{"id":14623,"date":"2022-03-22T00:01:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T00:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/po\/?p=14623"},"modified":"2023-07-27T22:29:40","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T21:29:40","slug":"la-dolce-vita-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/la-dolce-vita-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"10 ways to experience la dolce vita in Italy this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Discover the best of Italy with these wow-factor boutique hotels<\/h3>\n<span class=\"nectar-dropcap\" >T<\/span>here is something indescribably romantic about <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/italy\">Italy<\/a> &#8211; the honey-hued villas and rolling hills of <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/italy\/tuscany\">Tuscany<\/a>, the pastel parasols of the citrus-scented <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/italy\/amalfi-coast\">Amalfi Coast<\/a>, the cinematic waterways of <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/italy\/venice\">Venice<\/a>, the list goes on\u2026Natural beauty and architectural splendour aside, it is the laid-back Italian lifestyle, \u201cthe good life\u201d, which keeps travellers coming back for more. Whether it\u2019s the lazy, hazy days spent soaking up the sunshine, or the long, leisurely strolls before sitting down to an alfresco dinner, time seems to move more slowly here. We\u2019ve handpicked soul-pleasing properties with plenty of pizzazz, which put the quintessential Italian escape at your feet.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">1. Drive back in time along the Amalfi Coast&#8230;Villa Franca, Positano<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14641\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Villa-Franca-resized.jpg\" alt=\"Amalfi Coast\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Villa-Franca-resized.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Villa-Franca-resized-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Villa-Franca-resized-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With an enviable spot amid\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/italy\/positano\">Positano\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0old streets, yet moments from the shore,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotels\/villa-franca\">Villa Franca<\/a> is a peaceful haven overlooking the enchanting Amalfi Coast &#8211; made for channelling your inner Sophia Loren. Once a private home created to celebrate its sublime setting, Villa Franca is still run by the same family who have filled its whitewashed walls with contemporary works of art and unique pieces by designer names. This hilltop retreat offers a &#8216;Dolce Vita Driving Experience&#8217; for guests looking to relive the region&#8217;s Hollywood heyday by getting behind the wheel of a vintage car and taking one of the world&#8217;s most scenic routes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14642\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Villa-Franca-resized-2.jpg\" alt=\"Villa Franca\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Villa-Franca-resized-2.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Villa-Franca-resized-2-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Villa-Franca-resized-2-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Stop off for freshly-made limoncello beneath the shade of Amalfi&#8217;s many citrus groves, or to photograph the breath-taking sea views and gelato-coloured towns clinging to the cliffside. Return to the hotel&#8217;s Gold Champagne Bar &amp; Seafood Grill or reserve a table at the fine-dining restaurant Li Galli to drink in the iconic coastline with an aperitivo in hand.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">2. Wine and dine amongst the vines&#8230;Villa La Madonna, Piedmont<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14643\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VLM-resized.jpg\" alt=\"Villa La Madonna\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VLM-resized.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VLM-resized-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VLM-resized-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Verdant hills, vineyards, and terracotta roofs \u2013 the Bormida Valley in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/italy\/piedmont\">Piedmont<\/a>\u00a0is a timeless spot where life slows down. And overlooking this sleepy valley is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotels\/villa-la-madonna\">Villa La Madonna<\/a>. Each aspect of the hotel makes the most of its oil painting-worthy location, from the market-fresh ingredients in the kitchen to the swimming pool, fringed by vines. The 18 restful rooms are flooded with natural light and brimming with hand-picked furniture infused with the owners\u2019 Scandinavian background.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14644\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VLM-resized-2.jpg\" alt=\"Villa La Madonna\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VLM-resized-2.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VLM-resized-2-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VLM-resized-2-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here, truffles are on tap and Barolo wine flows freely from the hotel\u2019s cellar which plays host to sommelier-led tasting evenings \u2013 you can even dine between the vines after lending a hand with the grape harvest, or ask the staff to point out the perfect picnic spot so you can tuck into the world-famous Robiola cheese from the little town Roccaverano, just a few kilometres away from the hotel.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">3. Hide away (and ride away) in a hilltop castle&#8230;Castello di Reschio, Umbria<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14645\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Reschio-resized.jpg\" alt=\"Castello di Reschio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Reschio-resized.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Reschio-resized-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Reschio-resized-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Huddled amidst rolling green hills lined with cypress trees, <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotels\/castello-di-reschio?adults=2&amp;children=0\">Castello di Reschio<\/a> is a one-thousand-year-old castle which has been meticulously restored and stylishly reimagined by architect Count Benedikt Bolza and his B.B. for Reschio team into several bespoke farmhouses, dotted across a staggeringly beautiful 1,500-hectare landscape. Renaissance artist-approved views filter through shuttered windows providing plenty of natural inspiration for creatives, while sun seekers can lie beside a rustic outdoor pool overlooked by Il Torrino, the castle\u2019s original watchtower turned trendy pool bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14646\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Reschio-resized-2.jpg\" alt=\"Castello di Reschio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Reschio-resized-2.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Reschio-resized-2-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Reschio-resized-2-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With state-of-the-art stables created by the estate&#8217;s founder, Count Antonio Bolza, who was inspired as a boy by the famous Lipizzaner horses of Vienna, Reschio is now home to some of the world&#8217;s most skilled dressage horses &#8211; their weekly performances by in-house trainer Antonello Radicchi and his wife Francesca in the estate&#8217;s <em>Teatro Equestre<\/em> are not to be missed. Featuring spectacular indoor and outdoor arenas, the hotel&#8217;s multilingual instructors are on hand to help with all things horse-related, from dressage lessons to guided hacks through the Umbrian wilderness.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">4. Set sail and sunbathe in style&#8230;La Villa del Re, Sardinia<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14647\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VDR-resized-2.jpg\" alt=\"La Villa del Re\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VDR-resized-2.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VDR-resized-2-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VDR-resized-2-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Striking the perfect balance between an exclusive\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotel-types\/adults-only-resorts\">adults-only resort<\/a>\u00a0and a welcoming Sardinian home, the atmosphere at<a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotels\/la-villa-del-re\">\u00a0La Villa del Re<\/a>\u00a0is intimate and laid-back. The 48 rooms are housed within terracotta orange walls, framed by palms and fragrant cacti \u2013 all except the converted 1950s boathouse, which is set apart from the main building on the sea front. Outside, an infinity pool merges with the horizon, while down on the private beach, refreshments are brought straight to stylish sun loungers to be sipped to the sound of waves lapping the sugar-white shore.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14648\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VDR-resized.jpg\" alt=\"La Villa del Re\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VDR-resized.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VDR-resized-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VDR-resized-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In keeping with its coastal setting, La Villa del Re offers offers a full-day sailing expedition on a traditional yacht which takes guests towards the marine protected area of Capo Carbonara, stopping off in impossibly blue coves for wild swimming and homemade snacks on deck with the skipper.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">5. Follow nature&#8217;s flow in the Dolomites&#8230;FORESTIS, Brixen<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14649\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FORESTIS-resized-1.jpg\" alt=\"FORESTIS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FORESTIS-resized-1.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FORESTIS-resized-1-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FORESTIS-resized-1-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cool, calm and connected to its stunning setting, <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotels\/forestis?adults=2&amp;children=0\">FORESTIS<\/a> is a summit-level sanctuary in the South Tyrolean mountainscape. Water, air, sun and climate are the four elemental pillars that inspire everything at FORESTIS \u2013 including the experiences. For sun salutations in a striking setting, the Wyda Room is a modern space made for practising centuries-old Celtic yoga. Delve into the Druid history of the surrounding forests, who settled in this part of the world and developed their knowledge of the healing powers of woodland meditation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14650\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FORESTIS-resized-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"FORESTIS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FORESTIS-resized-2-2.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FORESTIS-resized-2-2-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FORESTIS-resized-2-2-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This perfectly poised spa hotel is all about feeling at one with nature, from sipping Plose mountain spring water on your panoramic balcony, and setting off for sunrise hiking with headlamps and herbal tea, to stargazing the crystal-clear skies beside a crackling fire.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">6. Settle into rustic relaxation&#8230;Susafa, Sicily<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14651\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Susafa-resized.jpg\" alt=\"Susafa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Susafa-resized.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Susafa-resized-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Susafa-resized-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Get an authentic taste of <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/italy\/sicily\">Sicily<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotels\/susafa\">Susafa<\/a>, a 200-year-old family-run farmhouse which harvests and presses its own olives and cherries, and where chefs pick herbs and vegetables from the gardens, ready for dinner. Bucolic beauty abounds here &#8211; take a stroll around the idyllic grounds of fragrant orchards, before settling down to a picnic of homemade jams, organic oils, freshly baked breads and just-picked herbs and vegetables beneath the cherry trees.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14652\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Susafa-resized-2.jpg\" alt=\"Susafa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Susafa-resized-2.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Susafa-resized-2-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Susafa-resized-2-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Time your visit for June to experience cherry season, or July if you&#8217;d like to lend a hand with the wheat harvest, when you&#8217;ll learn the ancient agricultural secrets surrounded by a sea of golden fields. After working up a sweat amongst the crops and kneading fresh bread in a cooking class, sink into the sun loungers beside the lagoon-like pool for a well-earned cocktail.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">7. Glide into Hollywood glamour&#8230;Vista Palazzo Lago di Como, Lake Como<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14653\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Vista-resized-2.jpg\" alt=\"Vista Palazzo Lago di Como\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Vista-resized-2.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Vista-resized-2-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Vista-resized-2-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/italian-lakes-itinerary\/\">The Italian Lakes<\/a> are home to some of Italy\u2019s most beloved scenery, and have long drawn an A-List crowd to their head-over-heels romantic landscape. Quickly becoming a film-star favourite in the golden age of Hollywood, the glitzy villas strung along Lake Como&#8217;s Y-shaped shore have graced cinema screens ever since. With the city at its back and <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/italy\/lake-como\">Lake Como<\/a> at its door,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotels\/vista-palazzo-lago-di-como\">Vista Palazzo Lago di Como<\/a> has the perfect anchor point.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14654\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Vista-resized.jpg\" alt=\"Vista Palazzo Lago di Como\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Vista-resized.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Vista-resized-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Vista-resized-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The apricot-coloured fa\u00e7ade with romantic balustrades gives way to the kind of marble bathrooms you only find in Italy. The clue\u2019s in the name here, this ritzy retreat lets the views do the talking, particularly from its two outdoor rooftop terraces. For an in-depth discovery of the lake\u2019s best kept secrets, book onto an exclusive four-hour tour with your personal outdoor butler, or hop aboard one of the hotel&#8217;s Bond-worthy Riva boats and watch the sun set over the tranquil waters.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">8. Wake up to ancient wonders&#8230;Hotel Vil\u00f2n, Rome<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14655\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Vilon-resized.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Vilon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Vilon-resized.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Vilon-resized-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Vilon-resized-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Immortalised on screen in <em>Roman Holiday<\/em> and <em>La Dolce Vita<\/em>, a city break in <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/italy\/rome\">Rome<\/a> feels like stepping onto a fabulous film set. A tucked-away oasis in the heart of the action, <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotels\/hotel-vilon\">Hotel Vil\u00f2n<\/a> offers the best of both worlds &#8211; putting guests a few streets away from world-famous sights, including the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps, while every inch of this boutique retreat spells calm.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14656\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Vilon-resized-2.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Vilon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Vilon-resized-2.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Vilon-resized-2-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Vilon-resized-2-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The original mansion house windows flood the rooms with light, some of which come with private balconies overlooking the celebrated Borghese \u2018secret gardens\u2019. It always seems to be coffee or cocktail hour out on the sun-soaked courtyard, with views over the palazzo&#8217;s landscaped lawns, classical columns and majestic statues. If you can tear yourself away from the chic interiors and idyllic outdoors, this Campo Marzio neighbourhood is made for romantic strolling.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">9. Soak up seaside simplicity&#8230;La Peschiera, Puglia<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14657\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/La-Peschiera-resized.jpg\" alt=\"La Peschiera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/La-Peschiera-resized.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/La-Peschiera-resized-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/La-Peschiera-resized-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A former fish hatchery turned boutique hotel, wake up to the sound of the sea at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotels\/la-peschiera\">La Peschiera<\/a>, an exclusive slice of paradise on <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/italy\/puglia\">Puglia\u2019s<\/a> shores. Natural stone walls, thatched canopies and crisp, white interiors give this thalassic refuge a cool, calm look. But the oceanic backdrop takes the starring role \u2013 gaze at the Adriatic from your terrace, dip your toes in the water at the hotel\u2019s private beach, or swim in one of the seven pools which seem to melt into the waves beyond.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14658\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/La-Peschiera-resized-2.jpg\" alt=\"La Peschiera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/La-Peschiera-resized-2.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/La-Peschiera-resized-2-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/La-Peschiera-resized-2-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Make like the locals and explore the sleepy shoreline on the hotel&#8217;s vintage Vespa or cute Cinquecento, scooting through olive groves and vineyards with the breeze on your face, fragrant with rosemary and oregano, en route to Alberobello &#8211; home to Puglia&#8217;s quirky Trulli houses. When it\u2019s time to eat, head back to La Peschiera\u2019s Saleblu restaurant which serves fresh seafood on a lantern-lit terrace right beside the water. And if you\u2019d like to make your Apulian plate all the more authentic, you can catch your own octopus along the rocky shore and cook alongside the chef.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">10. Fall in love on the lagoon&#8230;Ca&#8217; Sagredo Hotel, Venice<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14659\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Casagredo-resized-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ca' Sagredo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Casagredo-resized-2.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Casagredo-resized-2-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Casagredo-resized-2-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Amore is in the air at <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotels\/ca-sagredo-hotel\">Ca&#8217; Sagredo<\/a>, a heart-throbbingly beautiful 15th century palace which sits proudly between Ca\u2019 d\u2019Oro and the Rialto Bridge on the spectacular Grand Canal. There are alluring artworks at every turn within the hotel walls, from 18th-century stuccoed ceilings, and breath-taking bas reliefs to elaborately painted wall friezes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"750\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14660\" src=\"https:\/\/testjournal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Casagredo-resized.jpg\" alt=\"Ca' Sagredo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Casagredo-resized.jpg 990w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Casagredo-resized-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Casagredo-resized-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Artistry aside, the Venetian lagoon has captured many hearts over the centuries &#8211; including Romantic poet Lord Byron, who took refreshing dips in its swirling waters in between penning some of his most famous works. Ca&#8217; Sagredo has dedicated its vintage yacht experience to the poet, which takes guests on a full-day tour around Venice&#8217;s most fascinating islands, including Sant&#8217;Erasmo, Burano, and Poveglia for off-shore swimming and sunbathing. 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