Locanda in Tuscany is a luxury country retreat in Val d’Orcia (Tuscany), a UNESCO protected area, filled with tiny hamlets and medieval villages, atmospheric churches and castles. Guests at Locanda in Tuscany are guaranteed a quiet, exclusive stay in a Tuscan country house with stunning views over the landscape. There are only nine rooms and […]
7 Top Hotels Around the World
August 26, 2015 by
From time to time, we come across outstanding hotels and locations that are difficult to beat. Here are our current 7 top hotels around the world: Nakamanda Resort, Krabi Thailand – Contemporary Thai interiors and perfect service make this our favorite Thai beach resort. Quiet, intimate and relaxing. Son Brull Mallorca – Modern design in a restored […]
Top 7 Favorite Regions in the World
August 25, 2015 by
Here are our top 7 favorite regions in the world. These are the place we go back to again and again: Sud Tirol: Italian food and hospitality with German punctuality. Sounds like a perfect match. This region in Northern Italy is a paradise for winter skiing, summer hiking and cycling, with excellent food and hospitality. […]
Top ski hotels in Italy
December 11, 2014 by
Here is our list of the top ski hotels in Italy (in Corvara, Madonna di Campiglio, San Cassiano and more). Some of these hotels are family-owned (such as Hotel La Perla Corvara, our favourite in the Alta Badia region), which means you’ll get a lot of personal attention and excellent service. Hotel La Perla Corvara […]
Italy Hotels Off the Beaten Track
December 11, 2014 by
To most, Italy means Florence, Venice and Rome. Tourists and queues everywhere. But there is a different Italy. Here are our favorite hotels and cities in Italy off the beaten track: 1) Palazzo Gattini (Matera in Basilicata) 2) Relais Villa d’Amelia (Langhe, near Alba in Piedmont) 3) Villa Brunella (Capri, Campania) 4) Antico Borgo di […]
Villa Brunella Capri: Italy at its best
February 28, 2014 by
The Island of Capri off the Bay of Naples has been inhabited since the Roman era and the emperor Tiberius actually moved there permanently in 27 AD running the empire from Capri until his death. Today, many visitors to Capri make the mistake of staying in the town of Sorrento on the mainland, only to […]
Hotel La Perla Corvara: splendid hotel in the Dolomites
October 1, 2013 by
Hotel La Perla Corvara is a fantastic family-run hotel in the town of Corvara, Italy, nestled in a valley surrounded by the Dolomites. This is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in because of outstanding service, the rooms, the fabulous spa, and the terrific food served in the hotel’s restaurants. Here’s what […]
