Luxury Travel Italy
Luxury Travel in Italy for discerning travelers
Italy needs no introduction; from its fascinating history to its breathtaking scenery and delectable cuisine, this country has something for everyone. And it is the best haven for people seeking a luxury travel experience! This destination boasts a range of choices for everyone, from stunning hotels to mouthwatering cuisine and everything in between. Uncover historic landmarks in Rome or unwind on Italy's charming Amalfi Coast beaches. No matter which excursion you choose, you will take away memories that will last for a lifetime! Dive into Italy's art of refined living and emerge with a newfound appreciation for this remarkable country.
The best places to visit for luxury travel in Italy
Italy is a treasure trove of luxurious destinations that cater to the discerning traveler. Rome, the Eternal City, offers a wealth of opulent experiences, from private tours of the Vatican and the Colosseum to high-end shopping districts. The picturesque Amalfi Coast, with its stunning cliffside villages and azure waters, provides an idyllic setting for a lavish getaway, complete with private yacht excursions and gourmet dining experiences. In Tuscany, renowned for its rolling hills, vineyards, and charming medieval towns, luxury travelers can stay in elegant villas, enjoy private wine tastings, and partake in exclusive truffle hunting adventures. It is impossible not to fall in love with Lake Como, a renowned luxury destination. A gondola ride in Venice is as grand as the canal you’d ride in and is impossible to resist. The Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast) on Sardinia's north-east seaboard attracts billionaires and celebrities from all over the world. These destinations, among others, make Italy a top choice for those seeking a refined and indulgent travel experience.
Enjoy the pleasure of restfulness by embracing the concept of dolce far niente.
Have you ever heard of the Italian phrase "dolce far niente"? "Dolce far niente" translates as "the sweetness of doing nothing.” Referring to the enjoyment of restfulness, relaxation, and taking pleasure in the simple act of being. It embodies the idea of savoring the moment, slowing down, and finding contentment in stillness and leisure.
So, let us all embrace sweet nothingness and bask in its glorious tranquility by enjoying the slow-paced Italian way of life, and savoring each moment of the journey. Italy is a country that values quality over quantity, and luxury travel allows travellers to fully immerse themselves in the beauty, culture, and flavors of this extraordinary destination.
Sorrento’s Professional Days of Cinema returns from 2 to 5 December
From 2 to 5 December, Sorrento will turn into the capital of cinema with the 47th edition of the Professional Days of Cinema. The theme this year is ...
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Borgo La Chiaracia Resort & SPA, at the crossroads of Umbria, Tuscany and Lazio, is the perfect choice for a stay in Italy’s Green Heart. A typ...
Read moreRocco Forte to open Palazzo Castelluccio in Noto in 2026
Palazzo Castelluccio, to open in Noto in 2026, will be the third property in Sicily for the Rocco Forte Group. The interiors will be by Olga Polizzi ...
Read moreA Mandarin Oriental is planned for the shores of Lake Maggiore
For now it is only a rumour, but the Mandarin Oriental brand may soon be added to Lake Maggiore in the Italian lake region. The 5-star should have ...
Read moreLefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda’s five new villas will open in summer 2025
The five new villas under construction at the Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda will open in summer 2025. Each villa has a private garden with a...
Read moreLindbergh: the Excelsior Spa & Lido in Pesaro joins Preferred Hotels
Lindbergh’s Excelsior Spa & Lido in Pesaro has joined the Preferred Hotels & Resorts network. The only 5-star in the Marche region The E...
Read moreA new spa at the South Tyrolean Quellenhof Passeier Luxury Resort
A new spa has opened at the Quellenhof Passeier Luxury Resort in the northern South Tyrol region. An adults-only environment The new 4 Elements Spa ...
Read moreVRetreats. A new look for the restyled Donna Camilla Savelli in Rome
The Donna Camilla Savelli in Rome has been given a completely new look. The property has 94 guest rooms Located in the Trastevere district, in an ...
Read moreCastello Dal Pozzo joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Resort Castello Dal Pozzo in Piedmont has joined the international Preferred Hotels & Resorts network. “We intend to attract a global cliente...
Read moreLanghe and Roero in Piedmont: an EcoMuseum and a truffle fair
The Langhe and Roero areas in Piedmont can boast an EcoMuseum, a truffle fair and much more. A network of paths for lovers of nature Winding throu...
Read moreA new MICE area has opened in the VRetreats Ca' di Dio in Venice
Two new rooms in the VRetreats Ca' di Dio in Venice are dedicated to the MICE segment. Two bioclimatic pergolas for meetings and events The recent r...
Read moreThe Arsenale Group opens the Villa Diodoro Hotel in Taormina
The Arsenale Group has opened the Villa Diodoro Hotel in Taormina. The new hotel has 102 rooms The Arsenale Group is the leading company in the Tren...
Read moreBrazilian brand Fasano will open a luxury hotel in Sardinia
The Jhsf Participações Group, one of Brazil's largest real estate companies, also known for its Fasano luxury hotel brand, recently announced its in...
Read moreDolce & Gabbana style at Cala di Volpe on the Costa Smeralda
Dolce & Gabbana brings its inimitable style to Cala di Volpe on the Costa Smeralda. A Marriott property The Marriott Luxury Collection property ...
Read moreItaly’s hidden honeymoon hotspots from Liguria to Tuscany to Sicily
If it’s romance you are after, then Italy delivers it in bucket loads in hidden honeymoon hotspots from Liguria to Tuscany to Sicily. Italy has a r...
Read moreGrand Hotel Victoria Menaggio. Luxury and beauty on Lake Como
The Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa of the R Collection Hotels Group is a 5-star luxury hotel in Menaggio on Lake Como. A unique lakefront loc...
Read moreThe 2nd edition of Villa La Massa Excellence from 11 to 13 October
Villa La Massa, the 5-star near Florence, part of the Villa d'Este Hotels group, together with Canossa Events, will host the 2nd edition of Villa La M...
Read moreBzar Hotel & Co group takes over the management of the Metropole Taormina
The Bzar Hotel&Co has acquired the management of the Metropole Taormina, itself recently passed into the hands of a group of Milanese investors. ...
Read morePlanetaria Hotels. Dual coup in Venice with Ca' Pisani and a 5-star future
A duel coup in Venice for Planetaria Hotels with the acquisition of the 4-star Ca' Pisani and the state concession for a 5-star. The Ca' Pisani is ...
Read moreAnantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome joins the Virtuoso network
The Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome has joined the Virtuoso portfolio. Virtuoso counts over 20,000 luxury travel consultants and agents Virtuoso is a n...
Read moreA soft opening for the new 5-star Capitolo Riviera in Nervi, Liguria
The new five-star Capitolo Riviera hotel has officially soft-opened its doors. All 37 rooms have balconies and panoramic views Located in Nervi, w...
Read moreBeond has launched new premium flights to the Maldives from Malpensa
Beond has launched its first direct flight to the Maldives, which will be operated by the premium airline twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, f...
Read moreLeitmotiv Group's new five-star Casa Monti opens in Rome
Announced last December, Casa Monti, the debut property and third hotel of the French family-run Leitmotiv Group, has opened in Rome. Art permeates...
Read moreWinter sports in summer at the Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resort
Cervinia is the ideal destination for those who love skiing and winter sports even in summer. And the Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resort reveals its...
Read moreThe Foscarini is a 4-star bikers’ hotel in the Veneto’s Prosecco vineyards
The Foscarini is a 4-star Luxury Bike Hotel in Mogliao Veneto, in a Venetian country villa dating back to the 1600s. An ideal starting point for bi...
Read moreLa Maviglia. Former Southampton chairman to open a five-star hotel in Puglia
The new five-star luxury La Maviglia Golf & Spa resort in Puglia, owned by the former Southampton chairman, will be the Ionian competitor to Borgo...
Read moreSorrento: the charm, history, and beauty of Italy’s coastal gem
Discover Sorrento, a sun-soaked paradise of charm, history and beauty where lemon trees and pastel buildings meet turquoise waters. Luxury hotels a...
Read moreThe Abi d'Oru in Porto Rotondo Sardinia joins the Virtuoso network
A Sardinian new entry for the Virtuoso network: the Abi d'Oru hotel in Porto Rotondo brings to six the Sardinian hotels in the luxury agency network...
Read moreVacanze col Cuore Group to open the new Trasimeno Glamping Resort
The Vacanze col Cuore group will open the new Trasimeno Glamping Resort in Umbria on 28 June. “We are breathing new life into an area that was al...
Read moreThai Airways returns to Milan with flights for Southeast Asia
Thai Airways is returning to Milan Malpensa from 1 July with daily flights to Bangkok, using new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. “The only airline to opera...
Read moreSicily & Italy by Experts: a DMC offering luxury concierge services
Sicily & Italy by Experts is a DMC offering luxury concierge services. Post-Covid the programming offered all of Italy "We were founded i...
Read moreEALA, My Lakeside Dream in Limone sul Garda gets two Michelin Keys
The 5-star luxury hotel EALA, My Lakeside Dream in Limone sul Garda has been awarded two Michelin Keys. EALA for an exceptional stay The EALA is...
Read moreFive-star stays on the water at Villa Lario Resort on Lake Como
Villa Lario Resort is the five-star boutique hotel immersed in a private park on the sunniest shore of Lake Como, and is ideal for a stay of relaxatio...
Read moreHotel Mediterraneo Sorrento gets one of the new Michelin keys
The Hotel Mediterraneo Sorrento has been awarded one of the new keys in the Italian Michelin Guide. Outstanding style and service Designating the ...
Read moreAutentico Hotels adds the Villa Riviera and the Leonardo Trulli
The Villa Riviera Resort on the Ligurian Riviera and the Leonardo Trulli Resort in Locorotondo, Apulia, are the latest additions to the Autentico Hote...
Read morePalazzo Utini, a 5-room inn, to open in the province of Parma
Palazzo Utini, a historic building in the city centre, is to open in Noceto, in the province of Parma. Celebrating Emilia’s proverbial hospitality ...
Read moreThe Adler Group’s first family hotel is to open in Bressanone
The seventh property of the South Tyrolean Adler Group will open on 21 November in Bressanone. The Adler Group operates six 5-star properties The Ak...
Read moreNew Costa del Capitano villas at the Botania Relais in Ischia
Ten private villas with direct access to the sea define the essence of Costa del Capitano, the latest addition to the Leading Hotels of the World Bota...
Read moreBarricata Holiday Village in Veneto is reopening with many novelties
Barricata Holiday Village in Porto Tolle, Rovigo is reopening on 9 May for the summer season with many new features. A paradise for adventure and nat...
Read moreTerrazza Flores: Argentine flair and striking views in downtown Rome
Terrazza Flores: the best of Argentine flair with striking views of some of Rome’s most iconic monuments. A classy Roman rooftop terrace with strik...
Read morePresenting Driverso: the digital platform for luxury car rentals
Driverso, Europe's first digital platform for luxury car rental, was presented to companies, experts, stakeholders and enthusiasts from all over Europ...
Read moreDiscovering Sicilian Matriarchal History with Rocco Forte
Explore Sicily through the unconventional perspective of the island’s matriarchs, old and new, exclusively available at Rocco Forte’s Villa Igiea ...
Read moreWhy Sorrento is a must: Pietro Monti, co-owner of the Hotel Mediterraneo
In an exclusive interview we asked Pietro Monti, co-owner and director of marketing of the 5-star Hotel Mediterraneo, why it is a must to put Sorrento...
Read moreHnh Hospitality: record revenues in 2023 with +15% profits and margins
The 2022-2023 fiscal year of Hnh Hospitality concluded on 31 October with record revenues and a 15% profits and margins growth. Heightened demand not...
Read moreA new Marriott for Genoa's Levante waterfront?
The Marriott Group could put its name on the new 130-room five-star hotel under construction on Genoa's Levante waterfront. A major development desig...
Read moreAra Maris, a 5-star luxury hotel in the heart of Sorrento
Ara Maris, a 5-star luxury hotel, the new jewel of luxury hospitality, embraces hospitality as a philosophy of life, with a unique design that capture...
Read moreLe Cattedrali Relais has reopened with Cannavacciuolo’s restaurant
The Laqua Collection has reopened the 5-star Le Cattedrali Relias in Valleandona in Piedmonte, with Cannavacciuolo’s Le Cattedrali Asti restaurant....
Read moreThe Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco has reopened with nine renovated villas
The Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany has reopened, unveiling a comprehensive renovation of nine of its eleven private villas. Nestled in th...
Read moreCasa degli Spiriti: A gastronomic experience on Lake Garda
Casa degli Spiriti is a gastronomic experience on the Verona side of Lake Garda. Regional products and 1,500 bottles of fine wines Chef Federico C...
Read moreLe DunePiscinas.The luxury of slowness in the “other” Sardinia
Le Dune Piscinas which will open in April is the luxury of slowness in the “other” Sardinia. Sand dunes and transparent seas In south-western Sa...
Read moreNew private villas in the pipeline at the Verdura Resort in Sciacca (Sicily)
New private villas are in the pipeline at the Verdura Resort in Sciacca (Sicily). Branded residences on the Group’ Sicilian estate Located along...
Read moreGrand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento is celebrating its 190 years
Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento, the jewel of Italy’s Sorrento Coast, is celebrating its 190th Anniversary this year. Five million visi...
Read moreLuxury Bike Hotels. Itineraries on Etna and in Umbria’s valleys
Luxury Bike Hotels’ mountain bike itineraries on the slopes of Mount Etna and in Umbria’s green valleys. Tailor-made services for biking enthusia...
Read morePiero Pastore, new general manager of the Nolinski Venezia
Piero Pastore is the new general manager of the Nolinski Venezia. The hotel opened last year The Evok group hotel opened in June last year, and Past...
Read moreAlex Dallocchio leads the rebranding of Romazzino on the Costa Smeralda
Alex Dallocchio will oversee the pre-opening at Romazzino Hotel on the Costa Smeralda. The Romazzino and also the Pitrizza, to be rebranded as Chev...
Read moreThe Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá is the Spanish group’s first hotel in Milan
The long-awaited Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá has finally opened its doors, the Spanish group’s first hotel in Milan. Meliá’s first Milanese h...
Read moreSteinbock Castle close to Bolzano for romantic getaways on Valentine's Day
Steinbock Castle in Villandro, just half an hour north of Bolzano, is the perfect choice for romantic getaways on Valentine's Day. Winter walks, fine...
Read moreThe French group Leitmotiv opens in Italy with Casa Monti in Rome
The French group Leitmotiv opens in Italy with Casa Monti in Rome, following the opening of La Fantaisie in Paris. The new 5-star will be in Rome...
Read moreGreen getaways: luxury hotels with a green conscience
South Tyrol’s Sonnweiss has an environmental conscience. Set in Luson, just 40 minute from Bolzano in the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, Sonnweis...
Read moreAutentico Hotels with Geco Vacation Rentals launch Autentico Villas. New agreement with AA+G Hospitality
Autentico Villas was launched by Geco Vacation Rentals, an established brand in the villas and holiday homes sector, and Autentico Hospitality, the ho...
Read moreSteering high rollers towards Italy’s hidden treasures
Luxury tourism in Italy is not only flourishing but poised to skyrocket, according to a recent study conducted by the Italian national tourism board E...
Read moreDouble new entry for the R Collection group in La Thuile and Courmayeur
The 5-star Montana Lodge & Spa in La Thuile and the 5-star Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc have opened: a double new entry for the R Collection ...
Read moreOLM Nature Escape, the first sustainable eco-aparthotel in South Tyrol opened today
OLM Nature Escape, the first sustainable eco-aparthotel in South Tyrol has opened today. A gem of architecture and hospitality with a green heart...
Read moreThe 5-star offer Collina Luxury Relais near Bergamo to open at Christmas
A new 5-star hotel, the Collina Luxury Relais, is set to open at Christmas in the Bergamo area. 24 beds, a gourmet restaurant and outdoor and indoo...
Read moreFurore Grand Hotel’s first Michelin star just months from opening
Having opened its doors at the end of July, the Furore Grand Hotel on the Amalfi Coast gets its first Michelin star. Chef Vincenzo Russo’s first Mi...
Read moreVilla Castellare de' Sernigi: luxury Chianti villa stays
In the heart of Tuscany's lush wine-growing region this sumptuous villa can host up to 22, has an open-air theatre and concierge service, and is close...
Read moreBulgarella Group plans a new 5-star hotel in Milan
The expansion plans of the Bulgarella Group envisages a new 5-star hotel in Milan with developments also in Rome. A 108-room hotel with two resta...
Read moreAutumn in Merano: luxurious well-being with Belvita Leading Wellnesshotels Südtirol
In the spa town of Merano discover the Belvita Leading Wellnesshotels Südtirol Group, a symbol of hotel excellence in the Italian Alps. The 5-star H...
Read moreCastelfalfi renews its image with a new logo that combines past and future
The brand new graphic symbol unites the past, present and future of the property. A restyling, four new suites and a new spaCastelfalfi Grand Suite ...
Read moreLuxury hotels in ancient former convents, monasteries, and towers
Many ancient convents, monasteries, and towers are now luxury hotels and popular for high-end luxury stays. The Fresco Room in an ancient convent...
Read moreThe sun continues to shine on Italy’s luxury hôtellerie
The performance of luxury hospitality in Italy is consolidating. While waiting to know this year's numbers, Giorgio Ribaudo, managing director of the ...
Read moreItaly is an exclusive luxury destination for 20% of foreign visitors: ENIT and Unioncamere
Italy is an exclusive destination according to the ENIT study conducted by Unioncamere with the technical support of Isnart. Italy’s allure is it...
Read moreL'Albereta turns 30: a year brimming with special celebrations
L’Albareta turned 30 at the end of September, and the special celebrations will last for a year. A party that will last for 365 days In creating L...
Read morePuglia Paradise. Luxury villas and trulli in prestigious locations in Puglia
Puglia Paradise is the first and only collection of luxury villas and trulli for holidays with private pools and premium services in the most prestigi...
Read moreThe Excelsior Venice Lido Resort gets fifteen new sea-view suites
Fifteen new suites with sea views, located on the fifth floor of the hotel, are now available at the Excelsior Venice Lido Resort. Rooms in classic...
Read morePalazzo Sangiorgio: a second 5-star hotel for Catania (Sicily)
The newly-opened property is Catania’s second 5-star hotel. Renovations lasted three years The new Palazzo Sangiorgio features 25 rooms, including...
Read moreVRetreats makes Florence's the Tornabuoni an official new entry
VRetreats has made Florence's the Tornabuoni an official new entry. With the confirmation last year of five VRetreats new entries for the first part o...
Read moreVilla Chianti Castellare de' Sernigi. A luxury holiday home in Chianti
Villa Chianti Castellare de' Sernigi is a cosy, finely restored holiday home for stays in the tranquillity and relaxation of Chianti, in the Tuscan co...
Read moreThe Ligurian city of Genoa gets a choice of new 5-star properties
The Ligurian city of Genoa gets a choice of new 5-star properties following the reopening of the now 5-star Bristol Palace. Luxury accommodation is...
Read moreGenoa’s Bristol Palace gets its fifth star and a new presidential suite
The Bristol Palace in Genoa has got its prestigious fifth star and a new presidential suite. Hitchcock apparently used the spiral staircase for Verti...
Read moreNew 5-star hotels in Numana, Sirolo and Senigallia in the Marche
Three new 5-star hotel openings in Numana, Sirolo and Senigallia in the Marche. The Vista Place Hotel is Numana’s first 5-star Following announcem...
Read moreThe first Gran Meliá in Italy will open in Milan on 1 November
The day is fast approaching for the debut of the Gran Meliá brand on 1 November in Milan. The Gran Meliá will have 84 rooms, including 26 suites D...
Read moreReshaping fitness with Detox Revital and Sport at Palace Merano
Palace Merano in Alto Adige is reshaping fitness with its detox Revital Method. Improving the quality of life Glamorous five-star Palace Merano ...
Read moreMIRA Borgo di Luce, an old monastery turned resort in Southern Italy
MIRA Borgo di Luce, an old monastery turned resort in Southern Italy. MIRA Borgo di Luce in Siracusa is a monastery transformed into a luxury villa s...
Read moreFS Treni Turistici Italiani: Italian railways creates new company of Italian tourist trains
Promoting high-quality, sustainable tourism, Italian Railways FS has launched tourist trains as an integral part of the holiday experience. Newco F...
Read moreBaglioni Hotels takes over Forte dei Marmi’s Paradiso al Mare
A new Versilia entry for the Baglioni Hotels & Resorts group, which will manage the former Paradiso al Mare in Forte dei Marmi from 2026. The h...
Read moreInterContinental. Back in Italy after 7 years with a new Rome property
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is to return to Italy with a new Rome property after a 7-year absence. 5-star rooms in Rome to double in five y...
Read moreCastiglion del Bosco Safari. A new 5-star Tuscany walking trip
Medieval Tuscany, hot springs, Brunello vineyards and 5-star luxury in Rosewood’s Castiglion del Bosco with Maremma Safari Club’s new walking tour...
Read moreFalkensteiner. A new 5-star hotel is planned for Lake Garda’s Salò
The Falkensteiner hotel group has plans to construct a new 5-star hotel in Salò, on Lake Garda. The hotel and some apartments will open next summer ...
Read moreMangia's 5-Star Brucoli Resort Reopens After a €27 Million Renovation
Mangia’s Brucoli Resort has reopened following a €27 million renovation, the third since the joint venture between the Mangia's Group and Hotel In...
Read moreThe Grand Hotel Timeo in Taormina celebrates its 150th birthday
The Grand Hotel Timeo in Taormina, which has spectacular views of Mount Etna, is celebrating its 150th birthday. An art installation and a pop-up wel...
Read moreRocco Forte ready to double in Puglia with a new 5-star masseria
According to recent reports in the Italian daily La Repubblica, the Rocco Forte group is in advanced negotiations with the owner of the Relais del Car...
Read moreLe Cattedrali. A 5-star luxury relais in the Monferrato hills
Unspoiled nature and authentic luxury Le Cattedrali is a 5-star luxury relais in the little hamlet of Valleandona, just seven kilometres from the tow...
Read moreCape of Senses, the new 55-suite on Lake Garda
The new Cape of Senses in Torri del Benaco on Lake Garda has opened its doors The resort has 55 rooms and a spa with two swimming pools The 15,000 s...
Read moreLindberg’s Grand Hotel San Pietro in Taormina gets a restyling
After a restyling the Grand Hotel San Pietro in Taormina (Sicily) has joined the Preferred Hotels & Resorts network. In a privileged position ov...
Read moreLa Gemma Hotel, a new 5-star in Florence with a Michelin chef
La Gemma Hotel, a new 39-room 5-star which has just opened in Florence, has a Michelin chef and is the Cecchi family's first hotellerie project. A tw...
Read moreFlorence for two. Romantic walks and weddings in the Tuscan capital
Florence is among the top choices for romantic walks and weddings in the capital of the Tuscany region. The city is popular for weddings and hone...
Read moreDior wellness treatments at Taormina’s Grand Hotel Timeo Belmond
A new wellness experience in collaboration with Dior has Belmond’s Grand Hotel Timeo’s gardens as a backdrop. Sea views and a specially designe...
Read moreEvok Collection Group opens Nolinksi Venice, its first Italian hotel
The new Nolinski Venice the first Italian hotel of the Evok Collection Group, opened on 15 June. The Palais Royal Restaurant has 2 Michelin stars Th...
Read moreThe luxury paradox: occupancy falls as hotel rates rise
The number of luxury hotels in Italy continues to grow, so much so that there are already worries of an excessive availability. Especially in Rome, wh...
Read moreNew Ninò Restaurant for Villa San Martino, in the Valle d'Itria
Villa Relais San Martino in Martina Franca, in the enchanting Valle d'Itria in the province of Taranto gets Ninò, a new gourmet restaurant. Rooms ...
Read moreA new Four Seasons near St. Peter's in Rome to open for the 2025 Jubilee
A new Four Seasons near St. Peter's in Rome is, apparently, to open for the 2025 Jubilee according to rumors that have been doing the rounds. A 5-sta...
Read moreBaja Hotels’ Is Arenas Resort opens with an 18-hole golf course
The new Is Arenas Resort from Baja Hotels with an 18-hole golf course made its debut at the end of May. Set in a pine forest the resort has 75 room...
Read moreLudwig House, a rebel luxury brand in the hills of Valpolicella
Ludwig House, a rebel luxury brand in the hills of Valpolicella, is just 20 minutes by car from Verona. Palladio’s villas are protected by UNESCO...
Read moreHotel Mediterraneo Sorrento. Curated luxury on the Bay of Naples
Overlooking the Bay of Naples with views of the city, Vesuvius, the Sorrento Coast and Capri, the boutique Hotel Mediterraneo is an oasis of curated l...
Read moreAtlantis Bay. The 5-star property in Taormina of White Lotus fame
The five-star Atlantis Bay in Taormina, the Sicilian town that featured in The White Lotus, is the only hotel on Mermaids Bay. The hotel is style...
Read moreLuxury hotels boom in Rome. But will there be sufficient demand?
The boom in investments in luxury hotels in Rome may not be supported by a corresponding increase in high-end demand. This is the fear that emerged fr...
Read morePhotography and painting breaks in Florence and Borgo Pignano
Indulge in photography and painting, guided by a professional photographer and by young art students, for relaxing breaks in Florence and Borgo Pignan...
Read moreThe Castellaro Wine Resort enters Ecoluxury Retreats of the World
The expansion of Ecoluxury Retreats of the World continues with the Castellaro Wine Resort in Lipari in Sicily. Three ancient premises surrounded by ...
Read morePieve Aldina in Chianti, a new Relais & Chateaux, to open in June
Pieve Aldina, in the heart of Chianti, is to join Relais and Chateaux and open this June. The former residence of the bishops of Siena On the wi...
Read moreClaudio Catani takes over as Vice President of FH55 Hotels Group
Claudio Catani takes over as Vice President of the FH55 Hotels Group, which has three hotels in Florence and one in Rome. Repositioning FH55 hotels i...
Read moreSouth Tyrol's Falkensteiner Kronplatz joins Leading Hotels of the World
The Falkensteiner Kronplatz joins Leading Hotels of the World, the third LHW affiliation for the Falkensteiner Group. “Being in LHW opens up mark...
Read moreAccor Group's MGallery lands in Sardinia with the Palazzo Tirso
The first MGallery by the Accor Group has opened in Cagliari in Sardinia. With 85 rooms and two swimming pools The Accor Group’s new five-star M...
Read moreHo Collection has a new trulli luxury concept in the pipeline
Ho Collection, which has a new trulli luxury concept in the pipeline, starts 2023 with the wind in its sails. The residence is aimed at corporate g...
Read moreMangia's Torre del Barone in Sciacca (Sicily) has reopened as a 5-star property
Mangia's Torre del Barone has reopened on 7 April after renovations for €15 million and a repositioning as a 5-star property. Agrigento, Sciacca an...
Read moreThe Glamore Duomo: a new protagonist of luxury hospitality in Milan
The Glamore Milano Duomo is a new 5-star protagonist of luxury hospitality on the Piazza Duomo square in the heart of Milan. Two new luxury hotels in...
Read moreAutentico Hospitality: the pandemic is over and the focus is on 2023
For Autentico Hospitality, the pandemic is firmly behind them as they focus on 2023, and year-on-year comparisons rather than using 2019 as a benchmar...
Read moreRome is at the centre of luxury investments
Rome is at the centre of investments in the luxury segment as its tourism recovery is confirmed, according to data presented during Albergatore Day, a...
Read moreNew villas and a Michelin Green Star for Tuscany’s Borgo Pignano
Borgo Pignano, a 12th century estate deep in the Tuscan hills, just a short drive from the medieval hill towns of Volterra and San Gimignano, is addin...
Read more2022. High-end travel stands out as tourism bounces back
To support the positive upswing post-Covid, Italy was present at the 2022 edition of The Luxury Travel Market International (Iltm) in Cannes with 19 r...
Read moreSorrento’s Professional Days of Cinema returns from 2 to 5 December
From 2 to 5 December, Sorrento will turn into the capital of cinema with the 47th edition of the Professional Days of Cinema. The theme this year is ...
Read moreBorgo La Chiaracia Resort & SPA: a regenerating stay in Italy’s Green Heart
Borgo La Chiaracia Resort & SPA, at the crossroads of Umbria, Tuscany and Lazio, is the perfect choice for a stay in Italy’s Green Heart. A typ...
Read moreRocco Forte to open Palazzo Castelluccio in Noto in 2026
Palazzo Castelluccio, to open in Noto in 2026, will be the third property in Sicily for the Rocco Forte Group. The interiors will be by Olga Polizzi ...
Read moreA Mandarin Oriental is planned for the shores of Lake Maggiore
For now it is only a rumour, but the Mandarin Oriental brand may soon be added to Lake Maggiore in the Italian lake region. The 5-star should have ...
Read moreLefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda’s five new villas will open in summer 2025
The five new villas under construction at the Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda will open in summer 2025. Each villa has a private garden with a...
Read moreLindbergh: the Excelsior Spa & Lido in Pesaro joins Preferred Hotels
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Read moreA new spa at the South Tyrolean Quellenhof Passeier Luxury Resort
A new spa has opened at the Quellenhof Passeier Luxury Resort in the northern South Tyrol region. An adults-only environment The new 4 Elements Spa ...
Read moreVRetreats. A new look for the restyled Donna Camilla Savelli in Rome
The Donna Camilla Savelli in Rome has been given a completely new look. The property has 94 guest rooms Located in the Trastevere district, in an ...
Read moreCastello Dal Pozzo joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Resort Castello Dal Pozzo in Piedmont has joined the international Preferred Hotels & Resorts network. “We intend to attract a global cliente...
Read moreLanghe and Roero in Piedmont: an EcoMuseum and a truffle fair
The Langhe and Roero areas in Piedmont can boast an EcoMuseum, a truffle fair and much more. A network of paths for lovers of nature Winding throu...
Read moreA new MICE area has opened in the VRetreats Ca' di Dio in Venice
Two new rooms in the VRetreats Ca' di Dio in Venice are dedicated to the MICE segment. Two bioclimatic pergolas for meetings and events The recent r...
Read moreThe Arsenale Group opens the Villa Diodoro Hotel in Taormina
The Arsenale Group has opened the Villa Diodoro Hotel in Taormina. The new hotel has 102 rooms The Arsenale Group is the leading company in the Tren...
Read moreBrazilian brand Fasano will open a luxury hotel in Sardinia
The Jhsf Participações Group, one of Brazil's largest real estate companies, also known for its Fasano luxury hotel brand, recently announced its in...
Read moreDolce & Gabbana style at Cala di Volpe on the Costa Smeralda
Dolce & Gabbana brings its inimitable style to Cala di Volpe on the Costa Smeralda. A Marriott property The Marriott Luxury Collection property ...
Read moreItaly’s hidden honeymoon hotspots from Liguria to Tuscany to Sicily
If it’s romance you are after, then Italy delivers it in bucket loads in hidden honeymoon hotspots from Liguria to Tuscany to Sicily. Italy has a r...
Read moreGrand Hotel Victoria Menaggio. Luxury and beauty on Lake Como
The Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa of the R Collection Hotels Group is a 5-star luxury hotel in Menaggio on Lake Como. A unique lakefront loc...
Read moreThe 2nd edition of Villa La Massa Excellence from 11 to 13 October
Villa La Massa, the 5-star near Florence, part of the Villa d'Este Hotels group, together with Canossa Events, will host the 2nd edition of Villa La M...
Read moreBzar Hotel & Co group takes over the management of the Metropole Taormina
The Bzar Hotel&Co has acquired the management of the Metropole Taormina, itself recently passed into the hands of a group of Milanese investors. ...
Read morePlanetaria Hotels. Dual coup in Venice with Ca' Pisani and a 5-star future
A duel coup in Venice for Planetaria Hotels with the acquisition of the 4-star Ca' Pisani and the state concession for a 5-star. The Ca' Pisani is ...
Read moreAnantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome joins the Virtuoso network
The Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome has joined the Virtuoso portfolio. Virtuoso counts over 20,000 luxury travel consultants and agents Virtuoso is a n...
Read moreA soft opening for the new 5-star Capitolo Riviera in Nervi, Liguria
The new five-star Capitolo Riviera hotel has officially soft-opened its doors. All 37 rooms have balconies and panoramic views Located in Nervi, w...
Read moreBeond has launched new premium flights to the Maldives from Malpensa
Beond has launched its first direct flight to the Maldives, which will be operated by the premium airline twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, f...
Read moreLeitmotiv Group's new five-star Casa Monti opens in Rome
Announced last December, Casa Monti, the debut property and third hotel of the French family-run Leitmotiv Group, has opened in Rome. Art permeates...
Read moreWinter sports in summer at the Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resort
Cervinia is the ideal destination for those who love skiing and winter sports even in summer. And the Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resort reveals its...
Read moreThe Foscarini is a 4-star bikers’ hotel in the Veneto’s Prosecco vineyards
The Foscarini is a 4-star Luxury Bike Hotel in Mogliao Veneto, in a Venetian country villa dating back to the 1600s. An ideal starting point for bi...
Read moreLa Maviglia. Former Southampton chairman to open a five-star hotel in Puglia
The new five-star luxury La Maviglia Golf & Spa resort in Puglia, owned by the former Southampton chairman, will be the Ionian competitor to Borgo...
Read moreSorrento: the charm, history, and beauty of Italy’s coastal gem
Discover Sorrento, a sun-soaked paradise of charm, history and beauty where lemon trees and pastel buildings meet turquoise waters. Luxury hotels a...
Read moreThe Abi d'Oru in Porto Rotondo Sardinia joins the Virtuoso network
A Sardinian new entry for the Virtuoso network: the Abi d'Oru hotel in Porto Rotondo brings to six the Sardinian hotels in the luxury agency network...
Read moreVacanze col Cuore Group to open the new Trasimeno Glamping Resort
The Vacanze col Cuore group will open the new Trasimeno Glamping Resort in Umbria on 28 June. “We are breathing new life into an area that was al...
Read moreThai Airways returns to Milan with flights for Southeast Asia
Thai Airways is returning to Milan Malpensa from 1 July with daily flights to Bangkok, using new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. “The only airline to opera...
Read moreSicily & Italy by Experts: a DMC offering luxury concierge services
Sicily & Italy by Experts is a DMC offering luxury concierge services. Post-Covid the programming offered all of Italy "We were founded i...
Read moreEALA, My Lakeside Dream in Limone sul Garda gets two Michelin Keys
The 5-star luxury hotel EALA, My Lakeside Dream in Limone sul Garda has been awarded two Michelin Keys. EALA for an exceptional stay The EALA is...
Read moreFive-star stays on the water at Villa Lario Resort on Lake Como
Villa Lario Resort is the five-star boutique hotel immersed in a private park on the sunniest shore of Lake Como, and is ideal for a stay of relaxatio...
Read moreHotel Mediterraneo Sorrento gets one of the new Michelin keys
The Hotel Mediterraneo Sorrento has been awarded one of the new keys in the Italian Michelin Guide. Outstanding style and service Designating the ...
Read moreAutentico Hotels adds the Villa Riviera and the Leonardo Trulli
The Villa Riviera Resort on the Ligurian Riviera and the Leonardo Trulli Resort in Locorotondo, Apulia, are the latest additions to the Autentico Hote...
Read morePalazzo Utini, a 5-room inn, to open in the province of Parma
Palazzo Utini, a historic building in the city centre, is to open in Noceto, in the province of Parma. Celebrating Emilia’s proverbial hospitality ...
Read moreThe Adler Group’s first family hotel is to open in Bressanone
The seventh property of the South Tyrolean Adler Group will open on 21 November in Bressanone. The Adler Group operates six 5-star properties The Ak...
Read moreNew Costa del Capitano villas at the Botania Relais in Ischia
Ten private villas with direct access to the sea define the essence of Costa del Capitano, the latest addition to the Leading Hotels of the World Bota...
Read moreBarricata Holiday Village in Veneto is reopening with many novelties
Barricata Holiday Village in Porto Tolle, Rovigo is reopening on 9 May for the summer season with many new features. A paradise for adventure and nat...
Read moreTerrazza Flores: Argentine flair and striking views in downtown Rome
Terrazza Flores: the best of Argentine flair with striking views of some of Rome’s most iconic monuments. A classy Roman rooftop terrace with strik...
Read morePresenting Driverso: the digital platform for luxury car rentals
Driverso, Europe's first digital platform for luxury car rental, was presented to companies, experts, stakeholders and enthusiasts from all over Europ...
Read moreDiscovering Sicilian Matriarchal History with Rocco Forte
Explore Sicily through the unconventional perspective of the island’s matriarchs, old and new, exclusively available at Rocco Forte’s Villa Igiea ...
Read moreWhy Sorrento is a must: Pietro Monti, co-owner of the Hotel Mediterraneo
In an exclusive interview we asked Pietro Monti, co-owner and director of marketing of the 5-star Hotel Mediterraneo, why it is a must to put Sorrento...
Read moreHnh Hospitality: record revenues in 2023 with +15% profits and margins
The 2022-2023 fiscal year of Hnh Hospitality concluded on 31 October with record revenues and a 15% profits and margins growth. Heightened demand not...
Read moreA new Marriott for Genoa's Levante waterfront?
The Marriott Group could put its name on the new 130-room five-star hotel under construction on Genoa's Levante waterfront. A major development desig...
Read moreAra Maris, a 5-star luxury hotel in the heart of Sorrento
Ara Maris, a 5-star luxury hotel, the new jewel of luxury hospitality, embraces hospitality as a philosophy of life, with a unique design that capture...
Read moreLe Cattedrali Relais has reopened with Cannavacciuolo’s restaurant
The Laqua Collection has reopened the 5-star Le Cattedrali Relias in Valleandona in Piedmonte, with Cannavacciuolo’s Le Cattedrali Asti restaurant....
Read moreThe Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco has reopened with nine renovated villas
The Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany has reopened, unveiling a comprehensive renovation of nine of its eleven private villas. Nestled in th...
Read moreCasa degli Spiriti: A gastronomic experience on Lake Garda
Casa degli Spiriti is a gastronomic experience on the Verona side of Lake Garda. Regional products and 1,500 bottles of fine wines Chef Federico C...
Read moreLe DunePiscinas.The luxury of slowness in the “other” Sardinia
Le Dune Piscinas which will open in April is the luxury of slowness in the “other” Sardinia. Sand dunes and transparent seas In south-western Sa...
Read moreNew private villas in the pipeline at the Verdura Resort in Sciacca (Sicily)
New private villas are in the pipeline at the Verdura Resort in Sciacca (Sicily). Branded residences on the Group’ Sicilian estate Located along...
Read moreGrand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento is celebrating its 190 years
Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento, the jewel of Italy’s Sorrento Coast, is celebrating its 190th Anniversary this year. Five million visi...
Read moreLuxury Bike Hotels. Itineraries on Etna and in Umbria’s valleys
Luxury Bike Hotels’ mountain bike itineraries on the slopes of Mount Etna and in Umbria’s green valleys. Tailor-made services for biking enthusia...
Read morePiero Pastore, new general manager of the Nolinski Venezia
Piero Pastore is the new general manager of the Nolinski Venezia. The hotel opened last year The Evok group hotel opened in June last year, and Past...
Read moreAlex Dallocchio leads the rebranding of Romazzino on the Costa Smeralda
Alex Dallocchio will oversee the pre-opening at Romazzino Hotel on the Costa Smeralda. The Romazzino and also the Pitrizza, to be rebranded as Chev...
Read moreThe Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá is the Spanish group’s first hotel in Milan
The long-awaited Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá has finally opened its doors, the Spanish group’s first hotel in Milan. Meliá’s first Milanese h...
Read moreSteinbock Castle close to Bolzano for romantic getaways on Valentine's Day
Steinbock Castle in Villandro, just half an hour north of Bolzano, is the perfect choice for romantic getaways on Valentine's Day. Winter walks, fine...
Read moreThe French group Leitmotiv opens in Italy with Casa Monti in Rome
The French group Leitmotiv opens in Italy with Casa Monti in Rome, following the opening of La Fantaisie in Paris. The new 5-star will be in Rome...
Read moreGreen getaways: luxury hotels with a green conscience
South Tyrol’s Sonnweiss has an environmental conscience. Set in Luson, just 40 minute from Bolzano in the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, Sonnweis...
Read moreAutentico Hotels with Geco Vacation Rentals launch Autentico Villas. New agreement with AA+G Hospitality
Autentico Villas was launched by Geco Vacation Rentals, an established brand in the villas and holiday homes sector, and Autentico Hospitality, the ho...
Read moreSteering high rollers towards Italy’s hidden treasures
Luxury tourism in Italy is not only flourishing but poised to skyrocket, according to a recent study conducted by the Italian national tourism board E...
Read moreDouble new entry for the R Collection group in La Thuile and Courmayeur
The 5-star Montana Lodge & Spa in La Thuile and the 5-star Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc have opened: a double new entry for the R Collection ...
Read moreOLM Nature Escape, the first sustainable eco-aparthotel in South Tyrol opened today
OLM Nature Escape, the first sustainable eco-aparthotel in South Tyrol has opened today. A gem of architecture and hospitality with a green heart...
Read moreThe 5-star offer Collina Luxury Relais near Bergamo to open at Christmas
A new 5-star hotel, the Collina Luxury Relais, is set to open at Christmas in the Bergamo area. 24 beds, a gourmet restaurant and outdoor and indoo...
Read moreFurore Grand Hotel’s first Michelin star just months from opening
Having opened its doors at the end of July, the Furore Grand Hotel on the Amalfi Coast gets its first Michelin star. Chef Vincenzo Russo’s first Mi...
Read moreVilla Castellare de' Sernigi: luxury Chianti villa stays
In the heart of Tuscany's lush wine-growing region this sumptuous villa can host up to 22, has an open-air theatre and concierge service, and is close...
Read moreBulgarella Group plans a new 5-star hotel in Milan
The expansion plans of the Bulgarella Group envisages a new 5-star hotel in Milan with developments also in Rome. A 108-room hotel with two resta...
Read moreAutumn in Merano: luxurious well-being with Belvita Leading Wellnesshotels Südtirol
In the spa town of Merano discover the Belvita Leading Wellnesshotels Südtirol Group, a symbol of hotel excellence in the Italian Alps. The 5-star H...
Read moreCastelfalfi renews its image with a new logo that combines past and future
The brand new graphic symbol unites the past, present and future of the property. A restyling, four new suites and a new spaCastelfalfi Grand Suite ...
Read moreLuxury hotels in ancient former convents, monasteries, and towers
Many ancient convents, monasteries, and towers are now luxury hotels and popular for high-end luxury stays. The Fresco Room in an ancient convent...
Read moreThe sun continues to shine on Italy’s luxury hôtellerie
The performance of luxury hospitality in Italy is consolidating. While waiting to know this year's numbers, Giorgio Ribaudo, managing director of the ...
Read moreItaly is an exclusive luxury destination for 20% of foreign visitors: ENIT and Unioncamere
Italy is an exclusive destination according to the ENIT study conducted by Unioncamere with the technical support of Isnart. Italy’s allure is it...
Read moreL'Albereta turns 30: a year brimming with special celebrations
L’Albareta turned 30 at the end of September, and the special celebrations will last for a year. A party that will last for 365 days In creating L...
Read morePuglia Paradise. Luxury villas and trulli in prestigious locations in Puglia
Puglia Paradise is the first and only collection of luxury villas and trulli for holidays with private pools and premium services in the most prestigi...
Read moreThe Excelsior Venice Lido Resort gets fifteen new sea-view suites
Fifteen new suites with sea views, located on the fifth floor of the hotel, are now available at the Excelsior Venice Lido Resort. Rooms in classic...
Read morePalazzo Sangiorgio: a second 5-star hotel for Catania (Sicily)
The newly-opened property is Catania’s second 5-star hotel. Renovations lasted three years The new Palazzo Sangiorgio features 25 rooms, including...
Read moreVRetreats makes Florence's the Tornabuoni an official new entry
VRetreats has made Florence's the Tornabuoni an official new entry. With the confirmation last year of five VRetreats new entries for the first part o...
Read moreVilla Chianti Castellare de' Sernigi. A luxury holiday home in Chianti
Villa Chianti Castellare de' Sernigi is a cosy, finely restored holiday home for stays in the tranquillity and relaxation of Chianti, in the Tuscan co...
Read moreThe Ligurian city of Genoa gets a choice of new 5-star properties
The Ligurian city of Genoa gets a choice of new 5-star properties following the reopening of the now 5-star Bristol Palace. Luxury accommodation is...
Read moreGenoa’s Bristol Palace gets its fifth star and a new presidential suite
The Bristol Palace in Genoa has got its prestigious fifth star and a new presidential suite. Hitchcock apparently used the spiral staircase for Verti...
Read moreNew 5-star hotels in Numana, Sirolo and Senigallia in the Marche
Three new 5-star hotel openings in Numana, Sirolo and Senigallia in the Marche. The Vista Place Hotel is Numana’s first 5-star Following announcem...
Read moreThe first Gran Meliá in Italy will open in Milan on 1 November
The day is fast approaching for the debut of the Gran Meliá brand on 1 November in Milan. The Gran Meliá will have 84 rooms, including 26 suites D...
Read moreReshaping fitness with Detox Revital and Sport at Palace Merano
Palace Merano in Alto Adige is reshaping fitness with its detox Revital Method. Improving the quality of life Glamorous five-star Palace Merano ...
Read moreMIRA Borgo di Luce, an old monastery turned resort in Southern Italy
MIRA Borgo di Luce, an old monastery turned resort in Southern Italy. MIRA Borgo di Luce in Siracusa is a monastery transformed into a luxury villa s...
Read moreFS Treni Turistici Italiani: Italian railways creates new company of Italian tourist trains
Promoting high-quality, sustainable tourism, Italian Railways FS has launched tourist trains as an integral part of the holiday experience. Newco F...
Read moreBaglioni Hotels takes over Forte dei Marmi’s Paradiso al Mare
A new Versilia entry for the Baglioni Hotels & Resorts group, which will manage the former Paradiso al Mare in Forte dei Marmi from 2026. The h...
Read moreInterContinental. Back in Italy after 7 years with a new Rome property
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is to return to Italy with a new Rome property after a 7-year absence. 5-star rooms in Rome to double in five y...
Read moreCastiglion del Bosco Safari. A new 5-star Tuscany walking trip
Medieval Tuscany, hot springs, Brunello vineyards and 5-star luxury in Rosewood’s Castiglion del Bosco with Maremma Safari Club’s new walking tour...
Read moreFalkensteiner. A new 5-star hotel is planned for Lake Garda’s Salò
The Falkensteiner hotel group has plans to construct a new 5-star hotel in Salò, on Lake Garda. The hotel and some apartments will open next summer ...
Read moreMangia's 5-Star Brucoli Resort Reopens After a €27 Million Renovation
Mangia’s Brucoli Resort has reopened following a €27 million renovation, the third since the joint venture between the Mangia's Group and Hotel In...
Read moreThe Grand Hotel Timeo in Taormina celebrates its 150th birthday
The Grand Hotel Timeo in Taormina, which has spectacular views of Mount Etna, is celebrating its 150th birthday. An art installation and a pop-up wel...
Read moreRocco Forte ready to double in Puglia with a new 5-star masseria
According to recent reports in the Italian daily La Repubblica, the Rocco Forte group is in advanced negotiations with the owner of the Relais del Car...
Read moreLe Cattedrali. A 5-star luxury relais in the Monferrato hills
Unspoiled nature and authentic luxury Le Cattedrali is a 5-star luxury relais in the little hamlet of Valleandona, just seven kilometres from the tow...
Read moreCape of Senses, the new 55-suite on Lake Garda
The new Cape of Senses in Torri del Benaco on Lake Garda has opened its doors The resort has 55 rooms and a spa with two swimming pools The 15,000 s...
Read moreLindberg’s Grand Hotel San Pietro in Taormina gets a restyling
After a restyling the Grand Hotel San Pietro in Taormina (Sicily) has joined the Preferred Hotels & Resorts network. In a privileged position ov...
Read moreLa Gemma Hotel, a new 5-star in Florence with a Michelin chef
La Gemma Hotel, a new 39-room 5-star which has just opened in Florence, has a Michelin chef and is the Cecchi family's first hotellerie project. A tw...
Read moreFlorence for two. Romantic walks and weddings in the Tuscan capital
Florence is among the top choices for romantic walks and weddings in the capital of the Tuscany region. The city is popular for weddings and hone...
Read moreDior wellness treatments at Taormina’s Grand Hotel Timeo Belmond
A new wellness experience in collaboration with Dior has Belmond’s Grand Hotel Timeo’s gardens as a backdrop. Sea views and a specially designe...
Read moreEvok Collection Group opens Nolinksi Venice, its first Italian hotel
The new Nolinski Venice the first Italian hotel of the Evok Collection Group, opened on 15 June. The Palais Royal Restaurant has 2 Michelin stars Th...
Read moreThe luxury paradox: occupancy falls as hotel rates rise
The number of luxury hotels in Italy continues to grow, so much so that there are already worries of an excessive availability. Especially in Rome, wh...
Read moreNew Ninò Restaurant for Villa San Martino, in the Valle d'Itria
Villa Relais San Martino in Martina Franca, in the enchanting Valle d'Itria in the province of Taranto gets Ninò, a new gourmet restaurant. Rooms ...
Read moreA new Four Seasons near St. Peter's in Rome to open for the 2025 Jubilee
A new Four Seasons near St. Peter's in Rome is, apparently, to open for the 2025 Jubilee according to rumors that have been doing the rounds. A 5-sta...
Read moreBaja Hotels’ Is Arenas Resort opens with an 18-hole golf course
The new Is Arenas Resort from Baja Hotels with an 18-hole golf course made its debut at the end of May. Set in a pine forest the resort has 75 room...
Read moreLudwig House, a rebel luxury brand in the hills of Valpolicella
Ludwig House, a rebel luxury brand in the hills of Valpolicella, is just 20 minutes by car from Verona. Palladio’s villas are protected by UNESCO...
Read moreHotel Mediterraneo Sorrento. Curated luxury on the Bay of Naples
Overlooking the Bay of Naples with views of the city, Vesuvius, the Sorrento Coast and Capri, the boutique Hotel Mediterraneo is an oasis of curated l...
Read moreAtlantis Bay. The 5-star property in Taormina of White Lotus fame
The five-star Atlantis Bay in Taormina, the Sicilian town that featured in The White Lotus, is the only hotel on Mermaids Bay. The hotel is style...
Read moreLuxury hotels boom in Rome. But will there be sufficient demand?
The boom in investments in luxury hotels in Rome may not be supported by a corresponding increase in high-end demand. This is the fear that emerged fr...
Read morePhotography and painting breaks in Florence and Borgo Pignano
Indulge in photography and painting, guided by a professional photographer and by young art students, for relaxing breaks in Florence and Borgo Pignan...
Read moreThe Castellaro Wine Resort enters Ecoluxury Retreats of the World
The expansion of Ecoluxury Retreats of the World continues with the Castellaro Wine Resort in Lipari in Sicily. Three ancient premises surrounded by ...
Read morePieve Aldina in Chianti, a new Relais & Chateaux, to open in June
Pieve Aldina, in the heart of Chianti, is to join Relais and Chateaux and open this June. The former residence of the bishops of Siena On the wi...
Read moreClaudio Catani takes over as Vice President of FH55 Hotels Group
Claudio Catani takes over as Vice President of the FH55 Hotels Group, which has three hotels in Florence and one in Rome. Repositioning FH55 hotels i...
Read moreSouth Tyrol's Falkensteiner Kronplatz joins Leading Hotels of the World
The Falkensteiner Kronplatz joins Leading Hotels of the World, the third LHW affiliation for the Falkensteiner Group. “Being in LHW opens up mark...
Read moreAccor Group's MGallery lands in Sardinia with the Palazzo Tirso
The first MGallery by the Accor Group has opened in Cagliari in Sardinia. With 85 rooms and two swimming pools The Accor Group’s new five-star M...
Read moreHo Collection has a new trulli luxury concept in the pipeline
Ho Collection, which has a new trulli luxury concept in the pipeline, starts 2023 with the wind in its sails. The residence is aimed at corporate g...
Read moreMangia's Torre del Barone in Sciacca (Sicily) has reopened as a 5-star property
Mangia's Torre del Barone has reopened on 7 April after renovations for €15 million and a repositioning as a 5-star property. Agrigento, Sciacca an...
Read moreThe Glamore Duomo: a new protagonist of luxury hospitality in Milan
The Glamore Milano Duomo is a new 5-star protagonist of luxury hospitality on the Piazza Duomo square in the heart of Milan. Two new luxury hotels in...
Read moreAutentico Hospitality: the pandemic is over and the focus is on 2023
For Autentico Hospitality, the pandemic is firmly behind them as they focus on 2023, and year-on-year comparisons rather than using 2019 as a benchmar...
Read moreRome is at the centre of luxury investments
Rome is at the centre of investments in the luxury segment as its tourism recovery is confirmed, according to data presented during Albergatore Day, a...
Read moreNew villas and a Michelin Green Star for Tuscany’s Borgo Pignano
Borgo Pignano, a 12th century estate deep in the Tuscan hills, just a short drive from the medieval hill towns of Volterra and San Gimignano, is addin...
Read more2022. High-end travel stands out as tourism bounces back
To support the positive upswing post-Covid, Italy was present at the 2022 edition of The Luxury Travel Market International (Iltm) in Cannes with 19 r...
Read moreFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the top luxury destinations in Italy?
Top Luxury Destinations in Italy:
- Cortina d'Ampezzo, known as the Queen of the Dolomites, is a prestigious ski resort with enchanting scenery.
- Costa Smeralda, on the north-east coast of Sardinia, attracts international billionaires and celebrities.
- Lake Como offers stunning natural beauty and glamour, attracting world-famous visitors and residents.
- Portofino, a picturesque fishing village, is popular among VIPs and famous for its luxury yachts and upscale boutiques.
- Capri, an island off the Sorrento Peninsula, is known for its high-end shopping, beautiful landscapes, and exclusive beach clubs.
- Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, is a city with artistic and architectural wonders, including the famous Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo.
- The Amalfi Coast, with its colorful towns perched on steep cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, offers breathtaking views and luxurious hotels.
- Venice, the floating city built on water, is a unique destination with romantic gondola rides, exquisite restaurants, and historic landmarks like St. Mark's Basilica.
- Rome, the capital city of Italy, features ancient monuments such as the Colosseum and the Pantheon, as well as high-end shopping and dining options.
- Tuscany, a region famous for its rolling hills, vineyards, and charming villages, is a perfect place to experience Italian culture and cuisine while staying in a luxury villa.
What are some unique luxury experiences in Italy?
Unique Luxury Experiences in Italy:
- Enjoy a private helicopter flight over Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano.
- Charter a super-luxury yacht and sail along the Amalfi Coast or around the islands of Capri and Ischia.
- Go truffle hunting in Tuscany and participate in an exclusive cooking class using the truffles you find.
- Drive a Formula One car on a Grand Prix circuit in Monza.
- Experience a sunrise couple photoshoot tour on Venice's less crowded canals and bridges, capturing the beauty of the city without the usual crowds.
- Take a hot air balloon ride over the picturesque Tuscan countryside, enjoying the stunning views of vineyards, olive groves, and medieval towns from above.
- Indulge in a private wine-tasting tour in Piedmont, one of Italy's most famous wine regions, sampling some of the world's best Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
- Stay in a luxurious castle or villa in the heart of Tuscany or Umbria, surrounded by rolling hills, cypress trees, and vineyards.
- Explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii with a private guide, uncovering the secrets of this fascinating city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
- Learn the art of glassblowing in Murano, an island near Venice famous for its exquisite glass products, and create your own unique glass masterpiece to take home as a souvenir.
What are some luxury shopping destinations in Italy?
Luxury Shopping Destinations in Italy:
- Via Monte Napoleone in Milan, home to designer boutiques and high-end fashion houses
- Via de’ Tornabuoni in Florence, featuring luxury brands and upscale shopping
- Via Dei Mille and Via Chiaia in Naples, offering a mix of designer stores and local boutiques.
- Via Condotti in Rome, known for its up-market Italian fashion houses and luxury jewelry stores
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, a historic shopping arcade with luxury boutiques and restaurants
- Piazza di Spagna in Rome, featuring designer stores offering upscale shopping with a view of the iconic Spanish Steps
- Venice's Mercerie, a collection of narrow streets and alleys filled with luxury shops and boutiques
- Portofino, a small coastal village on the Italian Riviera known for its luxury shopping and picturesque scenery.
- Serravalle Designer Outlet near Milan offers discounted luxury brands and designer stores.
- Bologna's Quadrilatero, is a network of medieval streets lined with high-end fashion boutiques and artisan shops
How can I plan a luxury trip to Italy?
To make the most of a luxury travel experience in Italy, discerning travellers can opt for curated luxury travel packages which offer a seamless and personalized journey, combining the best accommodations, exclusive experiences, and expert counselling.
Italy Luxury Travel provides personalized travel experiences, including hotel bookings, tours, activities, and transportation arrangements. They work closely with their clients to identify their needs and wishes, then propose the best solutions to meet those requirements. You can contact Italy Luxury Travel through their website, where you can submit an inquiry or request a quote for your dream vacation. They will respond promptly to help you plan the perfect luxury trip to Italy.
How can I enjoy luxury transportation in Italy?
Consider hiring a limo service for private tours, excursions, and custom day trips. Alternatively, consider renting a luxury car or yacht for an extravagant way of exploring the beautiful Italian coastline. Italy is also known for its luxurious train services, such as the Venice Simplon-Orient Express, which offers a journey through the country's picturesque landscapes in vintage carriages with elegant dining options. For a more unique experience, consider a helicopter tour over the stunning Italian countryside, or a hot air balloon ride over Tuscany at sunrise. Whatever mode of transportation you choose, Italy offers plenty of luxurious options for a memorable and stylish travel experience such as yachts for coastal exploration or renting a high-end sports car for a thrilling driving experience.
Are there luxury spas and wellness retreats in Italy?
Luxury travel in Italy ensures the utmost comfort and relaxation. Whether it's staying in opulent hotels and villas or enjoying spa treatments amidst serene landscapes, luxury travelers can unwind in style and rejuvenate their senses.
The top luxury wellness retreats in Italy include:
- Preidlhof: Located in the mountainous South Tyrol, Preidlhof offers exceptional wellness programs, an adult-only award-winning spa, and a picturesque landscape for a transformative wellness experience.
- Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda: Nestled in the renowned Riviera dei Limoni, this Lake Garda lakeside resort offers a 3,800-square-meter spa for rejuvenating body, mind, and soul.
- Rosa Alpina-Aman: Situated in the UNESCO-protected Dolomites, this family-run mountain retreat features a three-Michelin-starred restaurant, an spacious spa, and luxurious accommodations.
- Le Sirenuse Positano: This cliffside resort on the Amalfi Coast offers stunning views, beautifully designed rooms, and a blissful spa experience.
- Palace Merano: Focusing on bio-energetic medicine, this Dolomites wellness resort offers a range of activities, including pilates, water aerobics, and Turkish herbal baths.
- The Ranch Dolomites: This celebrity-favorite retreat offers personalized fitness, nutritional, weight loss, and detox programs through 8-hour sessions of exercise, yoga, and spa treatments.
- COMO Castello Del Nero: Set in the rolling hills of Tuscany, this 12th-century castle features Renaissance frescoes, contemporary design, and the luxurious COMO Shambhala Retreat with wellness therapies and farm-to-table Tuscan produce.
Other notable mentions include Borgo Santo Pietro, Oliveto Estate, Borgo Egnazia, Castel Brando Hotel, and Miramonti Boutique Hotel. These luxury wellness retreats combine the beauty of nature with the power of wellness for a truly enriching and rejuvenating experience.
What types of luxurious accommodations are available in Italy?
Italy offers a plethora of luxurious accommodations that epitomize the art of fine living. From historic palaces to boutique hotels, these establishments provide unparalleled comfort, impeccable service, and exquisite design.
One such iconic luxury hotel is the Hassler Roma in Rome. Located at the top of the Spanish Steps, this five-star hotel offers breathtaking views of the city and boasts luxurious rooms and suites in classic Italian style. Guests can indulge in gourmet dining at the Michelin-starred Imàgo restaurant or unwind at the rooftop bar, enjoying panoramic vistas of the Eternal City.
For those seeking a seaside retreat, the Hotel Santa Caterina in Amalfi is a perfect choice. Nestled on the cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, this family-owned luxury hotel combines elegance with breathtaking natural beauty. With its private beach club, infinity pool, and world-class spa, Hotel Santa Caterina offers a haven of relaxation and indulgence.
In Tuscany, the Castello di Casole is a true gem. Situated within a historic castle estate, this luxurious retreat offers spacious suites and villas that blend modern comfort with traditional Tuscan charm. Guests can enjoy farm-to-table dining experiences, explore the surrounding vineyards, or pamper themselves at the spa.
Looking for luxurious activities in the Italian countryside?
In the Italian countryside, some luxurious activities include:
- Staying in an agriturismo: these farm stays offer a unique experience of living in contact with nature while enjoying locally produced food and wine.
- Horseback riding through vineyards: explore the picturesque Chianti wine region on horseback, stopping at local wine cellars to learn about winemaking traditions and taste exquisite wines.
- Truffle hunting and cooking classes: join a truffle hunter and his dog in the forests of Tuscany to uncover these rare delicacies, followed by an exclusive cooking class and lunch featuring the truffles you found.
- Relaxing in thermal baths: unwind in natural thermal baths like Bagno Vignoni or Saturnia, which have been used for relaxation and healing since ancient times.
- Private boat tours: charter a luxury yacht or boat to explore the stunning coastline, islands, and lakes of Italy.
- Helicopter tours: take a private helicopter flight over breathtaking landscapes, such as Mount Etna or the Tuscan countryside, for a bird's-eye view of the region.
- Wine tasting experiences: visit renowned vineyards and wineries for exclusive tastings and behind-the-scenes tours of the winemaking process.
- Fine dining in rural restaurants: indulge in authentic Italian cuisine made from fresh, local ingredients at charming countryside eateries.
- Exploring medieval hilltop towns: discover the age-old history and architecture of quaint towns like San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and Pitigliano, known for their striking towers and fortifications.
- Island hopping: venture to the beautiful islands off the coast of Italy, such as the Aeolian Islands or Giglio Island, for a luxurious getaway filled with stunning scenery, crystal-clear waters, and outdoor activities.