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 | 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.
GUIDE | Florence | by a Hotelier | Check out the romantic Shooting Stars Hosted Stay 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 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.
GUIDE | by a Head Concierge | Book a unique Hosted Stay: a five-star stay, enriched with a flight over the Italian Riviera.
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.
GUIDE | Check out their Hosted Stays: multi-day 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.
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 | Viareggio
With golden sandy beaches and delicious food, Viareggio in the region of Versilia is the perfect spot for a taste of the Italian ‘dolce vita’ and a top destination for lovers of culture and food.
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, 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.
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 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 | 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 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 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.
Hosted Experiences in Italy | Bookable on request
Stay two nights at five-star hotel Grand Hotel Parker’s and experience Naples, The Amalfi Coast, Paestum, or Pompeï with a private driver
You will experience the best of Naples with a special Grand Tour package at five-star Grand Hotel Parker' s*****L. Exclusively bookable on request at Bearleaders.
Sina Villa Medici | August 6-16, 2026
The Night of the Shooting Stars is one of the most unique experiences in August in Florence. Stay at five-star Hotel Sina Villa Medici and watch the spectacle of the falling stars from a boat on the Arno River at sunset with a picnic basket from Harry's Bar.
Fly over the Ligurian coastline during this grand five-star hotel stay!
Stay at Grand Hotel Alassio***** and fly over the Italian Ligurian coastline. Be guided by Head Concierge Alex Cancel.
Learn how to make cocktails and stay 2 nights at Grand Hotel Parker's*****L in Naples
Request to book this experience of a mixology class and learn how to make cocktails in the famous Bidder Bar at five-star Grand Hotel Parker' s*****L. This offer includes a two night’s stay in a Deluxe Sea View room. Book this experience with your friends or family. Exclusively available on Bearleaders.
Stay 4 days in Sorrento and experience Private Shopping on Capri | Italy
A complete private shopping experience by boat to Capri, with a photographer for a day, 7-course Michelin-starred dining and more, at Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria*****L, Sorrento, Italy. Exclusively available at Bearleaders.
Discover the next major wine destination Friuli Venezia Giulia with a sommelier.
Book this unique 4-day / 3-night wining and dining hosted experience with your family, friends or colleagues to what international newspapers define as Italy’s next major wine destination. Taste world-class wines, Italian mum’s food, cooking class of the Michelin-starred chef, and sleep in the middle of nature.