Italy
Hotel Belvedere, A Family Legacy in the Larch Forests of San Genesio
Quietly tucked away in the hillside, just 30 minutes from Bolzano Airport, sits the serene Hotel Belvedere. Tranquillity greets you on arrival with views that open wide across the valley and beyond to the high peaks of the Dolomites.
Hotel Hubertus: A Blissful Wellness Escape in the Dolomites
Escape to the Alpin Panorama Hotel Hubertus in South Tyrol. Perched 1,350m above the Dolomites, this family-run hotel offers luxury wellness, a gravity-defying SkyPool, an innovative 'Heaven and Hell Spa', daily guided hikes, yoga and fine dining with local sourced ingredients and wines. Featured on BBC’s Amazing Hotels.
Sicily’s Beating Heart, Palermo.
Few travel moments rival that first encounter with a new city — the instant when its sounds, scents and pulse begin to unfold. Palermo, I soon discovered, makes that moment unforgettable. A short flight from London brings you to Falcone-Borsellino Airport, from where the drive into the city takes about 20 minutes. Palermo is a lively, historic and unapologetically gritty metropolis that seems to be in constant motion.
Wine in Sicily: Exploring Sicilia DOC Vineyards & Traditions
Experience Sicilia DOC – The Heart of Sicilian Wine My love affair with Sicily started right from my first visit, ...
What to see and eat in Palermo
Palermo boasts natural beauty, situated between the sea and the mountains, with magnificent Baroque architecture, mosaics unlike any I’ve seen in Sicily, a plethora of museums, vibrant street life, and, of course, excellent food. With only two days in the city, you will need to pack in a fair amount. Here are my top five picks for churches and museums to visit, along with some great places to eat.
La Bella Palermo
La Bella Palermo is an enigmatic place, occupying the piano nobile (main floor) of Palazzo Pantelleria, in the centre of Palermo’s old city. It is known as a home museum, which sounds like a bit of a riddle. It resembles a museum, filled with intriguing collections and antique furnishings, yet it is a private house, not open to the viewing public.
ADLER Spa Resort Sicilia
Like many of the best destinations, reaching the ADLER Spa Resort Sicilia requires a little effort. Part of its charm and exquisite beauty lies in its remote location, high up on a hill above the Torre Salsa nature reserve, overlooking the sea and a beach that extends for miles.
NH Collection Taormina, Sicily
Located one street above the constant buzz of Corso Umberto, I found a quiet haven at NH Collection Taormina
La Gemma Hotel Florence
Join me as I stay in the stunning La Gemma Hotel and rediscover the city that left an imprint all those years ago - Florence, as vibrant and captivating as ever!
NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento
NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento is a very conveniently located hotel for a trip to Rome. Many must-see sights are but a short walk away, and public transport links right outside the door to whisk you all over the Eternal City and to and from the airport or other cities by train. You will find a warm welcome, a contemporary and comfortable hotel, a copious breakfast and a peaceful environment in which to refresh after the hectic pace of Rome.
