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
With more vineyards than any other region and food dishes from the ancient Greeks, Arabs and Normans, Sicily makes an ideal destination for a food and wine tour. In fact, we can thank the Greeks who brought grapes and olives to the Mediterranean Island, and introduced the population to wine making. With such fertile land
Review of the Hotel Splendide Royal, Rome – As a main entrance point in and out of Italy, for me, staying in Rome is a balance of finding somewhere relaxing enough for me to unwind and get over my jet lag, as well as finding a traditional fit that really gets me excited to explore the
Baglioni Hotel Regina Review – With refined standards, the Baglioni Hotel Regina in Rome is an exquisite 5 star experience without the price tag. Housed in one of the most historic buildings, the property was built in 1904 and hosted Queen Margherita of Savoy while her adjacent Palazzo was nearing its completion. Located on Via Vittorio
A Day in Rome with Riccardo – We chat with concierge Riccardo at the beautiful 5 star Baglioni Hotel Regina in Rome to find out his top tips for exploring the city. What’s the perfect 24 hours in your city? Even just one week is not enough! With 24 hours, I would start with Ancient
Piedmont: Pioneering the Slow Food movement – Think you’ve ticked Italian food and wine travel off your list? Perhaps not. Welcome to Piedmont, Italy’s undiscovered northern region, pioneering the Slow Food movement along with their long history of producing fine wines. The name Piedmont translates to “foot of the mountain”, as the region is surrounded on
