Francesca Bortolotto Possati is the chairwoman and CEO of the Bauers Hotel Group in Venice, Italy. Many consider the original Bauer Hotel – opened in 1880 – to be the city’s finest, and it’s thanks to her watchful eye that the Bauer continues to be the premier Venetian destination for royalty, ambassadors and film stars …
How do we judge a trip? How do we remember a journey? I choose to believe the overall success of any vacation or business travel has a direct relationship with the authenticity of a location and its people. This I learned in Portugal. Growing up with no close friends of Portuguese nationality or any knowledge …
While many vacation destinations offer a multi-page menu of pampering pleasantries, few do so with artistic architecture that renders a lasting imprint on guests. Here are just a few global locales that not only indulge, but inspire. Alila Villas, Uluwatu, Bali The water may crash against the shore of Bali’s Bukit peninsula, but you don’t …
I love travelling to hot and very passionate places, and southern Italy’s expressive culture is hot and passionate – sometimes hotter than the Costiera Amalfitana’s subtropical sun. The Amalfi Coast is ideal for a solar café lifestyle, sun drying tomatoes or buying red hot chilli peppers advertised on a shop sign as “Viagra Naturale” – …
Forget your woes by indulging in much-needed and well-deserved pampering at these world-class hotels and resorts. Villa Sant’Andrea Located in the gorgeous seaside town of Taormina, Sicily, Villa Sant’Andrea is a true classic in every sense of the word. Built in 1830 on the breathtaking Bay of Mazzarò, this timeless hotel boasts luxurious suites overlooking …
Choosing one of these exciting accommodations will add to the exhilaration and adventure of your destination. The Chedi, Oman This five-star jewel, located in Muscat, Oman is pleasantly placed on the immaculate Boushar Beachfront. With access to a private beach, large clear pools with an impressive view of the Arabian Sea from the cabanas and …
Don’t just get away and join hordes of others doing the same – instead, find solace and sanctuary with Pierres Caraïbes, the leading realty firm for luxury villa rentals or purchases on the beautiful island of St. Martin and St. Maarten. The firm offers you access to the world’s most stunning villas and is affiliated …
Pristine beaches, gourmet gastronomy, stunning suites and superlative service are just some of the universally celebrated touchstones of a Sandals property. Before Gordon “Butch” Stewart created his billion-dollar empire of luxury resorts, the Jamaican native had a vision to provide patrons with an all-inclusive experience that would outshine all others. Almost three decades later, and …
With so many temptations available, why not try something that will raise your serotonin levels without damaging your soul? Italy, the peninsula of passion, a country known for Ferraris and food, invited travellers and locals to enjoy two festivals that delivered adrenaline-induced highs from its exotic vehicles, as well as a neuron-firing explosion of flavours …
When you look at the Don Cesar Hotel in Clearwater, Florida, from the waters of St. Pete’s Beach, you get the impression that you are looking at a mansion built by a turn-of-the-century industrialist. The sea-shell pink structure rises majestically out of the sand with virtually nothing around it to clutter the view. What you …
