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Nestled in Val de Chiane, the largest open valley in the Tuscan Apennines, just half an hour from Florence, is Borgo 69… a former agricultural dwelling that comprises twelve unique self-catering villa suites, a restaurant and a … Read more →

Sicily is a romantic paradise for those who are on their first honeymoon as well as those who are celebrating 25 years as a couple. No matter the reason for your celebration as a couple, you can find villas for … Read more →

If Farrow and Ball were to create a paint called, ’ Tuscan Hillside’ (they probably have) then the sleepy Val di Chiana is positively splashed in it. Hills are swathed in velvety olive groves, crisp gravel driveways are flanked by rows of erudite cypress and pistachio-hued hilltops roll away into a misty infinity.

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Nestled in the captivating Dolomite Mountains, in the quaint Ladin village of La Villa, is Hotel La Majun, a family-run hotel, dating all the way back to the 1930s. The Rinna family, who owns the hotel, used to … Read more →

Editor’s note: Having visited in August 2020, we held off on publishing until travel abroad was looking more feasible. Fingers crossed a visit to Villa TreVille becomes a possibility in the not too distant future!

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Villa Belvedere is a charming boutique hotel, located just a few minutes from Taormina’s lively town centre and world-famous Greco-Roman Theatre. Both are easily reached through the inspiring and panoramic Duca di Cesarò botanical gardens.

The hotel has … Read more →

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On the coastal side of Tuscany, not too far from Grosseto, there’s a small Island called Monte Argentario – almost an island, once it was but now it’s connected to the mainland by a train line and road, … Read more →

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A spa hotel isn’t always my first choice when I go on holiday, mostly because I just love being outdoors too much and never spend enough time actually making the most of the facilities. However, the ADLER Spa … Read more →

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If you haven’t been to Venice, I’d forgive you for thinking it’s a gloriously romantic city, where the water sparkles against a picture-perfect backdrop. The truth is it’s expensive, busy and the water isn’t sparkling blue. In fact, … Read more →

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Sitting on the top of the Antognolla Valley, in Northern Umbria, Villa Capanne is a 600-year-old farmhouse, which has been carefully restored to retain its original charm. The property is nestled on the edge of the Antognolla Estate… Read more →