Inspired Stays

Travel

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 08/24/2017 - 05:34

For our 'Inspired Stays' series, we travel to Naples, where we select five of our favorite hotels. Check out our slideshow below. For more places to stay in…

Lifestyle

Inspired Stays: Vitigliano Tuscan Relais and Spa, An Oasis of Privacy in Tuscany

by Georgette Jupe | Tue, 08/22/2017 - 06:44

“We all die. The goal isn’t to live forever; the goal is to create something that will.” - Chuck Palahniuk In Italy, often the best places are ones that come…

Lifestyle

Inspired Stays: Luxury Equals Wellbeing at the Preidlhof Hotel

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 08/04/2017 - 00:00

[Photo: Preidlhof Romantic Suite Love Terrace. Credit: James Bedford Photographer.] What often makes us long for vacation time is a desire to slow down,…

Travel

From Bed to Sea: Five Luxury Hotels By the Beach in Sicily

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 07/12/2017 - 06:00

Located near Sicily's attractions, yet removed enough from major centers to enjoy some peace and privacy, the five hotels below are ideal for those looking to…

Travel

Inspired Stays: Top Accommodations in Emilia-Romagna

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 06/16/2017 - 00:00

Here are our picks for some great places to stay in Emilia-Romagna, our featured region of the month. We begin with Bologna, the bon vivant capital of the…

Travel

Inspired Stays: Sleeping in Tuscany’s Ancient Abbeys

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 04/05/2017 - 00:00

[Photo: Certosa di Pontignano in Castelnuovo Berardenga. Photo credit: Certosa di Pontignano.] Abbeys, monasteries, convents and churches dot the Tuscan…

Culture

Falling in Love With Spoleto in 48 Hours

by Georgette Jupe | Mon, 02/06/2017 - 16:43

Off the main tourist track in Italy’s green heart, you could say that Spoleto to coin a very overused term in travel writing is “a hidden gem.” While most…

Culture

Looking for a home in Italy? Consider Le Marche

by Georgette Jupe | Mon, 02/06/2017 - 11:52

With the sparkling Adriatic Sea and the Apennine mountains at a comfortable proximity, a hilly and vibrant countryside as far as the eye can see -- you have to…

Travel

A Luxury Oasis in the Center of Florence, Hotel Savoy

by Georgette Jupe | Thu, 10/13/2016 - 03:50

Though I've called this place home for the past 10+ years, I always wondered "why does the city of Florence capture the hearts and minds of so many?" An…

Lifestyle

Casale San Pietro: Experience the Dolce Vita in the Italian Countryside

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 09/23/2016 - 00:00

“Every morning, when we get up and see the views and the scenery, we pinch ourselves,” says Alana Mazza, the owner with husband Joe of Casale San Pietro, a…