The 5 Best Luxury Hotels on the Amalfi Coast for 2025
When it comes to legendary coastlines, few destinations rival the Amalfi Coast. With its dramatic cliffs, lemon groves, and centuries-old villas clinging to the rock, this UNESCO World Heritage site is home to some of the most exclusive accommodations in Europe. For the 2025 season, we’ve handpicked five standout luxury hotels that deliver exceptional design, […]
A New Design Boutique Hotel Opens in Noto, Sicily
In the rolling hills near Noto, Sicily, a new boutique hotel is capturing hearts and headlines. Braccialieri, a bold and colorful retreat just two kilometers from the Baroque capital of southeastern Sicily, reinvents traditional Sicilian charm through the lens of fashion designer Alessandro Enriquez. Once an 1800s olive estate, the property has been reborn into […]
Eco-Luxury Catamaran Charters 2025: Sailing the Med on Silent Sun
A hush falls over the Cyclades When Otoctone—Sunreef’s newest 80 Eco—left Porto Vecchio at dawn, only the lapping tide broke the silence. Meanwhile, a faint chapel bell marked the hour. No diesel growl, no blue haze, just a 24-metre cat gliding on sunlight. Consequently, charter guests across the Med now ask for “silent” yachts first […]
Belmond Splendido Portofino Reopens in Grand Style
A heritage icon with a modern soul Perched like a jewel set into the Mediterranean maquis, Belmond Splendido Portofino returns for the 2025 season. After all, a meticulous multi-year transformation by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio has refreshed every corner. As a result, whitewashed walls now frame hand-painted botanical murals. Moreover, terrazzo floors meet Midollino weave […]
Italy’s Most Anticipated Luxury Hotel Openings for Late 2025
As the luxury travel industry evolves, Italy continues to lead with grace and distinction. In the second half of 2025, a wave of high-end hotel openings promises to redefine elegance and exclusivity. These properties go beyond accommodation—they offer immersive, unforgettable experiences shaped by design, heritage, and a strong sense of place. Below is luxury.it’s curated […]
Villa La Vigie: Karl Lagerfeld’s Legendary Riviera Residence
Where Fashion Met the French Riviera Perched on a rocky promontory above Monte-Carlo Beach, Villa La Vigie remains one of the Riviera’s most enigmatic properties. Once the home of Karl Lagerfeld, this neoclassical jewel is now a playground for luxury brands and elite travelers alike. From hosting Impressionist painters to world-famous designers, the villa carries […]
Schumacher’s Ferrari F2001 Sells for €15.98M in Monaco
The Ferrari That Made History Some machines go beyond performance. They become legends. That’s exactly what happened on a sunny Saturday in Monaco, when the iconic Ferrari F2001, once driven by Michael Schumacher, sold for a jaw-dropping €15.98 million. Held by RM Sotheby’s inside the Monaco Grand Prix Paddock Club, the auction drew collectors from […]
Swarovski x Cracco: A Summer Sparkle on the Portofino Coast
When Swarovski lands on the Italian Riviera, subtlety isn’t the first word that comes to mind. And yet—here it is. A collaboration that manages to be both dazzling and composed, set against the postcard-perfect backdrop of Portofino. Following last year’s success at Milan’s Palazzo Citterio, the Austrian maison has brought its signature brilliance to the […]
Summer Fashion Takeover 2025: How Luxury Brands Are Conquering Beach Destinations
Let’s get one thing straight: the beach club scene was overdue for a reinvention. And in typical fashion, well—fashion delivered. What started as a few quiet pop-ups has become a full-blown coastal takeover, with the world’s most iconic maisons transforming summer retreats into luxury universes you don’t just visit—you live inside. If it all feels […]
Luxury Spa Weekend in Italy: Top 3 Retreats
Have you been dreaming of a luxury spa weekend in Italy? You’re not alone. In fact, wellness tourism in Italy has grown by 35% in recent years, and these three exceptional retreats show exactly why discerning travelers keep returning to the Bel Paese for restoration and renewal Why Choose Italy for Your Luxury Spa Weekend? […]