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Florence · September 6, 2026

Chianti Wine and Gastronomy: Two Tuscan Sanctuaries Unlock the Best of Tuscany

Chianti wine and gastronomy experience at One Belvedere and Locanda Le Piazze in Castellina in Chianti, Tuscany. Two connected properties 2km apart offer seamless access to Belvedere 1 Winery estate tours with winemakers Gio and Alessio, QB Cucina organic vegetarian dining, Tavola di Guido farm-to-table restaurant by Chef Guido Haverkock, and curated Tuscan experiences including truffle hunting, hot air balloon rides, cooking workshops, horseback riding, spa treatments, and yoga sessions. Host Natacha Fazal-Karim built both sanctuaries around sustainable hospitality and authentic Chianti living. Experience Manager Andrea curates bespoke itineraries. Located in heart of Chianti Classico DOCG, 50km from Florence, 30km from Siena. Book through Babble-Up concierge.

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Florence · September 6, 2026

Chianti Wine and Gastronomy: Two Tuscan Sanctuaries Unlock the Best of Tuscany

Sardinia · April 29, 2026

Hotel Cala di Volpe: Costa Smeralda's Most Legendary Hideaway Officially Announces Sardinia's Glamorous Season Has Arrived

Hotel Cala di Volpe, Costa Smeralda, officially reopens it doors for the 2026 season. New this year is he Harrods Suite, designed by Harrods Interior Design Studio, featuring three independent suites, a private wine cellar, a marble bar, and a terrace with an infinity pool overlooking the bay. The hotel continues to offer its iconic seaside pool, Shiseido Spa, Pevero Golf Club designed by Robert Trent Jones, and dining at Le Grand and the Atrium Bar. Guests visit for spring travel in Sardinia, including boat trips to La Maddalena, golf, wellness, and coastal experiences through an extended season into late autumn.

Puglia · April 15, 2026

Step Into La Peschiera Boutique Hotel, the Bourbon Fish Farm Carved Into the Puglia Cliffs. Here's What Awaits.

La Peschiera boutique hotel in Puglia sits carved into the cliffs above the Adriatic between Monopoli and Savelletri, where 13 rooms open onto terraces facing the sea and a network of seven pools. The property moves between raw coastline and quiet design, shaped by its origins as a former Bourbon fishing outpost. Saleblu and La Peschiera Bistrot anchor the culinary experience, both led by Chef Vincenzo Montanaro, with seafood drawn directly from the surrounding waters. The rhythm shifts between fine dining and Apulian simplicity, always tied to the same coastline.

Venice · March 31, 2026

Orient Express Venezia Reawakens a 15th-Century Palace in the Heart of Cannaregio

Orient Express Venezia came to life on March 30, 2026, at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Cannaregio, making this 15th-century palace a hotel for the first time in six centuries. Built in 1436 by Filippo Calendario, the architect behind the Doge's Palace, the palazzo was restored over eight years by architect Aline Asmar d'Amman. Three Michelin stars under Heinz Beck. Arrival by private boat through a Gothic canal portal. Calle Meraviglia hosts rotating contemporary artworks aligned with Venice's cultural calendar. Orient Express Venezia is where six centuries of Venetian history meet the art of travel since 1883.

Venice · March 31, 2026

Cipriani Venice Unveils a New Season with a Dreamy Dior Bar

This spring, Cipriani Venice awakens on the Giudecca with two of the most coveted addresses in Italy. Cip's Club at Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel opens April 1, welcoming guests to lunch and dinner on its iconic terrace facing Piazza San Marco, with Roberto Gatto's 35-year Venetian kitchen at its finest. On April 23, Il Bacaro Dior at Hotel Cipriani brings the art de vivre of Dior to the Giudecca: artworks, Champagne, cicchetti and the golden hour over the lagoon. A private water taxi connects you to San Marco continuously. Giudecca 10 is the only Venice address you need this season.

Amalfi · February 11, 2026

Caruso Amalfi Coast: The Ravello Cliffside Hotel With the Mediterranean's Most Famous Infinity Pool

Caruso Amalfi Coast is a luxury 11th century palace hotel in Ravello with the Mediterranean's most famous infinity pool suspended above the Tyrrhenian Sea. Features 50 rooms, Executive Chef Armando Aristarco's Ristorante Belvedere on an exclusive terrace, Caruso Grill at poolside, and 18th century frescoes. Located 1,200 feet above the coast with access to Amalfi Coast attractions. Part of Belmond's Italian hotel collection.

Florence · February 11, 2026

Villa San Michele Returns This Spring Above Florence With New Chef and Old Soul

There's a moment, just after dawn, when Florence belongs to no one. The tour buses haven't arrived. The gelato stands sit shuttered. The Duomo rises from morning mist like it's performing for an audience of exactly zero. You're watching this from a monastery terrace in Fiesole, where 15th century monks had the good sense to build high and build quiet.

Venice · February 11, 2026

San Clemente Palace Venice: The Private Island Art Sanctuary During Biennale Season

San Clemente Palace Venice is a luxury hotel on its own private island in the Venetian Lagoon, accessible only by complimentary 10-minute boat shuttle from Piazza San Marco. The property occupies a 12th century monastery complex founded in 1131, featuring the Holy House of Loreto church with Renaissance frescoes by Giovanni Segala, Pietro Ricchi, and Francesco Ruschi. Seven hectares of gardens host rotating contemporary art installations, making it ideal for Venice Biennale visitors (May-November). Features 196 rooms and suites including 190m² San Clemente Suite (World Travel Awards Best European Suite 2018),

Global · January 26, 2026

Italy's Most Romantic Hotels for Valentine's Day 2026: From Bolzano Castles to Puglia Coast

Seven luxury Italian hotels offer Valentine's Day 2026 packages from February 13-16 across Bolzano, Florence, Versilia, Umbria, Naples, and Puglia. Castel Hörtenberg Bolzano presents Castle Romance package with heated outdoor pool, Finnish sauna, and four-course dinner at Le Segrete from €879/night. Collegio alla Querce Florence features Amore e Uva wellness path with 90-minute grape seed oil massage and Furtuna facial in Aelia Spa suite.

Florence · November 12, 2025

Escape to a Florentine Winter Dream: Collegio alla Querce Debuts Its "Winter Wonderland"

This Festive Season, Experience the Magic: Skate, Dine, and Discover in the Heart of Florence. November 12, 2025- Collegio on Ice – A Winter Wonderland, Collegio alla Querce Hotel, Florence For its first festive season, Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection, is transforming its historic Florentine estate into a "Winter Wonderland," and it’s set to become Italy’s most enchanting holiday destination. From…

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