Italy luxury travel: high-end hotels, gourmet (Michelin) restaurants & activities with value for money

Merano, South Tyrol, Italy, with Trauttmansdorff Castle
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2 great luxury hotels in the spa town of Merano South Tyrol/Italy

Mediterranean vibes at Hotel Villa Eden & Hotel Castel Tirolo: Recently I enjoyed another outstanding stay in beautiful Merano in the heart of the South Tyrol in northern Italy. If Swiss people (or German and Austrian ones) yearn for a…
Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel Venice
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A luxury & gourmet getaway at Palazzo Venart in Venice, Italy

Stay & dine in style at a 5-star property with Michelin 2-star GLAM Restaurant: While Venice is always worth a visit, this is especially true in these Corona times! You can experience one of the most beautiful cities in the world without…
Venice in Corona times, overtourism
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Venice – its overtourism & stay in Corona times

Facts & figures about Italy's Lagoon City plus how it is here right now: Venice is undeniably one of the most popular places to visit in Europe. The uniqueness of its lagoon setting made it a worldwide attraction for centuries. Unfortunately,…
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Where to eat in style on the slopes in Zermatt, Switzerland, v.2.0

3 more mountain restaurants for discerning epicure: After returning from my third stay in Zermatt, I want to keep you updated when it comes to eating in style on the slopes in one of the world’s best and biggest ski resorts, located in the…
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(Super) short trip to Milan, Italy, & staying at Park Hyatt

The most perfectly located 5 star hotel in Italy’s second largest city: After my recent visit to Turin (see here my posts), I got the chance to get to know another city in north Italy, Milan, one of the fashion capitals of the world. I was…
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What to do on a 3-night stay in Turin, North Italy

How to walk & explore the capital city of Piedmont: Turin, the Piedmontese metropolis, does not get the hype it really deserves in terms of hot Italian tourist spots! When looking for a city trip in Italy, most travelers think of Rome,…
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Where to eat as a fine food lover in Turin, North Italy

Culinary delights - fine dining & ice cream - in Italy's fourth largest city: Turin, the destination of a short trip to the nearby northern Italy, undertaken with my husband a short time ago, surprised me extremely positively. Not only…
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A guide to visiting the Amalfi Coast, Italy, as a first-timer

5 worthwhile day trips from Positano/Italy: The Amalfi Coast, a 40 kilometers (25 miles) stretch of coastline between the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno in Italy’s south, is definitely one of the most picturesque seaside landscapes…
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Where to eat as a fine food lover in Positano, Italy

Culinary delights in the most picturesque town on the Amalfi Coast: Positano was my husband’s and my choice of base during our Amalfi Coast six-day vacation. Apart from enjoying a great time at our amazing boutique hotel (Hotel Villa Magia,…