Portofino’s Belmond Splendido Mare Reopened Set against the cinematic backdrop of the Italian Riviera, Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, reopened in May 2021, following a complete renovation. Each of the 14 rooms and suites of the charming guest house have been carefully crafted to tell the story of the nautical heritage of the harbor town. … Read more
Get ready for the grand re-opening of the San Domenico Palace in Taormina, this summer. Perched on a rocky promontory high above the Ionian Sea, the iconic San Domenico Palace welcomes you to a 14th-century convent with panoramic views of Mount Etna and the ancient Greek theatre. Overlooking the deep blue waters of the Ionian … Read more
A small medieval village has been transformed into a luxurious Relais & Châteaux Hotel. Borgo San Felice is about a 30-minute drive from Florence, and only 10 miles (15 kilometers) from Siena. A borgo is actually a small village so I was expecting that all I would see was a collection of old houses. How … Read more