Being on holiday, everything feels like it’s going at a slower pace, so you can really savour each moment: every taste, every sensation, every smile from a stranger.
Italy is the ideal destination to soak up the sun, and get a true sense of ‘La Dolce Vita’. Life is beautiful here.
Going on an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Como is the ideal way to further unwind and relax. Italians are known for their glamorous fashion, so don’t be afraid of wearing metallic colours like gold and silver, embellishments like tassels and studs, or slipping into something sexy.
With meals consisting of mozzarella cheese, pasta, pizza and gelato, it’s time to embrace your womanly curves. Italy celebrates pleasure. Every meal is a celebration – you’ll drink delicious wine, sip Italian coffee and enjoy freshly squeezed fruit juices to accompany each indulgent meal.
Pleasures are plentiful and shopping is a must. The fashion capital of the world, Milan is the place to shop up a storm. With all the major international brands, explore the side streets of Rome to find designer boutiques and one-off creations.
It’s impossible not to fall in love with Italy: one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Choose Italy as the perfect place to travel with your partner or to fall in love with yourself all over again.
The Queen of the Dolomites, Cortina D'Ampezzo, wins your heart with its timeless landscape. A UNESCO World Natural Heritage Area, it’s a paradise for hikers and climbers. It has a wealth of hiking trails, classic and sport climbing possibilities, and some of the most beautiful Via Ferrata routes in the Dolomites. It’s also a paradise for skiers, and snowboarders, in winter. We found a hotel there to make your stay comfortable; and right in the center of busy and beautiful pedestrian streets. Bellevue Suites & SPA Hotel was founded in 1894. It was conceived with the idea of welcoming sophisticated guests and lovers of mountains.
Lake Como is indisputably the most beautiful lake in Italy. So, staying at one of the best hotels there - the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni - one of the oldest and most elegant hotels on Lake Como and well-known among celebrities, was an exciting and long-awaited experience. This is definitely the place to show off your best dresses, which is what I did every day, choosing a different dress for a special dinner or afternoon tea.
One of the must-visit places in Brussels is Mini-Europe. Located at the foot of the Atomium, MINI-EUROPE is the only park where you can have a whistlestop tour of Europe in just a few short hours. Explore Europe’s most beautiful cities and iconic buildings – all in the comfort of one amazing location. It’s a truly unique journey!
This winter, the TripTemptation team were lucky enough to be invited to explore, and enjoy, the Bardonecchia Ski Resort; a cozy, and small, Italian town, located in the province of Turin in the western part of the Italian Alps. Its history began at the start of the 20th century, and since then it has become one of the most popular ski resorts in the whole Alpine region.
From rustic and romantic Abruzzo to amazing beaches and picturesque caves of the Amalfi Coast - Italy is as diverse as its hotels are. With the help of the luxury travel agency Luxo Italia we have picked out the very best hotels in Italy for your romantic getaway and relaxing escapes.
"The best things in life are free. The second best are very expensive" Coco Chanel I believe that if you are going to travel, it should be done in style. I have been privileged to travel to some of the world's most beautiful places: from exotic paradise islands, to African bush camps, to world class cities and more.
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