Italy - Rome, Umbria & Puglia (13 Days): The BEST with Style - Accommodations
Rome, St. Regis Grand Hotel: 1 Night
Built in 1894 as the first deluxe hotel in Rome, the St. Regis Grand
is within walking distance of the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain
and Via Veneto. Upon reopening in mid-December 1999, after an
extensive restoration and renovation, the St. Regis Grand reclaimed
its status as the finest hotel in Rome and one of the best in the
world. This honor has been re-emphasized by recently being named to
Conde Nast Travelers Gold List.
The St. Regis Grand features luxuriously appointed guest rooms
and suites in an eclectic combination of Empire, Regency and Louis
XV styles. Every guest room has a unique hand-painted fresco
depicting a Roman scene installed above the beds' headboards, and
features Murano glass chandeliers and Hermes bathroom amenities.
You can enjoy a unique dining experience at the Restaurant
Vivendo, nominated by Zagat as the number one restaurant in Rome,
and the Gold Key award winner for design and decor. The private wine
cellar, Di Vino, selected to be depositaire de l’enotheque Dom
Perignon, offers private dining with regional and international
menus enhanced by a wide selection of wines to complement each
course.
Torgiano, Hotel Le Tre
Vaselle: 3 Nights
Within the city walls of Torgiano is the 5-star Hotel Le Tre Vaselle,
a refined inn and restaurant. The structure of the large 17th
century manor is characteristic of an old Umbrian residence with its
thick stone walls, wooden beams, terracotta floors and impressive
stone fireplaces. The fine decor combines antique Umbrian
furnishings from the 17th and 18th century, hand-woven fabrics from
central Italy, trompe-l'oeils, oil paintings, embroidery and antique
etchings on a viticultural theme.
The windows look out on terraces, gardens, courtyards and the
wide Tiber River valley. The surroundings are reflected in the menus
offered which are based on local and regional products which arrive
daily from the Lungarotti farm.
Bedrooms and suites, quiet and airy, have views across the
surrounding valley over the terraces, courtyards, or a baroque
garden. Le Tre Vaselle's 61 rooms and suites are all decorated with
antique furniture and equipped with independent air conditioning and
heating, direct-access phone in the bedroom and bathroom, satellite
TV with radio, radio-alarm, safe, bar, and bathroom with tub, shower
and hairdryer.
Le Tre Vaselle has an outdoor pool with sun-deck among
century-old olive trees, and an indoor pool with whirlpool and
counter-current swimming, sauna and a small, equipped gym.
Spoleto, Villa Milani: 2 Nights
Situated a few kilometers from the historical center of Spoleto, in
a splendid position that dominates the town, the Villa Milani is
surrounded by 20 acres of natural meadows and woods. Built in 1880,
the villa was the country residence of the architect Giovanni
Battista Milani, one of the most important exponents of the Roman
architecture. It was named a Historical Residence by Regione Umbria.
Villa Milani has 11 rooms furnished with valuable antique
furnishings. The 18th century portal of the Salon opens on an
Italian garden, embellished by a Renaissance fountain and travertine
balustrade. The swimming pool overlooks the green meadows and the
woods of Monteluco Valley. Villa Milani's restaurant and its
creative cuisine is the ideal place to discover the typical tastes
of the past accompanied by vintage wines.
Vieste,
Palace Hotel Pizzomunno: 1 Night
Set amid luxuriant vegetation, where pines and olive trees alternate
with the bright and colorful bougainvillaea, the hotel, blends the
antique and modern in its furnishings, skilfully creating a refined
and exclusive atmosphere. Winner of the prestigious title the “Best
Hotel in Italy” in 1995, to make the guest’s stay as comfortable
and pleasant as possible, there are many efficient facilities: two
swimming pools – an Olympic-sized one and another for children –
three tennis courts, a private beach with the finest golden sand,
five bars, three restaurants, pizzeria, bazaar, hairdresser’s salon,
boutiques, a cinema, discotheque, a billiards room and a private
heliport. The Palace Hotel Pizzomunno, also has a fitness centre
and beauty centre.
The renowned “Trabucco” restaurant offers excellent regional and
national cuisine amid enchanting natural surroundings.
The Palace Hotel Pizzomunno is clearly one of the most exclusive
structures in the whole Gargano area, boasting of 14 suites and 184
en-suite rooms. All are beautifully furnished with many
conveniences: hydro massage bath, hairdryer, air-conditioning,
telephone, satellite TV, radio, video-recorder, safe, fridge bar,
and terrazzo.
Monopoli, Il Melograno:
4 Nights
In a little known corner of Italy, once part of Magna Graecia, rich
in history and architecture and blessed with a tradition of fine cuisine, you will find Il
Melograno, a 17th century “Masseria" or fortified farmhouse built
originally as a defense against Saracen and Byzantine invaders.
Today, after an impeccable restoration, it is a luxurious five star
Relais & Chateaux hotel, nestled in a sea of olive trees bent by
breezes from the Adriatic and gnarled by the passing centuries.
Flanked by olive trees dating back to biblical times, the Ristorante
Il Melograno specializes in the Apulian version of the much
acclaimed Mediterranean cuisine. Puglia is renowned for its vast
variety of dishes based on local vegetables and hand made pastas
unique to the region. The olive oil is pressed from olives grown on
the estate, and many of the seasonable vegetables come from the
hotel garden.
Located 5 miles from Il Melograno property, near the ruins of
ancient Egnazia, is the Le Tamerici Beach Club – a relaxing large
sandy beach. The hotel offers a complimentary scheduled shuttle
service for your convenience.
Each of the 31 rooms is nestled around the central piazza, and has
been individually furnished with antiques under the care of the
owner Camillo Guerra, an art and antique dealer. All of the rooms
are air-conditioned and equipped with satellite TV, security safe
and mini bar.