Palazzo di Varignana, my Journey into wellness

A relaxing Holiday at Palazzo di Varignana  I have decided to leave for a short relaxing holiday. I have a few days and no desire to drive. I came across the Preferred Hotel & Resorts collection, I’m looking for the ideal place: peace,…

San Clemente Palace Kempinski, stay on a private island

What's more exclusive than a private island? You do not need to end up in some tropical atoll, now that Kempinski Palace opens his casket in San Clemente. The new location, a 5-star Kempinski flagship in Italy. Vast gardens, 190 rooms - including…

Preferred Hotels & Resorts lands in Qatar

Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Katara Hospitality, together for the launch of the Murwab Hotel Group. The two major worldwide leaders reached an agreement to potentiate the Murwab Hotel Group, the operative division of independent hotels…
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Rocco Forte Hotels renew the wellness concept

A new concept of wellness for each of his chain hotels, Rocco Forte Hotels springs his Personal Spa approach with diet, exercise and massages, all crafted around the guest necessities and preferences to ensure an exclusive, personalized wellness…
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Potafiori Bistro: one of a kind

Lush flowers, good music, great design and lavish food, all combined together: difficult to achieve perfection with so many elements on hand. In reaching the -almost- impossible, Rosalba Piccinni, singer and owner of three flower shops in Milan…

Bellevue Syrene, best Italian hotel in the world

First place in Italy and third at a worldwide level for the Bellevue Syrene of Sorrento hotel in the Tripadvisor 14th edition of Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards.  The recognition from the famous portal is undoubtedly a prestigious one…
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Albereta Relais & Chateaux, a dreamlike stay in Franciacorta

Today a charming luxury Spa hotel part of the Relais & Châteaux group, at the beginning of the 20th century Albereta was a large, private residence enchased on Bellavista hill. Located in Erbusco, Franciacorta province- Lombardy - this…

LaGare Hotel in Milan: contemporary comfort

Located at 20 Pirelli street, in the well connected and most modern Porta Nuova Milan’s district, LaGare Hotel offers 141 rooms with an enviable view of the Skyline from his fabulous rooftop. The rooms are divided between wellness, junior…

Villa Crespi: Lake Orta’s fairy tale

A fairy tale embedded into reality -could be this Resort’s slogan, too- Villa Crespi seats on a hill from which it dominates Lake Orta, in the Piedmont region. Built in 1879, now part of the Relais et Chateaux group, the abode’s Moorish…

Super G, the first Italian Mountain Lodge : experiencing Monte Bianco

Only reachable by ski or funicular railway, Super G Courmayeur - first Italian Mountain Lodge - is nestled 1,700 meters of altitude on top of Monte Bianco, located between the regions of Aosta Valley, Italy, and Haute-Savoie, France. Sports…
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Quintessence of comfort in Rome : Palazzo Montemartini

It took five years to re-style, but the result proves a well worth effort: Hotel Palazzo Montemartini, perfect alchemy of contemporary style and timeless elegance, reunited in an historic setting, catches the traveler’s attention. Member…

Crans Ambassador, 5 stars close to the sky

Did you notice? Winter is here already, and we are craving a to just jump on our ski and ride down a slope, immerged into an uncontaminated landscape. It can be done at the Crans Ambassador – Luxury Sport Resort the best place for a fun, healthy,…
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Casa sull'Albero: connect with the world in a luxury three house

Forget all the hotels you’ve ever been to. The new level of luxury traveling is a three house with lake view. In the ancient village of Malgrate, overlooking Lake Como, surrounded by a secular park with outdoor swimming pool, Casa sull’Albero…

San Luis, luxury and uncontaminated nature

Imagine your dream vacation: a primordial encounter with nature with all the services and comfort of a top level hospitality. That’s what you can get at the San Luis - Private Retreat Hotel & Lodges, the new luxury resort that rises at…

At Soneva Fushi glass becomes art

Is it possible to mix luxury vacations, art and sustainability? Yes, but only at the Glass Studio of the Soneva Fushi, in the Baa atoll, the unique eco-luxury Maldivian resort where you can give new life to recycled glass. At the Soneva Fushi…

Hotel Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita, a journey back in time

A joint project that becomes a reality in two wonderful places. Sleeping among the Sassi di Matera, the historic caves of Matera, or in Santo Stefano, the Middle Ages village in Abruzzi.Sextantio recovers the original spirit of the historical…
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Castello di Verrazzano, the history of wine meets the beauty of Chianti

An history related to Giovanni da Verrazzano, the navigator and discoverer of the bay of New York and of the majority of the East coast of nowadays U.S. The Castle of Verrazzano is located between Florence and Siena, in the heart…
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Castello di Verrazzano, the history of wine meets the beauty of Chianti

An history related to Giovanni da Verrazzano, the navigator and discoverer of the bay of New York and of the majority of the East coast of nowadays U.S. The Castle of Verrazzano is located between Florence and Siena, in the heart…

Borgo Scopeto Relais, a jewel among the hills of Chianti

A corner of paradise with views over the Mangia Tower and the Siena cathedral’s belfry.Borgo Scopeto is a typical Tuscan estate with delightful views of the famous city of Siena which is only a few minutes away. This estate, which…
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel opens in Milan

The unique hotel fuses Italian design with timeless Oriental luxury. The Mandarin Oriental has opened in the heart of Milan, at 9 via Andegari, few steps from La Scala and via Montenapoleone. The hotel features 104 rooms and suites designed…


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Diamond King Laurence Graff conquers Milano

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Wednesday, 21 December 2016
Diamonds are forever. And the precious diamond creations by Laurence Graff are… forever and ever! Your breath will be taken away as soon as you step into Mercury, the luxury area of Rinascente department store reserved to jewelry and…

Must Have is in Milan

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Monday, 3 October 2016
Can you wear a stunning, iconic dress at an affordable price? The answer is Yes, absolutely! Since there is a boutique in Milan, a few steps from Rotonda della Besana, whose brand new concept and content allow you an 'exclusive’ shopping…