Designed by the award-winning Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola, the hotel is an exclusive twin of the nearby Laguna Palace Hotel, completing the package by catering to an affluent and adults-only clientele. Patricia Urquiola has designed a true luxury annex overlooking the lagoon and the marina. Flooded by light and with a unique design, the architecture and the interiors reflect the dialogue between man and nature, and the colourful world of Grado.

A private and exclusive environment

The 34 Patricia Urquiola-designed suites come with warm colours and stylish furnishings inspired by the Casoni traditional fishermen's cottages made of straw, reeds, ropes, and wood. All the suites have a spacious terrace, almost all with a sea view, with design elements that combine skilled craftsmanship with technological innovation in an original and contemporary style.  

An infinity pool and a panoramic terrace 

The amenities include an infinity pool on the spectacular panoramic terrace, a Spa with a sauna and Turkish bath, as well as a fitness and a relaxation area. Guests can also take enjoy the adjoining Laguna Palace Hotel's amenities, wellness, and food and wine offerings, as well as relaxing days on the beach. 

Casa Baglioni Milan’s construction site hosts an art exhibition inaugurated during Milan Design Week.

The exhibition called In-Between Art is an itinerary created by the Spagnulo & Partners Studio featuring works of four international artists from the Stefani Trust Collection-Fondo Arte: Enrico Castellani, Agostino Bonalumi, Anne Imohof, and Giulio Paolini. The hotel spaces are inspired by 1960s Milan art and design, with a play of light and shadow like Castellani's stretched canvas, as well as the use of neon and colours.

Luxury and family hospitality

Casa Baglioni, the new 5-star luxury boutique hotel in Milan will open its doors in the heart of Brera at the end of November. Spagnulo & Partners also designed the hotel, which will have 30 rooms, six suites, a restaurant designed by starred chef Claudio Sadler, and a wine cellar.

“There is no reception - explains communications and client manager Alessandra Carbone -guests will be welcomed as in a living room, the concept is one of luxury and family hospitality.”  

 

Entering the history of art books

The current exhibition expresses a hospitality experience even before the opening of the hotel explains senior partner Federico Spagnulo “These characters will enter the history of art books, they made the story of Sixties informal painting and design in a Milan when projects were a whole with art and architecture.” 

Summer escapes for couples can become a Valentine's Day-in-Summer: an out-of-the-box idea for a heart-pounding summer.

From high-altitude picnics with wine baths to spa pampering and total relaxation in a Japanese onsen in South Tyrol, there's something for everyone.

Here are the most exciting summer hotels and resorts for couples looking for romantic locations.

A high-altitude picnic and a wine bath for two

The Hotel Tyrol in Selva di Val Gardena has two romantic getaway experiences for couples. The first is a unique and  leisurely stroll up to the enchanting private hut on Alpe Juac at 1900 metres, where you can sample traditional dishes prepared by the kitchen team led by chef Alessandro Martellini (by reservation only, price € 250 per person excluding drinks). The second getaway is both intimate and healthy with two wooden tubs awaiting the couple in the hotel's wellness area for a relaxing wine bath, followed by a massage with grape seed oil. And, why not, a wine, speck, and cheese tasting?

Website: www.tyrolhotel.it 

Silena Hotel - Onsen Pool

Couples’ relaxation in an onsen tub in the Val Pusteria

A Japanese onsen experience is now available in South Tyrol, in the Silena Hotel in Valles which has built a beautiful onsen pool on the property’s roof. This is an intimate and quiet setting in which to indulge in a couples’ ritual (prices in a Soulful Suite Recreation Rooftop start at € 320.00 per person for half board).
Website: https://www.silena.com/it/ 

Spa Suites in the Hotel Lac Salin Spa & Mountain Resort

A new spa suite for couples in Livigno

The new Spa Suites in the Hotel Lac Salin Spa & Mountain Resort in Livigno, Lombardy, are the ideal romantic retreat for a couples’ vacation. The sauna, Jacuzzi, fireplace, panoramic view, and large balcony in each Spa Suite invite you to unwind, and the intimate saline hydromassage and Apotheke with alpine herbs, will prolong those magical moments of intimacy.
Website: www.lacsalin.com 

Chalet Orniello Manna Resort

Two hearts and ... a chalet

The Orniello Chalet at the Manna Resort, a 5-star luxury property a few kilometres from Bolzano, is an exclusive refuge with private access to the bio-pool (and private indoor sauna). It is part of a special package designed for a relaxing romantic weekend that includes a special dinner at the Chef's table where you can enjoy gourmet dishes served and presented by the chef himself, as well as a Thai Oil massage for two performed by an expert Thai masseur (total price € 3.200).

Website: https://www.mannaresort.it

Top Blue flag ranking for three beaches on Tuscany’s island of Elba with La Fenicia, Re di Noce and La Marina taking the 2022 prestigious recognition for seaside tourist resorts that comply with criteria relating to sustainable land management.

The Blue Flag is awarded every year in 49 countries by the FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education) with the support and participation of two UN agencies the UNEP and the UNWTO.


A paradise with crystal-clear waters 

Two other beaches on Elba, Marina di Campo in Cavoli and La Sorgente in Portoferraio, are 14th and 16th in the European rankings of the best beaches drawn up by European Best Destination, a body of the EU Commission. The Cavoli beach is one of the most popular on Elba and famous for its sand and its crystal-clear sea. It also has a favourable microclimate that makes the beach usable throughout most of the year.

Ph Credits: Roberto Rodi

A Tripadvisor beautiful beach

Perfect water, sand and gravel are what make La Sorgente so popular. There is also a scenic path that leads to the nearby beach of Sansone, in turn included in the rankings of the most beautiful beaches in Europe in 2021, according to TripAdvisor. Another top favourite is Ghiaie to the north-east of the island, very close to Portoferraio, which has an extraordinarily beautiful seabed and grey-blue pebbles smoothed by the sea. When the sirocco wind blows the water becomes even more transparent, and the sea is perfect for snorkeling.

To find out more, go to: www.visitelba.info

 

Unconventional Breakfast was among the top three projects awarded in the category International Inspirational Projects at the 2nd edition of the Edelweiss Award recognizing excellence in the development of responsible tourism, sponsored by the Aragon Sustainable Tourism Cluster.

Local products for different dietary requirements

Receiving the award at the gala ceremony in the Caesaraugusta Theater Museum in Zaragoza  Spain, Concetta D'Emma, founder of the Unconventional Breakfast said:

“I am very excited about this international recognition and I dedicate this award to all the people who have believed in this project, which is the most inclusive and sustainable breakfast project realized in the hospitality and tourism industry.” 

 

Putting people’s needs first 

“The Unconventional Breakfast allows hotel guests and travellers with different dietary styles (vegetarians, vegans, coeliacs, lactose intolerant people, athletes and those who follow particular religious precepts) to rediscover typical and traditional recipes”, explained D’Emma. “Many of these dishes are ‘reinvented’ using ingredients suited to the different dietary needs, without forgetting to tell the story and the traditions behind the products. This makes for unique and unforgettable gastronomic experiences at the breakfast table, without making anyone being made to feel like a burden or different. It is about putting people's needs and real desires first, without judging their food choices or lifestyles”. 

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The Lazio Region is behind the 2023 Year of Return Tourism project and the event was presented recently in Zagarolo close to Rome by the Destinazione Sud Network and Lazio Region's Tourism Department.

The project aims at re-launching the image of Lazio and Italy, promoting tourism and encouraging exports and business meetings through stable collaborations between compatriots living abroad. 

Showcasing the best of each region and municipality

"In recent years we have learned that by uniting our excellences and exploiting them together we can achieve important goals," said Emanuela Panzironi, mayor of Zagarolo. - The Year of Return Tourism will consist of events at which each region and municipality will be able to showcase its cultural, productive, food, wine, and tourism excellences. Our heartfelt thanks go to the Lazio Region's Councillor for Tourism, Valentina Corrado, for choosing our city as the first stop on this journey."

Working with associations of Italians around the world

"After Abruzzo, the Marche, Lombardy, and Campania, we are delighted to be in Lazio to present our project - said President Lurgi. - Our national and international promotion committee can now count on more than 300 municipalities in 20 Italian regions and over 200 foundations, organizations and associations of Italians around the world, in addition to the 1.000 companies that have been working with the Destinazione Sud Network for many years. "

The Voihotels’ partnership with Treedom aims at planting 1,500 new fruit and forest trees in three years starting from 2022.

Treedom is a web platform that directly finances agroforestry, creating sustainable ecosystems and allowing thousands of farmers to meet the initial costs of planting new trees in order to guarantee food sovereignty and income opportunities over time.

All Voihotels hold the GSTC certification

Sustainability is very important to Voihotels, with various initiatives undertaken to promote social responsibility in the world of tourism. Among these is the GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) certification project, aimed at reducing energy consumption, which has seen the certification of all 13 Voihotels in Italy. 

Involving guests in environmental issues 

Other virtuous activities include the recovery of exhausted oils, which are recycled to obtain regenerated oils, that are then reintroduced into the market. Another activity is the collaboration with Worldrise, an organisation that aims to protect the marine environment. Voihotels also promotes education about the sea and its wonders, involving guests in targeted activities and initiatives to promote knowledge and training on environmental issues.

Plastic-free hand wash and shampoo

All Voihotels are also certified by Dream & Charme, an independent, impartial, specialized and legally accredited international body. In 2019 Voihotels stopped using disposable plastic and introduced D Planet: an innovative cosmetic line created with Allegrini that includes plastic-free hand wash and shampoo.

Enhancing local excellence and protecting areas 

"Our goal is to develop sustainable hospitality, raising awareness among our guests and living in harmony with the areas in which our hotels are located - explains the CEO of Voihotels, Paolo Terrinoni -. The new partnership with Treedom adds to those already in place, which are aimed at enhancing local excellence and supporting  areas of Italy with history, flavours and particularities that need to be protected and promoted. "

HNH Hospitality’s Giardino di Costanza has opened in Mazara del Vallo. This elegant 5-star resort in the Mazara del Vallo countryside is not far from the sea, in a lush green Mediterranean park with palm trees and centuries-old olive trees, fountains and water features.

Modelled on an ancient Sicilian noble homestead 

The Almar Giardino di Costanza Resort has been modelled on an ancient Sicilian noble homestead, and the name is a tribute to Constance of Altavilla, mother of Emperor Frederick II, a protagonist of the Arab-Norman era. Adjacent to the resort is Villa Fontanasalsa, built around 1850 which, after a meticulous renovation, will host events and receptions.

Artisanal salts will feature in the restaurant

The new resort has 88 rooms including junior suites, suites and royal suites, and all rooms have private balconies and terraces. In the Aquamadre Restaurant, named after the famous salt pans in the area, the chef’s creations will be accompanied by ten types of typical artisanal flavoured salts from the ancient Culcasi di Nubia salt pan. This is a Slow Food presidium and the only salt pan in this western region where, for over 100 years, just one type of salt has been collected once a year, by hand. 

The Almablu Wellness & Spa will be expanded 

The restaurant offers guests authentic cuisine with international influences and, there are two bars: the main Turchinu Lounge & Terrace and the Pool Bar next to the outdoor pool. At the end of 2022 the renovation and expansion of the new spa will begin. Inspired by the concept of the Almablu Wellness & Spa at Almar Jesolo it will be expanded to more than 2,700 square metres. There is also a relaxation area with comfortable loungers, a fully equipped gym, and three treatment rooms for face and body rituals and massages.

The Olympic Spa Hotel's new Natural suites and Natural Spa chalet have been unveiled and the four-star Trentino hotel in the Val di Fassa now has ten new sustainable solutions designed by the noa studio. The Natural Te Bosch suites have a private internal patio and there are sleeping bags available for those who wish to sleep outside, under the stars. The Natural Te Aga suites have a private Jacuzzi mini-pool that will be heated all year round and both these types of suites have large terraces overlooking the Dolomites.

The five suites have fountains with pure mountain water 

The facade used on the new suites has a granular appearance and the colour reflects the hues of the surrounding mountains. Each of the suites also has a small fountain with pure mountain water that flows down from 3,500 metres: the Olympic Spa Hotel’s way of providing guests with pure drinking water and eliminating the use of plastic bottles.

The chalet has a sauna and an outdoor Jacuzzi

The Natural Spa chalet is on two levels and has an emotional shower and a wellness area overlooking the forest. It also has a shower room, a sauna with a view of the stunning Sasso Lungo mountain, an outdoor Jacuzzi and a mesh sofa suspended between two floors. Breakfast is served in the room, giving guests complete privacy.

A wooden sauna in the trees

The ongoing restyling project includes a new sauna in the trees which will be completed in 2023. This elevated construction, entirely made of wood, will blend in with the forest and have access only from the outside, via an elevated walkway from the hotel.