Hotel Cala del Porto
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront
Situated on a hillside covered with pine trees, the estate looks onto the south edge of the Bay of Follonica and the small port of Punta Ala, the fashionable seaside resort. The hotel Cala del Porto enjoys a beautiful setting with fine vistas of the white sandy beaches. From the covered terrace, there is a panoramic view of the island of Elba. State-of-the-art furnishings, elegant interior, sophisticated, warm decor. Private beach 3 kilometres away. ...Read more
Italy, Punta Ala

Don Alfonso 1890
Restaurant ‘Relais Gourmand’ in a village
A panoramic road on the Gulf of Naples and Salerno leads to the restaurant Don Alfonso where family tradition is at the service of a brilliant cuisine, centred around vegetables and oil which are produced on the premises: «espadon aux pois chiches et au thym», «rougets au romarin et au concombre», «pâtes aux clovisses et courgettes». Everything deserves mention. Built into rock, the cellar has a remarkable selection of the world’s wines. ...Read more
Italy, S. Agata Sui Due Golfi

Gallia Palace Hotel
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront
The Gallia is devoted to «dolce farniente». Enjoy the shade of century-old pine trees on the private beach (450 metres away), the pool, a massage or steam bath at the beauty centre and savour seafood specialities and Tuscan wines. Explore medieval villages and Etruscan ruins and be part of Grosseto’s summer festivities such as the famous Rodeo of the Rose. ...Read more
Italy, Punta Ala, Grosseto

Hotel Duchessa Isabella
Hotel and restaurant in town
Nestling in the heart of Ferrara, the picturesque town built by the dukes of Este, this elegant XVIth century residence is resplendent with coffered ceilings, ancient frescos and a collection of antique clocks. The sumptuous rooms, overlooking the park, are havens of comfort and the cuisine, inspired by the gastronomical traditions of Este, is a sheer delight. The magnificent Ferrara Palio is the oldest in the world. ...Read more
Italy, Ferrara

Il Melograno
Hotel and restaurant in the country
This beautiful XVIth century estate, set in the heart of the breathtaking Puglia countryside near the Adriatic beaches, has been restored by antique collector Camillo Guerra. White walls, orchards, gardens, vaults, rooms decorated with Persian rugs and period furniture are miracles of harmony and good taste. Regional and national cuisine and wines. Private beach nearby in an ancient XIXth century fishpond and thalassotherapy centre. ...Read more
Italy, Monopoli - Bari

La Meridiana
Hotel and restaurant on a golf course
Nestling between Monaco and Portofino, La Meridiana is renowned for its traditional Italian hospitality and its magnificent 18-hole golf course. Gourmets will be enchanted by the «Il Rosmarino» restaurant where the finest seafood, infused with the delicate aroma of garden herbs, is enhanced by exceptional vintages. Enjoy a romantic stroll through the ancient Roman villages or relax on the magnificent beach at Alassio. ...Read more
Italy, Garlenda

Il Pellicano
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront
On the Argentario peninsula, Porto Ercole is home to one of the most luxurious and elegant hotels in Italy with endless sea views. A central building and various villas are tucked away in a vast Mediterranean garden. Paths wind their way from terraced patios to the swimming pool and private beach. Very spacious rooms with gazebos sheltered by pine trees, private boats, informal and fine dining. ...Read more
Italy, Porto Ercole

La Posta Vecchia
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront
This elegant residence, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, was once the home of Paul Getty, who turned La Posta Vecchia into a temple of art. Many of the guest rooms, lavishly decorated with Carrara marble bathtubs, Venetian lamps and Gobelins tapestries, are luxuriously comfortable. Laze on the terrace, savour traditional Italian cuisine or visit the sights of Rome (just 35 minutes away). Dolce vita guaranteed! ...Read more
Italy, Ladispoli, Roma

Il San Pietro di Positano
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront
Overlooking the stunning Amalfi coastline, the San Pietro’s decor is designed to blend in with its idyllic natural surroundings. The terraced gardens cascading down the rocks to the private beach are resplendent with Neapolitan ceramics and luxuriant foliage which spills through the windows of the elegant rooms. The cuisine, a tribute to the flavours of the South, is enhanced by excellent French and Italian vintages. ...Read more
Italy, Positano

Relais San Maurizio
Hotel and restaurant in a vineyard
An authentic setting imbued with spirituality, surrounded by a magnificent park with rare, century-old species. The monastery built by Franciscan monks to grow the Lord’s vines is today a kind of Garden of Eden, simply called Relais San Maurizio. Set in a little village in Langhe, near Alba, renowned for its white truffles, the property boasts a «vinotherapy» spa and an elegant restaurant. ...Read more
Italy, Santo Stefano Belbo

Caesar Augustus
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront
Serenely set on the cliffs of Capri, with breathtaking views of the island of Ischia, Sorrento and Mount Vesuvius, Caesar Augustus resembles more a stately mansion or a palatial villa. Immersed in a sea of lush, fragrant gardens, Caesar Augustus was once the home of a Russian prince who dedicated himself to preserving his beautiful mansion’s roman antiquity. Spectacular outdoor infinity pool once referred to by a poet as a mirage of sea floating in the sky. ...Read more
Italy, Anacapri