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‘A landscape in which you can find all that seems to be created on earth to seduce the eyes, mind and fantasy,’ was Guy de Maupassant’s description of Taormina in 1885. D.H. Lawrence called it ‘the dawn coast … Read more →

Italy isn’t all gelato, pizzerias and exploring historic sites—okay, that’s a big part of a holiday to the country—but let’s not forget about the gorgeous beaches along the coastline of the mainland and its surrounding islands to visit and enjoy. … Read more →

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Set in over fourteen hectares of citrus grove, the boutique Zash hotel is a converted manor house and winery (the property was used as both a summer residence and a place to process the grapes that, until the … Read more →

Venice's Gritti Palace makes Kat McAthley feel beguilingly at home despite its 'breathtaking beauty'

It's all about location, location, location for Kat MacAthley at the 'resoundingly Venetian' Palazzo Sant'Angelo

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A stunning Medici palace, Fonteverde Tuscan Resort and Spa was built by the Grand Duke Ferdinando in the 17th Century, around thermal hot springs whose healing properties have been revered for thousands of years. Spa—Salvis Per Aquam—health through … Read more →

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Describing itself as a wine hotel, Retici Balzi is located among the wine terraces in the heart of Valtellina in northern Italy, perhaps one of the most densely cultivated areas of Nebbiolo vines in the world. Run by … Read more →

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This former 19th century palazzo was once owned by the Maccaferri family, who offered shelter to the local community in the many underground passages that were dug around the ‘ice-house’ (storage facility) during World War II. Located in … Read more →

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Located in Santa Maria Novella Square, in the heart of Florence, this boutique hotel is distinguished by a townhouse atmosphere and 20 elegant rooms, including seven suites. Designed by Michele Bonan and similar to a private home, J.K. … Read more →

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Located down a cobbled street (hurry up mayor Gianni Alemanno and get those streets re-cobbled – we gave up on heels by the second day) close to the fashionable streets surrounding the Spanish Steps, near Piazza del Popolo … Read more →