July 2019

Masseria Torre Maizza, the Rocco Forte Hotels oasis in Puglia  is officially open   There is a new protagonist on the panorama of quality summer destinations: Masseria Torre Maizza, in Savelletri di Fasano (Br), the bucolic and brand-new property of Rocco Forte Hotels in Puglia. Masseria Torre Maizza is an exquisitely romantic place, an Eden where it comes naturally to rove around barefoot on the cool Trani stone, or bask in the dazzling sun on the rooftop, sipping a Lecce coffee with tasty almond milk. Your gaze is free to roam over the sea and the lush vegetation that fills and envelops the entire estate. Bougainvillea...

Lefay Resort&Spa has been named the “Best Spa in Europe”  and awarded for the “Best Signature Treatment” Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda has been awarded for the fifth time as the “Best SPA in Europe” and for the fourth time as the “Best Signature Treatment” at the “European Health & SPA Awards”. In addition to this award, conferred during the Gala ceremony held in the Grand Hotel Wien, there is also the recognition for the “Best Signature Treatment 2019” for the innovative Lefay SPA I Colours of Man treatment. This confirms Lefay Resort & SPA’s identity as a multi-award-winning...

Boat Time. From the coast of Sardinia to the shores of Lake Garda passing through the Venice lagoon: here’s where to go sailing this summer Hotel My Passion suggests 4 boat trips along the most picturesque coasts of Italy, casting off the moorings and ploughing the waves towards emotions that taste of sea, nature and freedom.   1 In the sea of Sardinia Goletta Milmar is a 20-metre wooden sailing boat waiting to take you on a voyage to discover the sea of Chia. Your departure is from Hotel Aquadulci to the port of Teulada, from where you set sail...

Villa & Palazzo Aminta – The ultra-romantic 5-star in Stresa overlooking the Gulf of the Borromeo Islands celebrated its hundred-and-first birthday with a sophisticated party On 18 June in Stresa, the noble pearl of Lake Maggiore, Villa & Palazzo Aminta celebrated its hundred-and-first birthday with an event of rare class. Just before sunset, the splendid light of the golden hour marked the beginning of an exclusive party. Together with the owner and management, illustrious guests and political personages celebrated the anniversary that makes the 5-star a symbol of high-end hospitality. A rich and refined aperitif preceded the spectacular coking show, during...

The Gualtiero Marchesi Terrace is unveiled at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, the only restaurant that proposes a menu with the iconic dishes of the Maestro For years, the Maestro of Italian cuisine has been pursuing his desire to open his own Restaurant on the shores of the lake. On the suggestion of his sculptor friend Nicola Salvatore, one fine spring day in 2011, he paid a visit to the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, a Liberty-style icon of luxury hospitality on the western shores of Lake Como. From the first meeting, bonds were formed with the De Santis family, owner of the Grand...

Grand Hotel Tremezzo is 109 years old and raises a toast to an unforgettable birthday with Pommery It was 8 July 1910 when the Grand Hotel Tremezzo first opened its doors to guests and welcomed them into a setting of great luxury and elegance. 109 years have passed since that day and the dreamy atmosphere of the Grand Hotel Tremezzo is the same as ever: utterly delicate, enchanting, seductive and always up to date. On Saturday 13 July, an exceptional anniversary was celebrated, immersed in a unique atmosphere: that of a hotel that has written some of the history of...

The splendid historic residence just a few steps from Asolo awaits you in its splendid and award-winning garden Nestled in “the City of a Hundred Horizons,” Hotel Villa Cipriani is the ideal spot for travelers seeking an enchanting Northeast Italian destination, surrounded by a beautiful landscape with endless views. The medieval walled town of Asolo is known for its views from the top of the Asolan Hills, a valley filled with olive and pomegranate trees, and nearby mountains. Formerly the private estate of famed English poet Robert Browning, this charming boutique hotel is enveloped by lush, perfumed, blossoming gardens. Hotel...

A new idea of travel: it’s Envoy by Four Seasons that starts a collaboration with the American artist Missy Dunaway in Vietnam How does a visual artist translate what it means to be in the moment through their craft? Using memory, illustration, paint and poetry, artist Missy Dunaway’s Envoy by Four Seasons experience is unveiled here, illuminating the immersive power of storytelling across mediums and art forms. Through one-of-a-kind collaborations with world-class storytellers and content creators, Envoy by Four Seasons is redefining the notion of online ”influence,” emphasising craftsmanship over online clout to uncover fresh and inspiring travel narratives. “Influencer marketing has become a...

Her name is Jessica Préalpato and she is the best pastry chef in the world: for the first time, a woman According to The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Jessica Préalpato is the best pastry chef in the world. The association, founded in 2002, has awarded her refined and natural patisserie. The jury, consisting of around a thousand experts in gastronomy, decreed that the creations of Jessica Préalpato were the best in the world. Jessica is the pastry chef of the restaurant with three Michelin stars, “Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée” in Paris, where the chef is Romain Meder, who focuses intently on...

San Pietro di Positano – It is one of the most appreciated and coveted  jewels of Italian hospitality; an icon of style where tradition and evolution intertwine, seduce and conquer   Ir-re-sis-ti-ble! This is San Pietro di Positano. Staying here is a dream that many people wish could come true; and for those who have managed to, returning is a must, because its charm conquers all. Adored by stars such as Tina Turner, Julia Roberts and Barbra Streisand (to name just a few), this exclusive hotel from the Relais & Châteaux chain has unique charisma. Right from your arrival, emotion...