live in...More info
Artists from around the world and Italians in-the-know have long been frequenting the seaside town of Forte dei Marmi for its sun-soaked beaches, glamorous beach clubs, palm-fringed promenades, ethereal blooms and surrounding pine groves. All of this irresistible charm can be experienced during a stay at the five-star La Serena Forte dei Marmi; a part-gallery-part-boutique-hotel inspired by the...More info
Named after the rosy Alpen glow that sweeps over the mountains at dawn and dusk, Rosapetra Spa Resort in Cortina d’Ampezzo is an Alpine jewel offering unique solace all year round. It may be a gateway to 120km of ski slopes within the Dolomiti Superski circuit - the world’s largest ski area - as well as 400km of hiking trails during the summer but the adventures do not stop there. ...More info
Located in the medieval village of Minerbio, Elizabeth Country House benefits from hushed surroundings and gentle Emilian landscapes. It’s also conveniently located for day trips to Bologna, just a 30-minute drive away, and Ferrara, reached within 35. Originally a noble Bolognese family’s home, a cosy, intimate charm pervades every inch of its three villas, which house 11 bedrooms and...More info
A resort town, residential neighbourhood and eco project, Portopiccolo is a car-free, high-end coastal retreat sustainably built with zero impact on the environment, just north of Trieste close to the Slovenia border. At its amphitheatre-styled heart is Tivoli Portopiccolo Sistiana Wellness Resort & Spa facing the marina and Adriatic beyond. As a purposely built resort town, everything you...More info
Hidden among the rolling vineyards of Gavi, where Piedmont gently meets Liguria, Villa Sparina Resort is a destination where wine, hospitality and landscape exist in perfect harmony. Set within a beautifully restored 18th-century country estate, the resort reflects the Moccagatta family’s enduring commitment to preserving the character of this remarkable corner of Italy while offering a...More info
The charm of Villa Scorzi is only matched by its enchanting location within a picturesque Tuscan valley, close to the 14th-century Monumental Charterhouse of Calci, just 10 minutes from central Pisa. The Villa’s history has been traced as far back as the 1300s and was the former residence of the aristocratic Scorzi family. Today’s incarnation houses 11 luxury suites looking out to the...More info
From the green embrace of Montemarcello Natural Park, Golfo dei Poeti Relais & SPA presides above the Gulf of La Spezia. This stunning coastline has been an inspiration for artists over centuries, with the likes of Lord Byron, D H Lawrence and Percy Bysshe Shelley drawing upon its beauty and earning it the moniker, ‘Gulf of Poets.’ It's also a prime position for visiting the islands of...More info
Is Cheas luxury boutique hotel & wine farm is the passion project of Sardinian native Francesca and Ecuadorian-born Juan Carlos. Combining their knowledge of agritourism, viticulture and project management, their sustainable, solar powered farm, winery and hotel has been welcoming guests for more than six years. A brilliant team of architects, chefs, wine makers, engineers, landscapers and...More info
Trentino - Tyrol and Dolomites, Italy
Hotel Granbaita is located at the pulsing heart of the Dolomites in the pretty village of Selva Di Val Gardena with the world-famous slopes of Sellaronda, Dolomiti Superski and Alpe di Siusi all within easy reach. Whilst skiers flock here during the winter, hikers and mountain bikers arrive during the autumn, spring and summer for the mountain trails and experiences, namely paragliding, on Alpe di...More info
On the slopes of the Emilia Romagna hills, close to Bologna, Venice, Milan and Florence, Villa Abbondanzi Resort is a gateway to northern Italy’s enchanting cities and a destination in itself. This family-run resort is managed by Martina Bucci, whose father and grandparents lived in this neoclassical Villa now surrounded by parkland containing a natural lagoon home to flamingos year-round. 22...More info
Sicily & Aeolian Islands, Italy
Encased by the rolling Sicilian hills, between the baroque city of Noto and the shimmering Mediterranean, Country House Villadorata provides a private, intimate and romantic hideaway for lovers of nature and rural Italian life. Originally a 19th-century farmstead, Villadorata and its 62 acres are now an inspired eco-friendly boutique hotel and organic farm bordered by rows of grapevines and...More info
Left to ruin for over a century, a four-year restoration led by artist and filmmaker Harvey B-Brown and his property developer husband Steve Riseley has transformed this turreted masterpiece into an inspired 10-suite retreat. Encased by 37 acres, a 15-minute drive from Lecce (Puglia’s “Florence of the south”), the setting is parkland private scented by citrus groves, all neatly arranged...More info
Sicily & Aeolian Islands, Italy
Next to Sicily's Torre Salsa Nature Reserve, just north of one of the island’s most natural beaches, this beguiling newcomer to the wellness/hospitality scene is set beside what is arguably the island’s finest stretch of pristine sand with crystal-clear waters packed full of friendly marine life. The ADLER Sicilia is a work of eco and sustainable art that thoughtfully includes and involves...More info
It’s a rare discovery to find a sustainable luxury hotel (Ecolabel certified) where wild nature and creature comforts come together in perfect harmony. This is exactly what Cascioni Eco Retreat delivers in Sardinia’s north-eastern corner set within a 36-hectare nature reserve. The Gulf of Arzachena lies to the north, Porto Cervo is found in the east and the village of San Pantaleo resides in...More info
On the Florentine hills just 30 minutes from the city, where a patchwork of Tuscan fields stretch out as far as the eye can see, is the two-storey, 10-room Castello del Monsignore. This was the home of Giovanni della Casa during the early 16th century, cousin to Lorenzo the Magnificent of the Medici family, bishop, poet and translator (primarily known for his authorship of “Galateo,” a...More info
Nestled among the rooftops of 'old Milan,' Speronari Suites is located between Via Torino and Via Falcone, an area known for its cornucopia of trendy boutiques and exhibition spaces. Arrive at Milan Linate Airport (approximately eight kilometres away), hop in a taxi and within 25 minutes you're transported to the luxury and serenity of this 19th-century palace comprising 22 super-stylish suites...More info
Set in a stunning, medieval village overseen by a towering fortress midway between Bologna and the San Marino Republic, Lucia Magnani Health Clinic is both a destination spa and exquisite testament to Art Deco design. Surrounded by 20 acres of hilly parkland, the Health Clinic is built on one of the country’s most popular and eldest known hot springs providing mineral-rich, thermal waters and...More info
Trentino - Tyrol and Dolomites, Italy
Encased by landscaped tree-filled gardens beside Lake Garda where rocky cliffs soar high in every direction, Lido Palace is as stunning inside as it is outside. This regal 19th-century building was beautifully redesigned by renowned architect Alberto Cecchetto who injected this historic Belle Époque-style hotel with an innovative twist. Lido Palace opened in 1899 as a holiday resort for the...More info
Like all the best big secrets, Palazzo di Varignana is impossible to keep confidential by those that know about it. Its preternaturally beautiful setting amidst the Bolognese hills is worth shouting about alone. Just outside Bologna, you’re in for a scenic treat from the city’s airport - just 20 minutes - and into vast bucolic acres. The resort is enveloped by landscaped gardens, attractive...More info
Trentino - Tyrol and Dolomites, Italy
Northern Italy’s South Tyrol region is known for its natural beauty and delightful spa towns, and between the breathtaking Dolomites in Val Gardena, the resplendent, family-run, ADLER Dolomiti resides right at the heart of one of the finest: Ortisei. This 108-room, five-star hotel has been a part of the town for over 200 years and embraces local traditions and town life, whilst benefiting from...More info
Trentino - Tyrol and Dolomites, Italy
Hotel Petrus at Plan de Corones in the Dolomites is run by three sisters - Christina, Brigitte and Daniela - alongside their parents Gerti and Hans. It is the perfect base for exploring South Tyrol and the Dolomites, and in prime position for enjoying mountain biking, hiking, golfing and skiing. Not just immersed in the surrounding nature, Hotel Petrus is in total harmony with it and provides a...More info
Palazzo Morosini Degli Spezieri is a self-catering apart-hotel offering personalised, caring service and upscale conveniences in an effortless style that showcases both classic Venetian design and understated, contemporary sophistication. Wonderfully spacious apartments range from one, two and three bedrooms that are suitable for both couple and families alike. Each is dressed in glorious Rubelli...More info
With over 55 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, the Datome family has seen a remarkable increase in returning guests at Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites, now under the leadership of the next generation. This success is largely due to the exceptional professionalism of the longstanding staff who have collectively dedicated more than 250 years of service. Their genuine...More info
Sitting on the edge of the Umbrian medieval town of Todi is the exclusive-use villa Tenuta di Canonica. Its ancient stone structure with watch tower may date back to the Roman era (original parts of the impressive Roman tower bring a real sense of authenticity) but the beautifully furnished suites are a mass of modern homely comfort oozing character. In this relaxed atmosphere you’re surrounded...More info
Lake Garda’s mild climate and stunning natural beauty makes it one of Italy’s most captivating destinations. On its shores lies Bardolino, a picturesque town surrounded by green hills, vineyards and olive groves and just a short walk from its centre is Color Hotel Style & Design. An oasis dedicated to wellbeing where every guest is welcomed with exclusive and personalised attention, a...More info
The exclusive, eclectic and enchanting Ca Maria Adele resides within the walls of a 16th-century Venetian palazzo, hidden amongst the waterways beside the Basilica della Madonna della Salute in the Dorsoduro art district. Essentially a sanctuary for lovers, this private 12-room bolthole is an intriguing contrast of old world grandeur and modern flamboyance with lavish, quirky flair. For an...More info
Live like nobility at Villa Spalletti Trivelli, an early 20th-century Neoclassical palazzo, former home to the aristocratic Spalletti-Trivelli family. Occupying a prime position in the heart of Rome, steps from Piazza del Quirinale, minutes from the Coliseum and Trevi Fountain, the Villa is perfectly located for exploring the city. Inside, opulent interiors are fashioned with art, antiques and...More info
Trentino - Tyrol and Dolomites, Italy
A slice of sublime mountain magic, Gardena Grödnerhof Hotel & Spa nestles amongst the spectacular pale peaks of the Dolomites. This turreted South Tyrolean lodge is a supersized sanctuary with a focus on regeneration where snow fans can get their fix of winter sports with ski lifts a blessed 200 metres away. (The in-house ski service will kit you out to conquer the myriad of slopes.) Spring...More info
Nearby beaches to rival the finest in the Caribbean and parkland filled with hundreds of palm trees, flowers and Mediterranean plants set the dream scene of south-west Sardinia, home to the serene Costa dei Fiori Hotel. This is a sanctuary for the soul and escape from the stresses of everyday life where you have the freedom to relax, meditate, embrace the peace, practice yoga with masters, romance...More info
Buonanotte Garibaldi could be Rome’s best kept secret. Nestled behind ivy-clad walls in arty Trastevere – all narrow cobbled streets and medieval houses – this gorgeous guest house is the home and studio of artist Luisa Longo. Luisa’s graceful fabrics pretty-up the walls and furniture throughout and if you like what you see, Luisa can personalise pieces of her artwork for you. These...More info
Cool off in the Eternal City of historic romance at Rome’s Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa. This oasis of calm next to the Villa Borghese gardens is a white-glove service stunner with elements of fun such as an outdoor summer pool and two indoor pickleball courts. Designed by architect Giò Ponti, Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa was built in 1964 and a recent refurbishment has...More info
It's hard to pin down what makes this resort quite so special. There's something for everyone here: for those seeking serenity, a family getaway or castle setting for a private party or event. There are so many highlights it's difficult to know where to start. Perhaps the location: Monsignor Della Casa is set in acres of undulating Tuscan countryside, just a short drive from the charms of...More info
With the Apuan Alps one way and the Tyrrhenian Coast the other, the hillside town of Camaiore is artfully placed in nature’s glory. Set along the ancient pilgrimage route of Via Francigena, the town of Camaiore is home to the stylish and elegant Locanda al Colle. Age-old exposed beams and vintage furnishings meet contemporary works of art, and solar panelling updates the Grade I listed building...More info
