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Collezione EM Announces the Opening of Violino d’Oro

Dec 25, 2023  |   Contributor: Ela Walz

Collezione EM opened its latest hotel, Vi

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Exclusive Luxury Under the Radar At the Baglioni Hotel Luna Venice

Apr 28, 2017  |   Contributor: Eric Rosen

Venice has no shortage of landmark hotels with prestigious names like the Gritti Palace, the Hotel Danieli and the Belmond Hotel Cipriani.

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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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Sip on Rare Wines While Sailing Through Italy, Croatia & Slovenia This Fall

Jan 15, 2015  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

French wines and the open seas? Sounds like the perfect combination to us. Which is the same sentiment Larry and Laura Martin, founders and owners of Food & Wine Trails, shared when envisioning their President's 2015 Ultimate Wine Cruise. Gleamed from his 25 years of producing wine cruises, the  trip will compile Larry's four favorite things: a luxurious small-ship cruise, curated and rare wines, traveling during the harvest season and visiting new wine regions.

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JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts Venture Into Italy With Newest Venice Property

Dec 5, 2014  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts is making their way into Italy with the opening of their Venice property in March 2015. Set on a lagoon location within the island, the hotel offers views of St Mark’s Square and La Serenissima and was created in collaboration with award-winning Italian architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners.

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Celebrate Good Health & Try Traditional Dishes at The Feast Day of the Madonna della Salute This Friday

Nov 19, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Venice can get pretty touristy, but if you're looking for an event that tends to draw in just as many locals as it does visitors, the Feast Day of the Madonna della Salute is it, and it's just a quick day trip from Milan. The religious festival takes place on November 21, celebrating the end of the bubonic plaque that terrorized the city from 1630 to 1631 and allows people to give thanks to the Virgin Mary for stepping in and saving the day.

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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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Get Outdoors This Summer in Venice and Enjoy Palladio Hotel & Spa's Lush Gardens

May 30, 2014  |   Contributor: Donald Herrera-Fairbairn

Free time is often filled these days with the buzz of TVs, the Internet, smartphones, tablets and video games, and many of the joys of life seem to have been swept under the rug. Whether intentional or not, Palladio Hotel & Spa by the Bauer Hotel group is combating the current focus on tech entertainment by offering its guests a reason to get outdoors this summer.

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Adam Tihany-Designed Oro Restaurant Opens With Michelin-Starred Executive Chef Davide Bisetto

May 1, 2014  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Interior designer Adam D. Tihany is incredibly well known for his restaurant work, including Thomas Keller’s Per Sé and BouchonLe Cirque 2000 and Sirio for the Maccioni family, and Daniel Boulud’s Daniel in New York City. He's so iconic that Rizzoli even published a book about his interiors called Tihany: Iconic Hotels and Restaurant Interiors. Wanting to tap into some of that esteem, the Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice hired Tihany to design their new restaurant project, Oro. 

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6 Hotel Packages to Start Planning Your Trip to Carnivale in Venice

Oct 31, 2013  |   Contributor: Tara Imperatore

The annual Venice Carnival attracts thousands of people to its masquerade-themed parties, elegant galas, and gourmet dinners every year. From February 22-March 4, 2014, the vibrant festival will once again be a sought-after experience for locals and tourists, alike. Visit Carnevale.Venezia.it to see a complete list of events, find a hotel and see pictures of all the fun from previous years. And with the holidays coming up, this might be a great gift idea too!

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George Clooney Hand Delivers Casamigos Tequila to Hotel Cipriani, Venice

Sep 12, 2013  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

The world already loves George Clooney through his film and humanitarian work, but now you can love him through tequila! Casamigos Tequila is the award-winning love child of Clooney and his old friend Rande Gerber (a restaurant and bar mogul) and if you're staying in the Hotel Cipriani in Venice, you can try some out yourself.... Read More

Architecture Tours From Rhode Island to Rio de Janeiro

Aug 10, 2012  |   Contributor: Lena Katz

The Martin House Complex is a main attraction on the “All Wright All Day” tour in Buffalo/Niagara.... Read More

Touring World Famous Architecture Destinations

Aug 10, 2012  |   Contributor: Lena Katz  |  1 Comment

One unsung bonus of travel is that it makes students of us all. Subjects like religion, world history and art—which many people snoozed through in school—become a thousand times more interesting when you’re actually in the place that that the saints walked and the world-changing battles were fought.... Read More

Saint Mark's Basilica

Aug 1, 2012  |   Contributor: Michael Pearse

This Roman Catholic cathedral is by far the most famous church in the city of Venice and is a superb display of Byzantine architecture that is comparable aesthetically to the most renowned structures in the world.... Read More

Best Things to do in Venice

Aug 1, 2012  |   Contributor: Michael Pearse

With a rich history, beautiful architecture and some amazing things to do in Venice, it is no wonder that this centuries-old city is a beacon for all types of travelers.... Read More

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