A couple of years ago I visited the hot springs at Saturnia. It was a hot Sunday afternoon and the terme was crowded. I vowed to return on a cooler day, mid week, in the hope that there would be fewer people. The idea of sitting in hot water on a hot day didn’t appeal […]
Baglioni Hotels recently asked readers and followers to share their Unforgettable Day ideas on social media by way of a Facebook contest. Results included over two hundred creative and unique proposals. This is the last in a series of posts in which we are sharing some of the most interesting ideas sourced from the comments received […]
The Mille Miglia usually drags into our town of Vicenza in the late afternoon, cars creep through the Piazza Signori, then roar out of town via the Corso Palladio. This year we decided to do it differently and went to where the action starts, Brescia, early in the day, a university town about 100km northeast […]
Tuscany is full of great cities, which are home to wonderful art, theatre, food and fashion. For centuries Tuscany has been an epicentre of culture. On my recent travels, I came across some amazing small villages. These places are replete with stories and awesome views and host some of the most fabulous sights I have […]
Buon appetito! It’s a familiar refrain heard across family dining tables across Italy every day, as well as in all Baglioni properties in Italy, London and (soon) The Maldives. This year Baglioni Hotels is showcasing the best of Italian cuisine with some innovative takes on traditional Italian classics. Food has always been important to us […]
In May 2015, my visit to Venice just happened to coincide with an annual local event, La Vogalonga Regatta. This serendipitous coincidence turned out to be a highlight of my time in La Serenissima especially since I could root for a friend… When I learned that I would be able to witness La Vogalonga I […]
Of course, when in Tuscany one must set aside time to journey out to the Tuscan countryside and explore some of their world-famous wineries. There is nothing better than immersing oneself in one of the elements that Tuscany prides itself on, wine! Back during my days of getting married in Tuscany I led our family […]
Coffee drinking in Italy is seen as a right rather than just a pleasant way to start the day, so much so that the price of a coffee in Italy is regulated by the government. If you stand at the bar to order and drink your coffee, it will always be a fixed low price, […]
Baglioni Hotels recently held a Facebook contest asking readers and followers to share their Unforgettable Day ideas on social media. The results included over two hundred inspiring and creative proposals. This is the 3rd in a series of posts in which we are sharing some of the most interesting ideas sourced from the comments received on […]
I have recently been watching the runway shows for autumn/winter in Europe. With a few exceptions, I found them to be a little excessive to appeal to a wide audience. So it was a relief to visit Florence last week to see the gorgeous and wearable spring fashion styles in the shop windows. My first […]
