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J.K. Place Florence Wants to Be Your Home in the Cradle of the Renaissance

Jul 10, 2017  |   Contributor: Nick Kontis

Everyone has a favorite city. For most worldly explorers, Florence is near the top of many must-see lists. The time-skipping beauty of the cradle of the Renaissance comes complete with a romantic and enchanting spell that continues to leave one craving more.

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Grand Amore Takes Guest Service to Another Level With Personalized Gifts, Framed Home Photos & Sweet Treats

Oct 2, 2015  |   Contributor: Kavita Daswani

Blink, and it's easy to walk right past the Grand Amore Hotel & Spa, Florence's newest jewel of a property. There are no doormen, lines of luxury cars outside, or any of the other trappings of an upscale hotel. Instead, the slender entrance to Grand Amore is partially curtained, the hotel name engraved in small letters on the glass door. 

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Shhhhh...These Are the Quieter Destinations in Venice & Florence to Avoid the Crowds

Apr 8, 2015  |   Contributor: Dorothy Cascerceri

The weather is starting to warm up in two of Italy’s most popular cities: Venice and Florence, making these magical, historically- and culturally-rich destinations even more desirable to visit in the coming months. While spring and summer mean more sunny days and comfortable temperatures for tourists, it also means more visitors jamming the narrow streets and popular attractions. Don’t let the packs deter you from visiting all of the important sites, but check out these ideas of where to go and what to do to get away from the crowds:

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3 of Italy's Best Hotels for Avoiding the Crowds While Staying Near Top Attractions

Sep 15, 2014  |   Contributor: Eric Rosen

Ahhh, Italia! There is a reason Europe’s boot remains one of the world’s most popular tourism destinations; many, many reasons, in fact. From sprawling museums displaying art that spans several millennia to fabulous fashions, incomparable food and wine, dynamic cities and picturesque towns and not to mention friendly people, Italy truly is a traveler’s paradise.

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The St. Regis Florence & Hotel Savoy's Five-Star Dining and Amenities

Mar 22, 2012  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern  |  1 Comment

Even if you haven’t booked a room, there are ways to enjoy the five-star treatment at Florence’s finest hotels. Lunch and cocktails are two easy entrées to the luxury experience. Last spring the city’s longstanding landmark Grand Hotel was completely renovated and re-opened as the St. Regis Florence, further extending the legendary brand’s presence in Italy to accompany the St. Regis Rome.... Read More

Four Seasons Hotel Florence | Opulence Fit For Modern Royalty

Mar 15, 2012  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern  |  2 Comments

It may have just opened in 2008, but the five-star Four Seasons Hotel Firenze has much deeper ties to the history of the city of Florence. The opulent palace it occupies, Palazzo della Gherardesca, was the private residence of Florentine nobles, including a Pope, for five centuries before being transformed into a luxury hotel.... Read More

The “Situation” in Italy

Jun 6, 2011  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

MTV’s The Jersey Shore is filming its newest season in Florence, Italy, but is meeting some road blocks when it comes to the filming. While Pauly D, The Situation, Snooki, and JWoww are working in a pizzeria and feeding hungry fans a sneak peek... Read More

Snooki in Italian Hot Water

Jun 2, 2011  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Snooki has managed to find herself in Italian hot water, according to a report by US Weekly. Sources told the news agency that Snooki, real name Nicole Polizzi, and her Jersey Shore reality TV co-star JWoww, real name Jenni Farley, were driving in... Read More

Sleep with Rolex & Patek Philippe at Florence's Luxe L'O - Hotel L'Orologio

Apr 11, 2011  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Under the patronage of new Italian luxury hotel group Whythebest, one of Florence's hippest and best-hidden boutique hotels is getting set to welcome the fashion crowd to the city this summer during the Pitti Uomo men's shows.... Read More

Florence Hotel Villa San Michele: A Blissful Retreat

Jan 12, 2011  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Luxury Hotels: There are few places in Europe that are as beautiful as Florence in the springtime. Villa San Michele adds to this beauty in ways that are difficult to describe without seeing, smelling, and living it yourself (Although, I will give it my best shot).... Read More

Bedroom Suites Fit for a King at J.K. Place Firenze

Jan 10, 2011  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Luxury Hotels: A beautiful, quiet hotel tucked away in the Piazza Santa Maria Novella, a short five minutewalk from the Florence train station, J.K. Place is tucked into a very inconspicuous part of the piazza, so much so that at first it was difficult to spot.... Read More

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