Italy
Italy is synonymous with the finer things in life – clothes, cars, art, food and wine all combine to make this a destination that feeds the soul. Breathtaking scenery, lush and fertile, bears testimony to the area’s profound cultural, historical and topographical heritage. A country where resplendent Renaissance cities sit side by side with the epitome of modern-day architectural elegance. The Italian people are unashamedly passionate yet graceful, generously sharing La Dolce Vita with all who come to their enchanting land.
We have selected three superlative resorts within iconic locations each of which offers a different perspective of the unique Italian holiday experience. Combine romance and leisure at Palazzo Arzaga Hotel Spa & Golf Resort, a historian’s dream, situated close to the shores of Lake Garda and a short drive from the beautiful city of Verona, home of the Grand Opera. The resort harmoniously blends 15th century quarters with a 21st century feel and offers guests stunning panoramas, a choice of two golf courses and a Spa. This resort personifies Italy’s propensity for charming its visitors into a hypnotic state from the moment they arrive and perhaps explains why the cognoscenti fall in love with the country so readily. In addition to luxury accommodation, enjoy a long al fresco lunch, a pampering Spa treatment or just sit back with a good wine and watch the sun set across the Italian hills.
For those looking for a taste of Tuscany, Poggio dei Medici Hotel, sitting in the Mugello Valley, is perfectly positioned to afford guests easy access to quintessential Tuscan villages such as Siena and Lucca and is just 20 minutes from the centre of Florence. Flanked by the prerequisite Cypress trees, the hotel’s 18 hole golf course sits alongside the original XVI century Villa di Cignano, offering a sophisticated union of old and new. Luxury and elegance abound in the restored farmhouse, home to the spacious guest rooms and inner well-being is achieved at the hotel’s wellness centre.
For the more family-oriented break, what better place than Forte Village Resort on the sun-blessed island of Sardinia? A concurrence of lush mountains and white sandy beaches provide the breathtaking venue for what is widely agreed to be one of the Mediterranean’s most expansive family destinations. Forte Village Resort is home to no fewer than seven hotels, ten swimming pools, over 20 restaurants & bars, the superlative Thaermea del Forte Village Spa and countless children’s activities available all day, every day. It’s easy to see why Forte Village lays claim to a plethora of coveted accolades including “World’s Leading Resort” since 1998.
Whether you are seeking an inimitable romantic break or an all encompassing family holiday, Italy is the consummate host.
