Italy

Occupying a historic 14th century palace, Due Torri Hotel is situated in the heart of Verona, just a stone's throw from Juliet's famous balcony. The superb quality of the furnishings and the professional service are highly valued by its devoted international clientele. Extensive recent refurbishments have yielded a fresh facade, contemporary touches, a new dining room, an exclusive interior courtyard, ideal for cocktails, dinners and buffet suppers, and a panoramic terrace with spectacular views of the history city center. Rooms and suites are appointed with period furniture, and hand-crafted marble in warm tones, mosaic decorations, and refined textiles.

The Grand Hotel Fasano is perched on picturesque Lake Garda and set within a 12,000 square meter park that is filled with palms and banana trees. Located on the edge of the Dolomites, halfway between Venice and Milan, the iconic property has welcomed guests with exceptional service since the 19th century. Once a splendid residence that served as a hunting lodge of the Austrian royal family, The Grand Hotel Fasano now offers a family run oasis for travelers in an exotic setting. Tradition and modernity are combined harmoniously within the retreat. Rooms and suites impress with tasteful grandezza and warm cream hues that create an elegant lightness that encourages well being.

In the hinterlands of Verona, above Lake Garda, a private drive lined with cypress trees leads to Villa Cordevigo. This 17th century country mansion and chapel sit in a dreamlike setting amid the majestic trees of the park, vineyards and a characterful Italian garden. Charm, art and history, the splendid legacies of the noble families who have lived here over the centuries, await guests. Today, the Delibori and Cristoforetti families preserve the property's beauty and natural tranquillity while also producing fine wines on the surrounding estate. As for the cuisine, chef Marco Marras' creativity and Mediterranean energy has garnered a Michelin star for Oseleta, the restaurant located in a picturesque building at the entrance of the grounds.

With the forested foothills of the Alps as its backdrop, Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti is one of the most picturesque places to stay within Italy’s Dolomite region. Designed to blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings, the resort balances beautiful and integrative architecture with an atmosphere dedicated to both energizing physical activity and the ultimate in rest and relaxation. In addition to welcoming travelers to a dazzling location with exceptional amenities, the resort also dedicates itself to doing good by reducing energy consumption through advanced tech and adding its local communities in the economic development.

Packed full of contemporary works of art by world-famous artists, Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amistà is a grand, classic Venetian-style villa sitting in a beautifully manicured five-acre garden. Inside, ultra modern design by renowned architect and designer, Alessandro Mendini, stands out in stark contrast to the historic building. Expect statement design, a superb spa, fitness room, outdoor pool and exquisite cuisine. The newly opened OASI Relax outdoor area has two Jacuzzis and provides guests with the ultimate in outdoor relaxation.

Each one of the 58 rooms in Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amistà is individually decorated and masterfully styled with the use of vividly bright coloured fabrics and furnishings as well as original paintings. Astounding pieces of contemporary art in dizzying colours found are throughout the hotel and include works by Marc Quinn, Damien Hurst, Anish Kapoor and Vanessa Beecroft.

Nestled high atop a hill hugging the western shores of Italy’s Lake Garda, Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda stuns travelers with spectacular panoramic views of the Riviera dei Limoni with its famed citrus groves, olive trees, and one of a kind lakeside landscape. Guests of the resort are greeted by a pair of elegant gates which swing open to reveal a park like estate dotted with shady woodlands and sweeping lawns leading up to one of northern Italy’s most beautiful wellness retreats. Designed to blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings, the hotel fits snuggly into the hillside, cascading downward in terraces that culminate in a broad infinity pool whose mirror like surface melts imperceptibly with waters of Lake Garda beyond. The resort’s surrounding estate likewise offers guests an entry into nature while also staying active through fitness trails, walking groups, and other activities that honor the resort’s unique environment.