Congratulations to Home In Italy for winning “The Best Luxury Villa Rental and Accommodation Service in Italy” recently by Luxury Lifestyle Awards. It has been a difficult year for Italy (and the world), but Italy’s beauty and diversity will lure the tourists back to the country once it is safe […]
Sitting high on the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast in an ancient fishing village, Casa Angelina has now opened for the season, and is offering several new travel experiences designed for relaxation, romance, cuisine, celebration and wellness. While still delightfully off the beaten path, traveling to Casa Angelina has never been easier for North American guests […]
LuxeGetaways is always looking for exquisite, romantic getaways to celebrate your love. For Valentine’s Day week, we have found the perfect gift for the travel, romance, gastronomy, Italian nobility, and wine lover, all combined in one trip to shower your Valentine with love. VistaJet (a private, membership program that is flying […]
It is said that Lake Como has captivated and inspired many a scholar… a dreamer, a poet, a composer and even a magistrate of Ancient Rome. Aristocrats, royalty, entertainers, thespians, actors, maestros, athletes, and jet setters have flocked here too as part of their “grand-tours” and getaways. One look at […]
In the mood for an ultimate Winter Getaway? Do you adore couture, Italian tailoring, world-class shopping, spa days, and perhaps a bit of skiing or snowboarding? We have a superb winter holiday for you that all of us at LuxeGetaways are excited about this season, called “Shop In, Ski Out,” […]
Tuscany evokes images of a string of cypress trees lining the rolling, sun-drenched vineyards of the countryside. Together Tuscany and wine represent a long legacy of traditions and notoriety beginning with the Etruscans from Greece who started planting grapevines in Tuscany nearly 3000 years ago. Tuscany is not the center […]
It has been over two decades since Frances Mayes published her book “Under the Tuscan Sun” about her journey to purchase and renovate a ramshackle villa called Bramasole in the Tuscan countryside. Following the book’s explosive popularity, a flurry of interest in the area increased tourism and turned the word […]
Valentina De Santis is young, talented, and embodies all of the superb style and hospitality you would expect from the owner and CEO of Grand Hotel Tremezzo. This stunning hotel with spa and gardens, and their own in-the-lake swimming pool and beach is located in Tremezzo, one of the villages […]
Spending a day in Murano is ultimately an engaging getaway from Venice and its streets bustling with tourists. During the late afternoon, when colors start to soften, one may admire the city in the distance, and get a renewed sense of its eternal charm. Furthermore, Murano offers a quiet escapade […]
If there were a more beautiful city than Florence to exemplify the refinement and beauty of the Renaissance, I have yet to find it. And it should be so, for Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance. To appreciate this city, you must understand that in 1397 a wealthy banker […]
Though about 150 kilometers and a province or two separate them, Bologna and Verona share many of the same traits: Roman roots, well-preserved, medieval centers where life revolves around handsome piazzas, plus great culinary traditions and designer shopping on elegant, arcaded streets. And both cities share have something else in […]
When your time is limited, and you have specific sightseeing interests and desire a memorable meal in Rome, here are some of our favorite places that we recommend. Near the Spanish Steps: Assaggia Roma Assaggia means “taste” in Italian, and that’s just what this stylish restaurant on pretty Via Margutta […]
