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
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.
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.
GUIDE | Grand Hotel Alassio | Italian Flowers Riviera | Magical Moments
Plan your trip to the Italian Riviera now. Alassio promises La Dolce Vita. Let Grand Hotel Alassio's Head Concierge, Alex Cancel, take you to this paradise.
GUIDE | By a Designer
Bearleader in Design, Stefan Scholten is a true insider 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 renovated holiday home.
GUIDE | Grand Hotel Parker’s*****L | Check out the Hosted Experience packages like the Mixology Class and The Grand Tour!
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.
GUIDE | By a Head Concierge
Be guided by Marco Guiliano, Head Concierge of Grand Hotel Parker’s in Naples. As a hospitality insider, this connoisseur shows you how to experience Capri in the best way possible.
GUIDE | By The Bearleaders
Find out the best restaurants for fine dining in Florence through this guide by tastemakers like chefs, designers and gastronomists.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hosted Experiences in Italy | Bookable on request
EXPERIENCE | By The Bearleaders
From iconic 5-star city hotels to small luxury hotels in the countryside, these hotels have one thing in common: excellent Michelin-starred restaurants. Stay at these hotels, if you are a gastronomy lover.