Most Romantic Resorts in Italy

Italy – the land of romance and beauty. From ancient ruins to stunning mountain vistas, Italy has something for everyone. But if seek a romantic getaway, there's no better place to go than the country's most romantic resorts. Are you looking for a luxurious beach retreat, a secluded mountain hideaway or a quiet countryside retreat? Italy has plenty of romantic resorts to choose from.

Italy is known for its stunning landscapes, delicious cuisine, and romantic resorts. From Tuscany's rolling hills to the picturesque canals of Venice, Italy offers a variety of romantic getaways for couples looking for a unique experience. Whether you're looking for a luxurious villa in the countryside or an intimate boutique hotel in the city, Italy has something to offer every couple. In this discussion, we'll explore some of Italy's most romantic resorts and discover why they are so popular with couples seeking an unforgettable holiday experience.

Are you seeking a romantic getaway with your significant other? Italy is the perfect destination for a romantic vacation. From the breathtaking beauty of the Italian countryside to the country's culture and history, there are many reasons why Italy is the most romantic place to visit. If you’re looking for a romantic vacation that will be truly unforgettable, why not consider one of Italy’s most romantic resorts? From luxurious villas and spas to secluded beaches with stunning views, Italy has something for everyone when it comes to romance.

For those seeking romance and luxury, look no further than the Il Salviatino in Florence. As one of Italy’s most luxurious resorts, Il Salviatino offers stunning views of the beautiful Tuscan landscape, a world-class spa, and an array of fine dining options. The resort also boasts a host of amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness centre, several outdoor swimming pools, and a private beach.

For couples seeking a romantic getaway, the Hotel Ravello in Amalfi is a perfect choice. A few steps away from the ocean, Hotel Ravello offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Amalfi Coast. The hotel has a variety of amenities, including a spa and several restaurants. Also, the hotel is close to the historic town of Amalfi, where couples can explore the cobblestone streets and charming shops. For a more secluded and intimate getaway, consider the Castiglioncello del Trinoro. The small boutique hotel is nestled among the vineyards of the Val d’Orcia region. It offers breathtaking views of the Tuscan countryside, a world-class spa, and a fine-dining restaurant. Lastly, the hotel is very close to the town of Montepulciano, where guests can explore the beautiful streets and stores.

The Hotel Cipriani in Venice is another great option for those seeking a romantic getaway. This hotel is situated on the Grand Canal, offering breathtaking views of the city. The hotel has a variety of amenities, including a spa and several restaurants. It is close to many of Venice’s most famous attractions, such as the Grand Canal, St. Mark’s Square, and the Rialto Bridge.

No matter which of these romantic resorts you choose, you can be sure that you and your significant other will have an unforgettable romantic vacation in Italy. With its stunning views, world-class amenities, and charm, Italy is the perfect place to escape from the boring everyday life-you can create special memories with your loved one here.

Here are Italy’s other resorts that you should definitely consider for a romantic escape: The Grand Hotel Tremezz: Located on the picturesque Lake Como, is one of Italy’s most romantic resorts. With its stunning views of the lake, luxurious amenities and gourmet cuisine, this resort is the perfect place to relax and enjoy romantic moments together. Another perfect destination is the Hotel Villa Serbelloni, located in the heart of Bellagio. With its exquisite interiors, beautiful gardens and breathtaking views of Lake Como, this hotel is excellent for a romantic escape.

The Grand Hotel Villa Igiea, located in Palermo, is a fitting romantic retreat. This luxurious hotel offers spectacular views of the city and the Mediterranean; it has a tranquil atmosphere for a romantic getaway. If you’re looking for a romantic hideaway, then the Relais & Chateaux Castello di Sammezzano is a perfect choice. Located in the rolling hills of Tuscany, this stunning castle is the ideal place to spend a romantic evening together.

Finally, the Grand Hotel Majestic, located in Venice, is a romantic spot that you won’t forget. With its beautiful canal views, sumptuous cuisine and luxurious amenities, this hotel is the perfect place to enjoy a nice holiday. No matter the romantic getaway you’re looking for, Italy has plenty of romantic resorts to choose from. So, start planning your romantic escape now and explore the country’s most alluring resorts.

TUMI Spring 2023 Collection

TUMI Spring 2023 Collection

TUMI, the leading international travel, lifestyle and accessories brand, continues to merge world-class design with cutting-edge innovation in its Spring 2023 collection, with new additions to the iconic Alpha Bravo Collection, a relaunch of the bestselling Voyageur Collection, the minimalist Harrison Collection and the TUMI | McLaren 60th Anniversary Collection.

The iconic Alpha Bravo collection stays true to its utilitarian roots with rugged styling and unmatched durability. Embodying the "go anywhere, do anything" attitude of the original line, key pieces this season include the Navigation Backpack, Platoon Sling and the Compass Crossbody, an on-trend flap silhouette that's just as comfortable on urban treks as outdoor expeditions. Bravo continues to leverage its military-inspired heritage with a new capsule collection that reimagines the great escape for the modern nomad. Inspired by Australia's deep connection to the outdoors, this capsule focuses on functional styles used to explore the wild terrain beyond our city's borders. Made in a durable lightweight nylon incorporating sustainable materials, versatile styles like the Expedition Backpack are fully equipped for any adventure.

Reflecting TUMI's ongoing commitment to sustainability, the relaunch of the beloved women's Voyageur collection incorporates recycled materials into core designs, highlighting TUMI's dedication to making products of exceptional quality and unparalleled durability. The collection has also been redesigned to focus on versatility and enhanced functionality, allowing clients to personalize their bags with TUMI+ travel accessories like the Charm Pouch, Small Organizer, Modular Accessory Pouch, and more. This season's assortment includes redesigned best-sellers like the Celina Backpack and the Valetta Tote (which comes in multiple sizes), as well as fresh, on-trend silhouettes reimagined for women on-the-go including the Adelaide Hobo Crossbody and the Loha Slim Hip Bag.

Keep things simple with the minimalist Harrison collection. Clean silhouettes and pared-down details offer a balance of contemporary and timeless style. Each piece delivers major functionality. This season, the William Backpack, Bradner Backpack and Osborn Roll Top Backpack are the perfect solution for compact and lightweight everyday use, while best-sellers like Gregory Sling offer a modern take on the classic sling. All are available in Reflective color.

Another highlight of the Spring 2023 season is the launch of the TUMI | McLaren 60th Anniversary Collection, a commemorative collaboration in their signature Papaya colorway. A seamless integration of lifestyle, fashion and technology, TUMI's ongoing collaboration with McLaren flourishes with new seasonal pieces like the Torque Sling, Velocity Backpack and Aero International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On, designed to accommodate the needs of premium clients on the go. Packing cases and portfolios will also be added this season.

Finally, color makes its mark in hardside collections, virtually guaranteeing that TUMI luggage continues to stand out from the crowd. New colorways this season include Lilac, Coral and Mist in the 19 Degree collection, Dark Denim in the 19 Degree Aluminum collection and Blaze Red in the TEGRA-LITE® collection.

Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel and performance luxury essentials, designed to upgrade, uncomplicate and beautify all aspects of life on the move. Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, we're committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in pursuit of their passions. The brand is sold globally in over 75 countries with approximately 2,000 points of sale.

Luxury Maldives Travel Experiences

Luxury Maldives Travel Experiences

Innovative private aviation company XO and Kudadoo Private Island have partnered to offer exclusive benefits, allowing members to experience the most elevated experience in the sky and on land.

This allows the world's most discerning travelers to enjoy premium travel and access to this intimate private island comprising just 15 expansive, overwater Ocean Residences in the Maldives' Lhaviyani Atoll, where guests are offered Anything, Anytime, Anywhere, including all spa treatments, fine dining and private in, on and underwater experiences with very limited exclusions.

On top of the existing benefits (see below), Kudadoo now offers XO members the following exclusive packages to ensure they experience the highest extravagance from their trip to the Kudadoo Maldives resort:

Destination Dining: Guests can choose from a gourmet picnic with eight different champagnes to choose from on Dream Island sandbank, eating under the palms in the jungle, on the beach, or on your own private Ocean Residence terrace.

Golf across the atoll: Enjoy a barefoot round of golf in 30°C+ sunshine in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Just a speedboat transfer to Kuredu, XO members can play with no dress code or handicap required.

Specialty Diving: Among the many diving courses available – from beginner through to advanced PADI – unique experiences include a digital underwater photography class, night diving, coral and wreck diving, and PADI divemaster training. The Discover Scuba (1 dive) + subsequent dives as well as the PADI Scuba tune-up and U/W scooter introduction to diving, are included in the AAA package. Additional dives are chargeable, from $265

Be a Marine Biologist for the day: Led by the resident marine biologist, discover and learn more about manta rays, sea turtles, and coral reefs and join a snorkeling excursion to meet these beautiful creatures up close.

Existing Benefits: XO members can currently enjoy 10 percent off the best available room rates, a complimentary five-course lunch for two at the undersea restaurant for a minimum 3-night stay, and complimentary return seaplane transfers from Velena International Airport or speedboat/ transfers from Maafaru International airport for those staying seven nights or more.

Lynn Fischer, Chief Marketing Officer at XO, said, "This partnership characterizes XO experiences. We deliver elevated travel beyond the jet. XO members not only have access to our innovative private aviation service but are now offered unique, exclusive access to luxury, fully inclusive resort with dedicated packages and benefits."

Bradley Calder, General Manager at Kudadoo says, "We look forward to welcoming XO members to the island. These added exclusive packages mean that guests can fully switch off and enjoy all the luxury that the XO and Kudadoo partnership has to offer."

XO is defining the future of travel, revolutionizing global access to private aviation through its unique shared flights, Membership, elevated service, and ground-breaking technology. XO is part of Vista, the world's first private aviation ecosystem, integrating a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light flying solutions to cover all key aspects of private aviation. XO clients have access to aircraft covering a full spectrum of cabin classes through the XO app or a dedicated Aviation Advisor.

Kudadoo Private Island comprises just 15 expansive, over water Ocean Residences and is just a scenic 40-minute direct seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport and designed by Yuji Yamazaki. A sanctuary of serenity for those seeking a fully inclusive luxury experience, defined by the philosophy of freedom offering an anything, anytime, anywhere concept. Personal butlers are available 24 hours a day to assist in making this possible. Ocean Residences start from US$3,800/£2,775/€3,125 per night, excluding taxes on a fully inclusive basis.

LaoSafe Grows interest in Emerging Destination Laos

LaoSafe Grows interest in Emerging Destination Laos

The official website of the LaoSafe programme, which provides an improved digital experience for visitors to Laos, as well as for businesses certified under the national initiative, has experienced unprecedented surges in traffic over the past few weeks.

The latest promotional video released in August, has recently raked in over a quarter of a million views, making it one of the website's most watched videos of the year. The video follows a couple as they journey through some of the varied attractions that the country has to offer: a stay a in a luxury 5-star hotel, a tranquil visit to an iconic Buddhist stupa, adventurous activities zip lining and kayaking through various karst rock formations, and, finally, a relaxing cup of freshly brewed Lao coffee surrounded by nature.

Department of Tourism Management Director General, Mme Darany Phommavongsa, of the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism said of the website: "More and more visitors are arriving in Laos since the country fully reopened its borders in May. A good number of these are already aware of the LaoSafe programme and are interested to find out which businesses are LaoSafe certified."

While navigating the website, users can view exciting tourism promotional videos, search for LaoSafe certified businesses, tour guides, and drivers, obtain information on trainers and assessors, or browse useful resources uploaded to the site, including standards guides and training materials.

Implemented by the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, and approved by the Ministry of Health, LaoSafe is a nationwide initiative designed to create a world-class health and hygiene system within the tourism and hospitality industry.

Sector-specific standards have been developed for accommodation, food and beverage, tour guides, and drivers, to raise the benchmark of hygiene provision throughout the country and to build international confidence in Laos as a safe tourist destination.

Mme Darany Phommavongsa noted that "increased traffic to the LaoSafe website can be traced to several different countries, primarily Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and the USA. We are pleased to report that this programme is helping to promote Laos as a safe, secure destination for travellers in the region and around the world."

The LaoSafe programme is supported by the Skills for Tourism Project (LAO/029), which is co-financed by the governments of the Lao PDR, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and Switzerland, and implemented by the Ministry of Education and Sports of Laos and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.