Italy

With the handsome hills of Tuscany sprawling out beneath it, this gracefully restored 18th century country estate sits high above 750 acres of organic farmland. Guest participation is a major part of staying at Borgo Pignano, with beekeeping, horseback riding, soap making and cookery classes not only being immense fun but also a window into…

Nestled at the foot of Monte Rosa, the Hotellerie de Mascognaz is a 17th century alpine farmhouse and surrounding chalets converted into a cosy mountain retreat. Guests can enjoy easy access to the largest ski area in Italy or simply hide away from the world in one of the hotel’s secluded alpine lodges.  

The very definition of a luxury resort, Verdura’s vast magnitude and comparatively low room count gifts this hotel an air of exclusivity and intimacy. Boasting some of the best facilities in Europe, Verdura is home to two 18-hole championship golf courses, tennis courts, a 60m infinity swimming pool and an award winning spa centre. All…

Standing proud on Italy’s stunning Amalfi coast, the foundations of the Palazzo Avino hotel derive from a 12th century private villa, before being transformed into the five-star hotel that it is today in 1997. Overlooking the majestic Mediterranean sea and coastal fishing villages of the area, the hotel is home to Michelin star dining, an…

The Hotel Excelsior delivers on the two most important aspects needed from a skiing lodge: a prime location for getting to the slopes, and being a snug hideaway from the cold once the day’s mountain conquering is through. Sitting on the slopes of the Kronplatz Mountain and the Sellaronda ski circuit, this charming hotel is…

Unlike any other hotel you’ll find in northern Italy, La Perla provides the quiet ambience of a luxury, boutique hotel, but distinctly taps into the rustic, mountainside aura of its mountainside location. From its picture book-like fireside lounge to its ornate health and beauty spa, every room of this hotel has a story to tell.…

Immerse yourself in the Italian way of life at Borgo Egnazia. Set at the heart of the southern region of Puglia (Apulia) and surrounded by olive groves, the charming traditionally styled villas provide an essential taste of the country coupled with a five-star setting.