From its cliffside setting just outside Sorrento, Maison La Minervetta offers breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius which are mirrored in the Mediterranean charm of its bright, nautical-inspired decor and vibrant ceramics. Formerly a family-run restaurant, this boutique hotel now offers 12 sea-facing rooms that boast floor-to-ceiling windows or balconies offering panoramic vistas of the azure waters. Whether unwinding on the sea-facing sun terrace or in the pool, you’re never far from the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean.
While there’s no restaurant, a lavish breakfast spread is a good start to the day and the restaurants and bars of Marina Grande can be reached by a long flight of stairs that winds down the cliff. Inviting lounges and terraces lend themselves to curling up with a good book, while the attractions of Sorrento, Positano and the coastal towns are within reach along the Amalfi’s renowned coastal drive.
This meticulously restored palazzo nestles on the picturesque coast of Palermo and has been transformed into a sanctuary of opulence and elegance by Rocco Forte and Olga Polizzi.
Villa Cora’s story is as opulent as its current incarnation; built in the 1860s by Baron Oppenheim, and visited by Princess Eugenia, wife of Napoleon III, and the Russian composer Tchaikovsky.
This beautiful villa-style hotel sits on a picturesquely rugged bay near Mount Etna and was originally built in 1919 as the seaside home of an English family.
With its enviable location in the Valley of the Temples, Hotel Villa Athena offers an unparalleled retreat steeped in history and luxury, where guests are treated to postcard-worthy views of the majestic Temple of Concordia.
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