Masseria Le Carrube Ostuni

Masseria Le Carrube is a typical masseria (farmhouse) with a traditional tile roof, whose walls have the inner side with the stones in view and the external side whitewashed. Only 6 km away from Ostuni downtown, it is situated at the feet of the hill on which “The White Town” rises up as a background, in a secluded and exclusive area characterised by the colours and the flavours of the Maquis shrubland, the typical vegetation...

Hotel Oasi Panarea

The Hotel Oasi is located in Panarea, the smallest of the Aeolian Islands, in San Pietro, the heart of the island where shops and club are concentrated and in August becomes the most vibrant places in the Mediterranean. The hotel is only a five minute walk from the only landing on the island. Inside the hotel exudes a romantic atmosphere with a garden of arabesque lines and a whirlpool geothermal...

Abbazia De Luxe Venice

Just minutes from the historic center of Venice, the Abbazia de luxe is a luxurious lodging created from the former monastery of the Frati Carmelitani Scalzi (barefoot Carmelite friars) of Venice; the interior is the fruit of an attentive and careful study of furnishings placing it among the best and most exclusive bed & breakfasts of Venice. Each suite offers different environments, seducing guests with their extraordinary...

Villa Di Capovento Castellina in Chianti

Villa di Capovento is built of stone, as is typical in Chianti. Oil and watercolor paintings by my father line the walls, and the windows are dressed with raw linen curtains that were woven by a local craftsman. The furniture comes from my mother’s collection – she wasn’t one for stamp-collecting but this... Each piece comes from a different period but all represent a beautiful Tuscany style. Stella and I collect flowers...

Villa Zagara Garden Taormina

I should like introducing myself: I am Massimo Messina, the owner of Villa Zagara Garden, in Taormina. Having travelled a lot, I have had the emotion of visiting many fantastic places around the world, but I’ve always felt the inner feeling and desire of returning back to the land I belong: Sicily, and more precisely, Taormina! I have the privilege of living in one of the most fascinating and enchanting corners of Taormina...