This year’s Les Collectionneurs guide contains 49 new travel and gastronomic experiences to be experienced in a range of 540 addresses in 14 countries. And there is no lack of the digital version.
The guide is in fact also available online at lescollectionneurs.com. The Italian news are 16. There are 11 hoteliers and 5 restaurateurs. But all with one promise. That is, to give a unique experience and an unforgettable memory.
Two exclusive mountain resorts
In the heart of Selva di Val Gardena, the Hotel Granbaita Dolomites dominates. It has recently been completely renovated in the name of design. The restaurant and the wellness area are a tribute to the flavors and nature of the Dolomites.
In Bardonecchia, right on the ski slopes, the Savoia Mountain Resort stands out. It is an oasis of quiet, freshly restyled. The manager Francesca Barba invites you to stay in one of the elegant suites or in the characteristic chalets with a view. Finally, to indulge in some pampering at the wellness center in the middle of the woods.
Romantic getaways
In the historic center of Sirmione, La Speranzina Restaurant & Relais shines. It is an intimate and elegant residence. It also boasts a romantic panoramic view and a starred restaurant. It is headed by chef Fabrizio Molteni.
Half an hour from Udine, Nodo Hotel is a brand new address, surrounded by greenery, among ancient trees and works of art. Guests are welcomed in environments designed in detail by the Riccardo Facchini property to minimize the environmental impact.
In Umbria, in the heart of the Valnerina, we meet the Castle of Postignano. Here the director Nino Di Bonito will make travelers discover the authentic hospitality of a widespread hotel within a medieval village. And the signature cuisine of chef Vincenzo Guarino.
New gourmet meeting points
In Milan, the exuberant chef Felice Lo Basso offers a new concept of welcome and hospitality at his Felix Lo Basso Home & Restaurant. Here you will truly feel at home. That is, between furnishings and domestic atmospheres. But with the exclusivity of being able to taste, among a few close friends, imaginative and tasty ‘starry’ specialties.
In Fiumicino there is the starred restaurant Il Tino led by the chef-patron Daniele Usai. Fans of good food can taste refined seafood dishes in which the best raw materials are enhanced with the unique touches of the young and dynamic chef.
Another point of reference for haute cuisine is in Abruzzo, in Villa Maiella, the home of the Tinari family which boasts a strong passion for the culinary art. Chef Arcangelo creates dishes every day in which the typical flavors of Abruzzo and the products of his own farm take shape in a contemporary vision.
Three new entries in Tuscany
Not far from the Cinque Terre coast, in the Terre di Luni, three hectares of terraced land planted with vegetable gardens and olive trees frame the Locanda De Banchieri restaurant. An evocative natural setting from which the patron chef Giacomo Devoto draws inspiration for his dishes and for the gastronomic itineraries that see the typical products of Lunigiana as protagonists.
In the upper Maremma there is the Bracali restaurant which boasts an ancient family gastronomic tradition. Today he sees two brothers at the helm, Francesco, in the kitchen and constantly looking for new combinations, and Luca, in the dining room, ready to recommend the right wine for each dish.
Outside Florence, on the hill overlooking Montevarchi, here is Villa Sassolini Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa. It is a country residence that preserves the historicity of its external walls and contains elegant rooms with a refined country-chic style. Massimo Tani. In addition to enjoying a relaxing and well-being stay, travelers will be able to experience the Tuscan cuisine of chef Riccardo Costanti.
Debut in Calabria and a new entry in Salento
Azienda Ceraudo – Ristorante Dattilo is located within a characteristic rural Calabrian village, dating back to 1600, and is owned by the Ceraudo family. An estate where organic farming meets Caterina Ceraudo’s signature cuisine. Here you can stay in charming rooms while admiring the view over vineyards, olive groves and citrus groves.
In Puglia, a few minutes from Lecce, here is Filippo de Raho Agri Bio Relais. It is a quiet residence surrounded by olive trees, prickly pear, jujube, mulberry and blackberry trees. The host, Filippo Cavaliere, welcomes travelers into rooms rich in history, as evidenced by the frescoes and furnishings of the nineteenth century.
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