Europe is well known for its luxury car models, and amazing driving roads (think the Stelvio Pass in Northern Italy). But if you want to get up close and personal, and maybe learn a little more about some of the top brands, a trip to Bologna, Italy, should be on your list of things to […]
Bologna is well known as Italy’s ‘city of food’, and now they have a new attraction – a food themed amusement park. Eataly is becoming a growing brand, well-known for its interactive food halls popping up around the globe, and it’s already existing mega-delicatessen in Turin. And now, with the collaboration of the Bologna mayor
Haven’t heard of Bologna? Then you could be missing out on Italy’s most underrated city. It was named in the New York Time Places to Go in 2018, Here is why you should visit. Bologna is the capital of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region in the north of the country. Over the years it has been a
Across Italy you will find different regions with varying specialties in food and flavours. Sicily too is well known for its cuisine, steeped in history. The Mediterranean island infuses staple flavours of capers, tomatoes, olives and aubergines – all home grown and locally sourced. Ragusa itself is distinguished as it does not include many fish
Florence is an amazing destination in Italy’s Tuscany region, home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. We sat down with Sergio, the Concierge from one of our preferred hotels, Hotel Brunelleschi – featured in our Florence City Break as well as Highlights of Italy North and the Ultimo tours – and gathered some insider
Syracuse has a new level of luxury hotel on its doorstep. Now open to the public after years of renovations, here is some quick insight in to the elegant Ortea Palace. Original Charm The hotel has tried to maintain its original charm, history and structure during its revamp (formally the Palazzo delle Poste). Originally designed
With a killer cocktail bar, a 1,500-bottle cellar, and a GM who is a seasoned sommelier, you know that your stay at the Hotel De’ Ricci is going to be a serious wine event. Owner Lorenzo Lisi, of the renowned Pierluigi restaurant, oversees wine tastings and tours exclusively for his guests. The hotel offers a
Featured in Vanity Fair and the New York Times, this new intimate Roman Retreat is a wine lovers delight. “Where serious wine meets fine design.” From the moment you walk in the door you can understand why this boutique hotel is something special. The palazzo is made up of 8 suites that have a truly
A short review of Villa Cordevigo – Just 25 minutes from Verona airport and only 10 minutes from Lake Garda you will find Villa Cordevigo in the heart of Valpolicella country. As a wine lover, this estate is perfect as it is home to so many of Veneto’s fine wines and olive oil. The hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant
A Review of the Villa Crespi – Villa Crespi resembles a Moorish palace. The building dates from 1879 when cotton merchant Cristoforo Benigno Crespi, inspired by Baghdad’s architecture, built in a private villa on the shores of native Lake Orta. This is one of the reasons I loved staying at Villa Crespi. The interiors resemble
