Italy Inspired

Experience the Dolce Vita. From seaside escapes to lively cities rich in culture, Italy has something for everyone. Let the tastemakers guide you and find out the best spots for these Italian destinations

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A Grand Italian Beachfront Escape | Alassio

GUIDE | Alassio | Book a Wellness break at Grand Hotel Alassio Resort & Spa***** (Bookable till May 31, 2026). Or request information on the Bearleaders Hosted Experience, hosted by the Head Concierge of the hotel.

Plan your trip to the Italian Riviera now. Alassio promises no less than La Dolce Vita. Let Grand Hotel Alassio's Head Concierge, Alex Cancel, take you to this paradise at the beach.

An Italian Hotelier's Favourites 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.

Inside the historical heart of Florence | Italy

GUIDE | Florence | by a Hotelier | Check out the romantic Shooting Stars experience in August 2026

Fernando Pane, General Manager of the iconic five-star hotel Sina Villa Medici, will show you around Florence, including his favourite places to eat, drink, and do. Check out his favourite shopping addresses. Stay at the five-star Sina Villa Medici, and you are in the middle of it all.

Italian Cuisine By the Mont Blanc | Courmayeur

GUIDE | By a Hotelier

Discover the best restaurants and bars in Courmayeur in Italy. This beautiful skiing paradise boasts a varied and compact network of slopes, all with magnificent views of Mont Blanc.

Neapolitan life near the Amalfi Coast | Naples

GUIDE | Check out the Bearleaders Hosted Experiences: stays, enriched with a Mixology Class or a Grand Tour with private driver!

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, born and raised in the authentic city of Naples, lead you to the best of the city.

Great Food on the Slopes | South Tyrol

GUIDE | By a Two Michelin Star Chef & a Jeweller

Discover the best restaurants and bars in South Tyrol - on and off piste. Two Michelin star chef Martin Kruithof visits Sella Ronda every year and shares his favourite spots around Selva / Wolkenstein with Jeweller Alon Ben Joseph, who found some hidden culinary gems hiding between the mountains.

Experience True Italian Island Life | Capri

GUIDE | By The Bearleaders

Be guided by Luca Fiorentino of Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento to go private shopping on Capri and by Marco Guiliano, Head Concierge of Grand Hotel Parker’s in Naples. As hospitality insiders, these connoisseurs shows you how to experience Capri in the best way possible.

Aperitivo In Seaside Tuscany | Forte Dei Marmi

GUIDE | By a Designer

Bearleader in Design, Interior Designer, Stefan Scholten is a true insider in Forte dei Marmi. He lives in the area with his family in a 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 holiday home.

Where to Eat, Drink and What to Do | Milan

GUIDE | 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 The Bearleaders.

The Restaurant Guide to Romantic 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.

Eat & Drink | Rome and 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.

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

EXPERIENCE | By The Bearleaders

Venice is, without a doubt, the most romantic getaway 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. Find the best restaurants and bars.

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.