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A New Ferrari……..On the Rails
March sees the launch of an entirely new high speed rail service, Italo, which will run throughout the country. Spearheaded by the boss of Ferrari, the service promises the luxury, finesse and speed of a Ferrari with brand new trains slicing through the country at up to 300kph / 185 mph.
Club Class guests will benefit from luxury carriages with just 19 leather seats, 9” personal live TV‟s and complimentary wi-fi. For that extra touch of privacy, private compartments comprised of 4 seats are available, with a personal wardrobe. For more information, please do contact us.
Venice's 13th Architecture Biennale
Venice's 13th Architecture Biennale will take place between August 29th and November 25th 2012 under the curator David Chipperfield, the first British curator of the event, and latest winner of the Mies can der Rohe award for his reinvention of the Neues Museum in Berlin. The exhibition will focus on relationships between architects as well as those who refer to their works. To find out more about including a visit to the biennale in your clients' Venice itinerary, please contact us
Fascinating Events and Exhibitions at the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence
Home to the Center for Contemporary Culture Strozzia, Palazzo Strozzi is set to host a number of fascinating new events. Notably in the next few months, the venue will play host to the exhibition: "Americans in Florence: Sargent and the American Impressionists" which opens in March. The exhibition will explore the American impressionists' relationship with Italy in the 19th and 20th centuries and the ties between the old and new worlds. If your clients are interested, we can easily incorporate a visit to the exhibition into any Florence itinerary. Why not take a look at our sample itinerary "Florence and Tuscany" for some inspiration and contact us for further information.
Verdura Resort to host Sicilian Golf Open
Rocco Forte's Verdura resort is delighted to be hosting the 2012 Sicilian Open Golf Tournament. The tournament will take place between 29th March and 1st April 2012 and is a great accolade for the hotel. The announcement follows the high scores granted to the resort's golf courses in the Rolex World's Top 1000 Golf Courses Guide. If your clients are interested in staying at the Verdura or would like to discuss a tailor-made golf itinerary, please do contact us.
Armani opens Luxury Hotel in Milan
Famed Italian Fashion Designer Giorgio Armani has opened his own Luxury hotel in Milan, home of his fashion empire. The opening of the 95 room hotel follows the success of the Armani Hotel Dubai. Located on the fashionable Via Manzoni, the hotel seeks to merge aesthetic excellence with total comfort. If you wish to find out more information about this hotel, please contact us.
Regina Baglioni Ludovisi Suite nominated as a top luxury suite
Luxury Travel Advisor have recognised the Ludovisi Suite at the Regina Hotel Baglioni, Rome as one of the top 10 Luxury suite openings in 2011. Accessed by private elevator with a furnished, landscaped terrace boasting unrivalled views over the rooftops and monuments of Rome, the suite really does offer a sumptuous setting from which to discover the city. The hotel also has an additional 20 suites and 85 rooms. Why not make the Regina Hotel Baglioni the base from which you explore the fascinating city of Rome. For more details, please contact us.
Starwood open St Regis Florence
Following a 10 month renovation to restore the historical grandeur of the property, the St Regis Hotel has been opened in Florence. Featuring 81 exquisite guest rooms and 19 spacious suites, the hotel reflects Florence’s rich artistic heritage. The frescoes, chandeliers and custom designed furniture infuse the hotel with a sophisticated, yet relaxed, atmosphere. The location is also fantastic, overlooking the romantic Arno river, and situated right in the heart of the city. To find out more about this exceptional new hotel or to discuss your client’s trip to Florence, please contact us.
Gucci Museum to open in Florence
Italian luxury fashion brand Gucci has opened a new museum in Florence to celebrate its 90th birthday. Located at Palazzo Mercantazzia in Piazza della Signoria, the museum will feature some of the most iconic Gucci creations as well as exclusive photographs detailing the history of the fashion house. If any of your clients are fashion lovers and would like to include a visit to the Gucci museum on their trip to Florence, please do contact us.
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