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Jun 9, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien This is one place where we wouldn’t mind getting lost. The beautiful star-shaped Masone Labyrinth just opened last month in the Fontanellato region of Parma, and offers over 700,000 square feet of bamboo maze to lose yourself in. ... Read More |
Jun 2, 2015 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich There may be a large gender divide in many workplaces, but in the realm of wine, women have been steadily rising to the top. Not only do female consumers outweigh that of men, the number of female winemakers and sommeliers continue to rise every year. ... Read More |
Jun 2, 2015 | Contributor: Beth Graham Umbria is quite possibly my favorite region of Italy. Having lived in Milan, Umbria could not be a greater contrast. Milan is productive, fashionable, hurried and formal. But in Umbria, the pace is slow, the people are inviting and warm, and the food is simple and sumptuous. ... Read More |
May 10, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico As we gear up for Mother’s Day on May 10, we began considering a fun and unique way to honor mom this year. Realizing that sometimes it’s the things that can’t be purchased that really mean the most, we decided to focus on the intangible gifts. Whether it’s flying to another country, road tripping to a nearby state or fulfilling your mother's lifelong dream, we hold our travel memories with mom close to our hearts. So we took to social media to ask you about your favorite sojourn stories involving your mother. The responses were touching, funny and deeply personal. We complied 12 of them to share with you. To get things started, here’s my own personal memory of an adventure shared with my mom: ... Read More |
May 8, 2015 | Contributor: Elisabeth Rushton There’s a plethora of outstanding hotels in Rome, but Parco dei Principi is unquestionably amongst the finest. The exclusive property has played host countless luminaries since it opened in 1964, including The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Brigitte Bardot and most recently the President of China. Woody Allen took up residence in the Royal Suite in 2012 for three months while filming To Rome with Love, and had a treadmill hoisted up to his sun terrace. It still remains there today for future guests to work up a sweat while admiring the panoramic views. ... Read More |
May 7, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa Stempien On Friday, Expo Milano 2015 began, kicking off a six-month period of global showcases dedicated to the technology, culture and gastronomic traditions of over 140 countries around the world. Needless to say, it’s a big deal. ... Read More |
Apr 22, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico The 2015 Milan Expo is just around the corner, and participating in the event this year is Be Open, an international foundation working in the fields of design and creativity. Last Monday the foundation unveiled their Garden of Wonders exhibit at the Botanical Gardens of Brera. The project’s central theme is perfume and the re-interoperation of now defunct luxury brands. ... Read More |
Apr 17, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico With the first episode of Game of Thrones Season 5 having aired this past Sunday, we have been daydreaming about castles, palaces and royalty all week. And, since Americans have a never-ending fascination with British kings and queens, it got us wondering what it’d be like to rent out a palace on our next vacation. ... Read More |
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: ... Read More |
Mar 31, 2015 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team Cars are much more interesting when combined with art, which is why we’re looking forward to seeing the Jaguar Land Rover sculpture exhibitions at Fuorisalone. Taking place April 14-19 during the international furniture fair Salone del Mobile, Fuorisalone events will be held all throughout Milan, including two unique Jaguar sculptures that mix modern art with automotive design: Word Cloud and Unstoppable Spirit. ... Read More |
Feb 26, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico Spring is officially less than a month away and soon these dreary, bone-chilling days will be a thing of the past (even though East Coasters may beg to differ). But before we say goodbye to winter, there’s still plenty of time to hit the slopes for to enjoy late season skiing. With extended daylight hours, warmer weather, fewer crowds and longer lift opening times, this is one of the best times to pack up your gear and head to the mountains. Here are five ski resorts for March and April ski holidays: ... Read More |
Jan 29, 2015 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico We love the start of a new year; and not just because all the “New Year, New You” hype, but more so because it means 365 days of potential travel ahead. For 2015, to assist you with your own travel plans, we thought we’d put together a list of some of our favorite destinations to visit by month. Keeping in mind that sightseeing is typically an outdoor activity, we chose each destination based on its sunniest and/or its most pleasant weather months. ... Read More |
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. ... Read More |
Jan 1, 2015 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich If you haven't traveled to Milan yet, 2015 is your year, because the next World's Fair will be there. The Expo will carry the theme "Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life," and is expecting to bring at least 29 million visitors during its May 1-October 31 run. ... Read More |
Dec 19, 2014 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico You might not have heard of Legnano, but if you love Milan, you may enjoy this quaint Italian town with around 60,000 inhabitants about 12 miles from the fashion capital. If the allure of Milan has you thinking of owning a home there but you’d prefer a location outside of the hustle and bustle of the city, you may want to consider Via Roma Legnano. ... Read More |
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