Posts tagged ItalySummer
Inside the Historical Heart | Florence

GUIDE | Sina Villa Medici | Florence | by a Hotelier

Fernando Pane, General Manager of the historically legendary hotel Sina Villa Medici, will show you around Florence, including his favourite places to eat, drink, and do. You can also check out his favourite shopping addresses. Stay at the five-star Sina Villa Medici, and you are in the middle.

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Neapolitan life near the Amalfi Coast | Naples

GUIDE | Grand Hotel Parker’s*****L | by a Hotelier and a Head Concierge

This seaside city has everything: magnificent views, baroque excess, rich culture, and a unique culinary tradition. Giovanni Torres Avallone, Chief Experience Officer & Marco Giuliano, Head Concierge, both of Grand Hotel Parker’s, were born and raised in the authentic city of Naples. Let them lead you to the best of the city. 

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Classical Beauty on the Italian Seafront | Alassio

GUIDE | Grand Hotel Alassio | Italian Riviera of Flowers | by a Hotelier & a Head Concierge

Plan your trip to the Italian Riviera now. Whether you seek a leisurely day lounging on the beach, a cultural exploration of its historic heart, or an adventurous escape into the rugged hinterland, Alassio promises La Dolce Vita. Let General Manager Gianluca Borgna and Head Concierge Alex Cancel of Grand Hotel Alassio take you to this Italian Riviera paradise.

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Eat & Drink | Rome & Fregene

GUIDE | By the Bearleaders

Find out the best-hidden restaurants where locals eat in Rome and the nearby beach city of Fregene with this food guide, from small boutique delicacy shops to high-end restaurants and beach clubs.

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Where to Eat and What to do in Italy’s floating city | Venice

EXPERIENCE | By a Gastronomist & a Senior Hotel Executive

Venice is without a doubt the most romantic get-away destination in Europe. This city is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea and surprises with elegant Renaissance palazzi that rise out of the water.

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Rich Greek and Roman history on Eastern Sicily | Syracuse

GUIDE | by Ortea Palace Hotel Sicily*****

The 2,700-year-old city of Syracuse lies in the southeast corner of the island of Sicily. Located in a historic ‘Palazzo Della Poste’ from the 1920s, the five-star Ortea Palace Hotel Sicily lies right in the historic center of Syracuse on the little port. Now you can also experience a unique Calligraphy course, bookable through the hotel.

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Aperitivo In Seaside Tuscany | Forte Dei Marmi

GUIDE | By a Designer

Bearleader in Design, Stefan Scholten is sure to have the best recommendations in Forte dei Marmi. He lives in the area with his family in a renovated sixties villa and also works from his design studio for Italian clients like Paola Lenti, Moroso, and Cappellini. Live the life of Stefan Scholten and rent his recently renovated holiday home.

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Lucchese wining & dining by an insider | Lucca

GUIDE | By a Hotelier

Discover the best restaurants, trattorias, and bars in Lucca in Italy. Well-traveled Italian Roberto Payer, the Luxury consultant for EMEA Hilton Hotels, who ran Waldorf Astoria in Amsterdam for many years, shows us around the town where he lives part-time.

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Experience True Italian Island Life | Capri

GUIDE | By a Hotelier & a Head Concierge

Be guided by Stephan Stokkermans, Managing Director of Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin Noordwijk, and Marco Guiliano, head concierge of Grand Hotel Parker’s in Naples. As hospitality insiders, these connoisseurs show you how to experience Capri in the best way possible.

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A Food Guide to the Renaissance City | Florence

GUIDE | By The Bearleaders

Find out the best restaurants for fine dining in Florence through this guide by tastemakers like chefs, designers and gastronomists.

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An Italian Hotelier's Favourite Spots on the Amalfi Coast | Italy

GUIDE | By a Hotelier

Bearleader in Hospitality, Italian born Gianluca Borgna, is a regular visitor of the Amalfi Coast. Whether you're seeking relaxation on pristine beaches, exploration of ancient ruins, or a taste of authentic Italian hospitality, this short list will provide you with his hidden gems.

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Where to Eat, Drink and What to Do | Milan

EXPERIENCE | By the Bearleaders

Looking for unique and authentic recommendations in Milan? Check out this guide on where to eat, drink, and what to do, through the eyes of an interior designer, a film producer, and a hotelier.

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