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Created in the 18th century as a place of the heart on Lake Como for friends, for love and leisure, for the pleasures of the table and the Italian art of dolce far niente, Passalacqua is that same place of wonder today.

Nordelaia, set within five hectares of arable land, is a destination where heritage, design, comfort, and nature blend into an experience to enrich the soul and ease the mind. Sensitively built around an 800-year-old farmhouse, reconstruction was carried out over 3 years with the utmost respect and care for its heritage and tradition.

Since 1903, the Grand Hotel Miramare has been a gleaming white pearl on the Italian coastline. Set between the brilliant blue of its sea and the park's rich greenery, it stands like a beacon of luxury and history.

This iconic luxury boutique hotel in Porto Ercole is a familiar romantic getaway for discerning guests all over the world and those seeking exclusive weekend breaks from Rome, on the Tuscan Coast.

Lily of the Valley is a 5-star luxury hotel that's open all year round and dedicated to wellness, weight loss, and sport. Just a few minutes drive away from the famous Saint-Tropez, it's surrounded by the untouched landscape of the Cap Lardier estate. This protected area is one of the green lungs of the French Riviera and overlooks the Plage de Gigaro – a wild, fine sandy beach, which stretches over three miles.

Sheltered from the hustle and bustle, shaded by pine trees, and overlooking the sea, Villa Marie enjoys a unique location, just 3 kilometers from Saint Tropez and 4 kilometers from the stunning beaches of Pampelonne.

Crossing the country roads, surrounded by spectacular olive trees, you will reach Masseria Moroseta, the white stone farmhouse that stands proudly on the ridge, overlooking the sea and Ostuni.
 Built with local materials and traditional techniques, modern architecture is influenced by the Masserie of the past. Immersed in five hectares of organically managed olive groves, the Masseria is an enclave of relaxation and rural simplicity.

Splendido is one of the most enchanting hotels in Italy. Gaze across the rugged coastline, enjoying a prime position above the bay. Delve into the spirit of irresistible glamour at the finest of all Italy resorts as you embrace all that’s best about the Ligurian Riviera. Experience Italian dining at its best. Start the day with an invigorating motorboat ride or a soak in the saltwater swimming pool. End it with a candlelit dinner and a starlight stroll through the lush flower gardens.

Nestled in Galicia’s Rías Baixas wine region, Casa Beatnik Hotel marries history and modernity, and is a home for bon vivants and seekers of off-the-beaten-track experiences in an untouched region of Spain. Located 20 minutes outside of Santiago de Compostela, Casa Beatnik Hotel boasts 13 individually styled suites, six luxury yurts, Beatnik Cocktail Bar & Restaurant, Tribu Restaurant, and working winery and vineyard featuring one of the world’s oldest vines. It is also home to a heated saltwater pool and spa with saunas, massages and rituals on offer.

Hotel Saltus, with its 28 rooms, is located directly on the edge of the forest at an altitude of 1,100 meters above sea level – high in the mountains, yet only 8km from Bolzano/Bozen. In keeping with their vision of “living nature because we are nature”, the owners have been offering a platform for authentic, environmentally conscious relaxation with our Forest Spa, Sky Pools, hiking gallery, yoga, forest bathing, relaxation techniques, and more since August 2019.

Situated on a 40-hectare estate in the heart of Mallorca, Finca Serena welcomes you to a world of wide, open spaces, lush Mediterranean gardens, and trails that allow you to explore 10-hectares of vineyards that envelop rooms scattered across the property.

Some places defy space and time. That continues to be an authentic reflection of its heritage and the landscape that surrounds them, colored in by nature’s pallet and elevated by the essence of the people that live there. Comporta is one of those places. Situated on a coast of infinite white sand beaches, between acres of pine trees and lush green rice fields, the natural reserve of Comporta is the destination of choice for those who desire to disconnect and embrace the best of nature whilst living an authentic experience.

Monemvasia, in the Southeastern Peloponnese region, is one of Greece’s most romantic destinations and offers a truly unique stay at the high-end Kinsterna Hotel. There is a dreamy, magical place hiding in the perfect valley in Southern Greece, among idyllic vineyards, olive groves, and citrus trees, just minutes away from the blue Mediterranean. The Kinsterna Boutique Hotel, once an impressive mansion and estate dating from Ottoman and Venetian times, has been carefully returned to its former glory with an air of luxury.

Villa Làrio is an exclusive property that extends over 2 acres of private gardens directly on Lake Como. The Suites are located in four different constructions. Villa Bianca with four Suites, the reception, and Restaurant, Pavilion, an independent villa with two bedrooms en suite, a large salon, a private terrasse, an exceptional view, and Garden Suite, an independent Suite in the historical gardens. Directly by the lake, you will find Il Palazzo a XIXth-century classical villa with impressive loggia and a terrace.

The comfort of feeling at home, surrounded by precious details has been the key philosophy of J.K. Place Capri, the luxury of discreet elegance and guest service has made this incredible hotel where well-being meets luxury-resort getaway with spectacular coastline experience and inspiration.

Castello di Vicarello is a 12th-century castle turned estate country retreat nestled in the untouched region of Maremma with sweeping views over rolling hills facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. Castello di Vicarello offers a choice of eight creatively appointed suites, two swimming pools, two kitchen gardens, and exquisite terraces surrounded by 40 hectares of vineyards and olive groves - where guests can also experience massage treatments set in pure Tuscan nature.

Le Sirenuse opened in 1951, when four Neapolitan brothers, the Marchesi Aldo, Paolo, Anna, and Franco Sersale turned their summer house in Positano into a charming hotel, overlooking the bay of Positano. Today the 58-room resort is considered one of Italy’s leading seaside luxury hotels, though it still retains the intimate, cultured atmosphere of a private home.

In the heart of ancient Nîmes hides a magical boutique hotel. A secluded place, where Mediterranean gardens perfume the air (bougainvillea, palms, orange trees), and water gently flows through the marble of an antique fountain. A place like Jardins Secrets makes it hard to believe you are nestled within the heart of a city. Among its highlights, the hotel boasts its “Source des Secrets”, a celebrated Roman-style spa, offering ayurvedic and natural treatments among an array of others.