The Faloria Mountain Spa Resort, a historic 5-star hotel in Italy’s Dolomite mountains, in the little sli resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo renovated in 2018 and is a delightful blend of modernity and tradition. For those looking for the silence of nature, snowy slopes and the colours and aromas of the mountains the Faloria is the perfect choice both in winter and in summer. Using only the best partners and mountain guides the hotel offer guests unique and personalized stays and experiences.  

A step back into history for history and nature aficionados

For lovers of history and adventure, in collaboration with the Col Gallina Refuge, the resort organizes the Discovering the Great War excursion to be enjoyed as a walk during the summer months and as a snowshoe hike in winter. Accompanied by a mountain guide and a historical re-enactor, guests embark on a journey through the places of the conflict between the Italians and the Austrians. Along the way they come across tunnels in the mountains, suspension bridges, railway tracks and shelters on the rocky slopes. 

Time to enjoy local delicacies and organic wines

When they get to the Cima Gallina point (2333 asl) there are 360° views of the Dolomite peaks and they can sit down to enjoy a snack of cold cuts and cheeses, served inside the restored Great War memorial.  The quality local products and organic wines are the perfect way to end a day of history and nature in a breathtaking mountain landscape setting.

Boscolo’s autumn itineraries in Italy and Europe reflect the season and the colours of the changing foliage. Following a successful summer season we move into autumn starting with the Langhe, a land of intense aromas and flavours, or Lake Maggiore and the Centovalli train which, like the Bernina red train, (also among the tours) is a historic experience not to be missed.  Then there is Tuscia with its splendid nature which is even more delightful in this season and the iconic Val d’Orcia, but also Trentino and surprising Friuli. These are all 4 to 7-day tours starting from €590, and all are accompanied by Boscolo tour managers.

Northern Europe’s spectacular nature in five to seven days

We also have special departures from Rome and Milan with a guide and connections from all over the country for four 5-7-day itineraries to the Far North starting from €940 euro. Discover Oslo and Bergen and the colours of the Norwegian fjords, or the foliage of Finland in Helsinki and Hameenlinna, a trekking tour that takes in the Aulanko Park.

Specialty food festivals for gourmet travellers

Heading south we tour the melancholy and sweet landscapes of Portugal between Oporto and the suggestive Douro valley. For gourmet travelers, there is the Fiesta del los Mariscos in Galicia, an unmissable seafood festival and a lively tribute to the excellence of local gastronomy.

The cruise line’s new Ravenna terminal, which will be operational from 2024, will be able to handle a flow of 300,000 passengers a year. RCL Cruises, part of the Royal Caribbean group, has been awarded the European tender for the concession of this maritime terminal and the construction of the new cruise facility.

A sustainable state-of-the-art Port Hub with quality services

This is an important step in Royal Caribbean’s plans for a new range of options in the Adriatic and throughout the Mediterranean. The regeneration of the Ravenna cruise port is part of the Port Hub, which, thanks to an extensive dredging of the access channel and the north outer port, will make access possible for a greater number of ships. "We are really excited about this extraordinary opportunity,” said Vice President of Destination Development Joshua Carroll. “It will allow us to create a project at the forefront of quality of services, sustainability and harmonization with the environment, thanks to our know-how and experience, which has always been dedicated to hospitality. "

A new multi-functional Dunes Park

The terminal complex will be part of the new Dunes Park to be built by Ravenna’s port authority. This will turn Ravenna into a real homeport - a starting and ending point for cruises and not just a transit point - with the spin-off for pre and post-cruise stays also thanks to the collaboration with the airports of Bologna, Forlì and Rimini.

Green areas and cycle-pedestrian paths

The area, covering a total area of ​​12 hectares, will have public green spaces and cycle-pedestrian paths as well as  range of services supporting the cruise terminal area. There will be an electrification system for the docks to ensure environmental sustainability in the management of the terminal, allowing parked ships to turn off their engines and run on electricity.  The investment for the terminal will amount to some €28 million, of which just under 6 million will be borne by the port authority itself. The concession will have a duration of 33 years.

Il nuovo Executive Spa Hotel di Fiorano Modenese (MO) nel cuore della Motor Valley high-tech modenese, è ora un hotel smart, completamente plastic free. 

Due ristoranti e cinque suite

Con il Ristorante EXÉ, un centro benessere, un'area fitness digitale, il ristorante ALTO e il cocktail bar ARIA sul tetto, sono 64 le camere (cinque suite) progettate dallo Studio Gualtiero Sacchi in uno stile che si rifà agli anni '50 

Accesso ad alta tecnologia

Un'app mobile permette di effettuare il check-in da casa evitando così code e assembramenti alla reception. Il telefono diventa la chiave della tua camera e un braccialetto ti consente di entrare nella spa e in palestra, controllare le macchine e aprire e chiudere l'armadietto.

Sanificazione e menù ricercati

Tutte le camere sono dotate di sistema elettronico di filtraggio dell'aria e tecnologia Grape lamp per la sanificazione automatica, mentre un lettore di riconoscimento facciale consente l'accesso in hotel solo a chi indossa la mascherina e con una temperatura corporea normale. Il ristorante EXÉ è una sofisticata esperienza enogastronomica con gli chef Paolo Balboni e Francesca Simoni che presentano una nuova visione delle tradizioni italiane e lavorano solo con i migliori ingredienti.

Milan’s new lifestyle hub is the IHG Group’s voco Milan-Fiere managed by the Italian company Hnh Hospitality. With 280 rooms spread over 21 floors there is also a conference center with seven multipurpose areas, a large foyer for exhibitions, and business suites for small meetings. The covered car park has 263 parking spaces, and there is a wellness area with an indoor pool, sauna and Turkish bath.

A restaurant and bar, a gaming area and spaces in which to relax

The OnFire Restaurant Grill and Lounge, and the Ludico Drinks, Food & Play Bar on the ground floor have outdoor areas. The restaurant has a verdant garden ambience and a menu based on selected seasonal delicacies. The bar’s all-day menu focuses on business lunches and snacks and the bartender creates exciting cocktails. There is also a gaming area and a leisure corner made for socializing and relaxing.

Following on their Rome opening Rocco Forte, in partnership with Generali Real Estate Milan, is to open the group’s second serviced apartment building in Milan. The renovated building - on a project by Asti Architetti and designed by Olga Polizzi, Director of Design Rocco Forte Hotels and Paolo Moschino for Nicholas Haslam - will have eleven apartments with one, two or three bedrooms, all with ample living areas, separate kitchens, laundries and personalized services. 

The Carlton Hotel Milano to open in 2023

Guests will have reserved access to the basement gym and the cafe in the indoor courtyard. There will also be access to the new The Carlton Hotel Milano in via della Spiga which Rocco Forte will inaugurate in 2023.

I chose Italy as the first country for Rocco Forte House and I am proud that we are starting from two symbolic cities: Rome and Milan - says Sir Rocco Forte, founder and president of the group.

Borgotufi, an albergo diffuso scattered hotel in the town of Castel del Giudice in the Molise region on the border with Abruzzo, opened in June this year.  Old stables have been transformed into 33 comfortable independent houses that are ideal for lovers of the Italian countryside, signature cuisine and the services of a top-flight hotel.

Traditional architecture and summer festivals

The stone houses have wooden furnishings, with the Il Tartufo Restaurant and the Wellness Center in the main building - a village within the village – and are made for enjoying relaxing holidays in total privacy.  The houses on the panoramic square are in traditional style, and in summer the main square becomes a hub of events, from the Castel del Giudice buskers festival, to a street art festival, and from astronomical observations (no light pollution here!) to photographic exhibitions. 

Nature trails and a UNESCO reserve

Ideal for slow and sustainable tourism, hiking, mountain biking and e-bike tours, but also rafting and canoeing on the Sangro river (the rafting center is right in Castel del Giudice ) visitors can also visit Samnite archaeological sites like Pietrabbondante and biodiverse nature areas like the Alto Molise UNESCO MaB Reserve. On the Vie dei Sensi trails from Borgotufi to the Melise apple orchards, visitors stop in farms to discover local food traditions, and the perfect way to end the day is in the restaurant's signature restaurant. 

Local specialties and truffles 

Chef Marco Pasquelli’s classic Molise and Abruzzo creations in the Il Tartufo Restaurant respect the traditions and seasonality of the ingredients. And then there is the truffle that grows in the woods which is the star of Marco’s tasting menu. Prices for a stay at the Borgotufi albergo diffuso start at €94 a night for two with breakfast, and the dinner tasting menu starts at €199 per couple.