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Editor’s note: Dream of Italy usually covers 3-star and above Italy accommodations as that’s where our demographic stays. But we were intrigued by how this new Venice hostel is marketing itself to Baby Boomers. Recently renovated and reopened in June 2013, the urban chic Generator Hostel sits on the island of Giudecca and across the lagoon from St. Mark’s Square, …
Venice is simply ravishing no matter the angle; but how often do you get to see it from a bird’s eye view? If you’re in La Serenissima between June 19 and 23, you could have Dinner in the Sky over Venice. The Hotel Cipriani will be serving dinner and drinks on a platform 164 feet above the luxury hotel’s swimming …
Venice’s Gritti Palace hotel will re-open in February 2013 following a 15-month renovation. (Unfortunately, it will not be in open in time for Carnevale which is at the end of January this year.) The palace which was originally built in 1475 as a private residence is part of Starwood’s Luxury Collection. All of the hotel’s 61 rooms and 21 suites …
I’ve long been a fan of JDB Fine Hotels & Resorts. Judy Baer and her team have a knack for representing truly unique and charming hotels in Italy and beyond. I often learn about a special new property from their offerings or see a place that I’ve reviewed (and loved) make it onto their list. JDB is a fantastic operation …
Venice is suffering. Due to severe economic strain, Venice is auctioning off some of its historic palazzi, reports The Telegraph (U.K.) Who is buying these cherished buildings, and what will they do with them? Unfortunately, many of the palazzos are destined to an ill fate. Most will be converted into hotels—certainly not the best option for Venice or the buildings’ …
Venice The Deal: 149€ ($210) per night plus tax for a Hilton King room at the 5-star Hilton Molino Stucky Hotel during the months of July and August. The Details: This is a steal since the regular nightly rate at this new luxury hotel is over $400 per night! You must book 21 days in advance. Use the discount code:PR20AP …
If you’ll be in Venice this summer (checking out their film festival, perhaps?), but still haven’t found a place to stay, let us offer you a taste of the good life. The luxurious 5-star Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Hotel (we’ve reviewed it in our Venice e-book) is offering an incredible deal: $210 a night (excluding tax) for a Hilton King …
This is an excerpt from the February 2008 issue of Dream of Italy: The 15th-century palazzo belonging to Venice’s prominent Sagredo family lay abandoned for 25 years before work began on transforming it into the new and exclusive hotel, Ca’ Sagredo. It took seven years to renovate the frescoes, plaster work and wall-size canvases that the Sagredos collected and commissioned. …
Venice’s Hilton Molino Stucky has introduced a unique fitness program with a distinctively Venetian flavor: Gondolier Training! The first-of-its-kind Molino Stucky Gondolier Training provides an intense full body workout, as well as a rare glimpse into one of Venice’s timeless traditions. Participants are taught the basics, from the physical technique of balancing and using the oar, to etiquette and conduct …
We’ve crossed the pond! Last weekend, The London Sunday Times wrote about Dream of Italy, specifically our travel planning off shoot, The Italian Dream Concierge. In “The A-Lister’s Guide to Luxury Travel,” reporter Paul Croughton details how yours truly and other high-end planners can offer you once-in-a-lifetime experiences. He writes, “The bespoke travel arranger has contacts where mere wandering mortals …
