Tag Archives: Italy
December 7, 2011 by Michael Hill
Francesca Bortolotto Possati is the chairwoman and CEO of the Bauers Hotel Group in Venice, Italy. Many consider the original Bauer Hotel – opened in 1880 – to be the city’s finest, and it’s thanks to her watchful eye that the Bauer continues to be the premier Venetian destination for royalty, ambassadors and film stars alike. www.bauervenezia.c...
September 16, 2011 by Michael Hill
As the screen fades to black after Nights of Cabiria, the audience buzzes with praises of “genius,” “innovator” and “classic.” This early cinematic classic by Federico Fellini, one of the most highly regarded filmmakers of all time, was a part of TIFF Bell Lightbox’s “Fellini: Spectacular Obsessions” and Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery’s “Fellini:...
September 16, 2011 by Michael Hill
The home to many influential Italian innovators, like Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo Galilei, Tuscany is one idolized region no traveller would ever want to miss. The capital is Florence – its city centre a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site – where sightseers can stand in awe of the city’s many artistic and architectural wonders, including th...
September 16, 2011 by Michael Hill
A picturesque landscape that arouses envy from the friends of those who visit its cinematic backdrop, Italy’s Amalfi Coast is renowned the world over for its spectacular climate and even more incredible scenery. If you’re ever cruising along the winding roads of this iconic and striking region – the cool breeze dancing in your hair and the salty...
September 16, 2011 by Michael Hill2
While many vacation destinations offer a multi-page menu of pampering pleasantries, few do so with artistic architecture that renders a lasting imprint on guests. Here are just a few global locales that not only indulge, but inspire.
Alila Villas, Uluwatu, Bali
The water may crash against the shore of Bali’s Bukit peninsula, but you don’t ne...
September 16, 2011 by Michael Hill
While Italy’s southwestern coast is indeed a crowning jewel, the southeast is no slouch, either. With the Adriatic Sea to the east, the Ionian Sea to the southeast, and the Gulf of Taranto to the south, Apulia (or Puglia in Italian) is an outstanding region that forms the heel of Italy’s boot. The area is rich in both history and culture, and wh...
June 10, 2011 by Christine Cushing2
It was at the four-hour mark of travelling over 150 clicks per hour that we all started to get a little edgy and really needed to eat – and fast. That is when I was first seduced by the cutest little wild strawberries, sitting perfectly on top of a simple pastry shell nestled in a thin layer of vanilla ricotta cream. As I reminisce about that in...
March 18, 2011 by Vito La Giorgia
Some of the finest foods Italy produces hail from its northeastern epicurean capital: Emilia-Romagna. For thousands of years, silt has cascaded from the Italian Alps and the Apennines into the soil where it is naturally saturated by the flooding of the Po River. Among many other delicacies – Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano cheese – the most r...
December 14, 2010 by Vito La Giorgia
CAYMAN ISLANDS
If you have a high net worth, chances are that you’re aware of the tax-neutral environment in the Cayman Islands. This is where elites get to enjoy a carefree Caribbean experience. Doing business from Castillo Caribe is a pleasure. Relax in the year-round sunshine while you gaze out onto an oceanfront view. Everyday is a holiday ...
December 14, 2010 by Vito La Giorgia1
Becoming a powerful businessman or a famous scientist are not the typical dreams of a child raised in rural Italy. As a young boy growing up in the central Italian town of Ascoli Piceno, Francesco Bellini was not aware that such professions even existed. At that time, Bellini’s only wish was to be just like the heroes in the 10-cent adventure bo...
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