Italy
Cyprianerhof
Wellness-, hiking and skiing sanctuary for families with spectacular views. Doubles including breakfast and dinner from 132 euros per person.
Filodivino
Divine wine & wellness resort in the hills of Le Marche with eight lovely rooms & suites. Doubles from around 370 euros per night.
Adler Lodge Ritten
Wonderful wellness hideaway above Bolzano, with chalets, pool and huge spa offer. From 311 euros per person and night – all inclusive.
Ottmanngut
Lovely hidden gem (B&B) in the center of Merano with garden and colourful dinner events. From 110 euros p.P.
Where to Go, Stay and Eat in Sicily
To get to know Italy, you have to go to Sicily. But which are the most interesting places, restaurants and hotels? We made the whole trip.
Julia Prestia
The Viennese-born owner of the exclusive hideaway Romcolo 1888 on her challenges of opening and rescuing an old winery.
Parkhotel Mondschein
New Belle-Epoque style place to be in the center with 76 well-designed rooms Doubles from 210 euros incl. breakfast
Il Casale Denari
Historic estate, very classically and stylishly renovated – with nine rooms & a lovely swimming pool. Doubles from 215 euros.
A trip to Filicudi
Shimmering like a great whale in the southern Mediterranean the island of Filicudi attracts a young and nature-loving crowd in the summer.
Palazzo Marconi
New palazzo in the centre of Puglia with two beautiful large flats. 25 mins to the sea. Flat from 220 euros
Roncolo 1888
Stay on a winery, in the middle of the Emilia Romagna hills – with swimming pool and gourmet restaurant. Doubles from 395 euros.
Follonico
Eco-resort & charming retreat with 6 enchanting rooms and swimming pool in the garden. Doubles from 260 euros
Cedä-M
Superbly renovated holiday home with individual rooms on a B&B basis. Very authentic. Doubles from 200 euros.
Palazzo Previtera
Small, fine and very exclusive B&B in the centre – with its own art gallery and view of Mount Etna. Doubles from 160 euros.
Adler Spa Resort Sicilia
Holiday resort in the south with direct access to the sea. 77 rooms, 5 swimming pools, gourmet restaurant and wellness. Doubles from 270 euros p.p.
Parco dei Sesi
Creative hideaway by the sea with twelve different suites & apartments & a lot of retreats. Doubles from around 130 to 360 euros.
La Foleia
Two beautiful, very exclusive holiday homes for max. 4 people in Piedmont near Lake Maggiore. Also bookable with cook and experiences. From 650 euros.
Villa Arcadio
18-room bijoux with swimming pool and gourmet restaurant in a historic palazzo overlooking the lake and the bay of Salò. Doubles from 280 euros.
Masseria Calderisi
Serene Masseria with 24 beautiful rooms and suites, only 5 mins from their own beach club. Doubles from 380 euros.
Agrivilla i Pini
Beautiful organic farmhouse with swimming pool and fully vegan restaurant on site. Doubles from 390 euros including dinner.
1477 Reichhalter
Creative inn with top notch restaurant and eight rustic rooms in the old town of Lana. Doubles from 99 euros p.p.
Tenuta Bertarello
Eccentric & luxurious farmhouse with a focus on organic culinary delights. Doubles from 350 euros / night incl. breakfast
Masseria Dagilupi
Beautiful small masseria below Ostuni with three suites, pool and enchanting breakfast. 10 min. to the beach. Doubles from 180 euros.
Villa Arnica
Nine suites in a historic villa, perfectly staged with a swimming pool land communal dinners in summer. Doubles from 320 euros.
La Sosta di Ottone III
Beautiful place with only six guest rooms and a restaurant overlooking the Ligurian coast. Doubles from 230 euros.
Haus am Turm
Lovely new 12-room hotel in the middle of the historic center of Sterzing. They also have a great restaurant downstairs. Doubles from 82 euros p.P.
Schwarzschmied
Meet the Schwarzschmied, a creative and holistic wellness and yoga retreat hotel in South Tyrol. Doubles from 220 euro per room.
Das Wanda
Boutique hideaway on a B&B basis with indoor and outdoor pool on the slopes of Kaltern am See. Doubles from 110 euros p.p.
Gasthof Krone
One of the last authentic hotels with lovely hosts, rooms and South Tyrolean kitchen. Doubles from 119 euros p.p. including dinner.
Niedermairhof
Rustic and charming B&B a little outside of Bruneck, perfect as a base to explore the best region of the Dolomites. Doubles from 220 Euro.
Lauras personal best-of list for an Italian summer
Our ambassador Laura spent her childhood in Le Marche, later worked for magazines in search of the perfect travel destinations. Here’s her favorites.
Buehelwirt
Natural and sustainable hotel with a great restaurant. In winter also with a small skiing area. Doubles from 89 euros p.p.
The Perfect Guide to Merano / South Tyrol
Need a new location to explore? Why not discover Merano, which used to be the Ceasar’s favorite already.
Corte Campioli
Charming small hotel with only 7 guest rooms / apartments and restaurant. Doubles from 200 Euros for two.
Tenuta Cammarana
Rural country estate with small rooms and authentic dining experience. Doubles from 180 to 250 Euros.
Corte San Pietro
Relaxed design sanctuary with eleven lovely rooms in the sassi of Matera. Doubles from 160 euros.
I Cucali
Super cute little B&B in the Marche, directly in the first row, with a view of the sea. Doubles from € 120, breakfast included.
Procida Camp & Resort
Stay in an Airstream, a tent or a small cabana. Glamping paradise on one of the most beautiful islands. From around 250 euros per night.
Villa Fluggi
Exclusive holiday villa in the most beautiful area of Merano, with 60ies style and room for 10 people. Villa from 800 Euro per day.
Grandpa`s Hut
Beautiful & rustic hut up on the mountain for up to 11 people, also suitable as a retreat location. Whole house with kitchen and garden from 380 euros per day.
Miramonti
Design hotel on top of the mountain with infinity pool, spa, yoga, restaurant and a view of Merano. Doubles approx. 245 euros p.P.
Adler Lodge Alpe
Holidays at 1,800 metres, in your own chalet with outdoor pool, apa and mountain views. From 303 euros p.p. all inclusive.
Un Posto a Milano
Small, very simple but creative hotel for the younger ones, with flats & restaurant. Double rooms from approx. 100 euros.
Casa Cau
Super flats in the best location in Rome, quite stylish. Flats from 310 euros per night, breakfast included.
Liondes Chalets
Beautiful chalets with direct acces to the ski slopes in Enneberg / Kronplatz area. Apartment from 330 euros per night.
Casa Maria Luigia
Gourmet-Heaven with Massimo Bottura restaurant, lovely rooms and a lot of art. Doubles from 450 Euros including breakfast.