One of Italy’s most beloved destinations, the Amalfi Coast is a place so filled with natural beauty and timeless charm, it entices all visitors who come to visit.
Palazzo Vilòn gives guests the chance to live like Roman nobility in a massive, opulently decorated apartment and it's attached to Hotel Vilòn, which made Travel + Leisure's editor-curated It List in 2019.
It sure has been a long time between trips, but with international travel starting to become a real possibility, it s time to at least start thinking of that long overdue Italian vacation. Chase down the magic of la dolce vita from the top to the toe of the boot with centuries-old palazzos, design showstoppers, eco retreats, spa hideaways and indulgent private villas. Advertisement
From the beaches to the lakes, here are some of Italy s most spectacular and luxurious stays.
Hotel Il Pellicano - Tuscany
Over the past half-century Il Pellicano has gained a dazzling reputation as a favorite hideaway of the rich and famous, and it continues to ooze that vintage allure while simultaneously adding a modern, beachy freshness. Located overlooking its own private bay on Tuscany’s rugged Argentario coast, it’s the ultimate summer hot spot with a fun retro vibe.
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After a three-train journey complete with screaming children and a midafternoon transfer in Italy s summer heat, I couldn t have asked for a better place to land than the Hotel Vilon.
Just a quick taxi ride from Rome s main train station, the 18-room mansion-turned-boutique hotel is tucked away on a quiet side street, within easy walking distance of key sites in the city s historical center.
But after getting settled in what still feels more like an exclusive art-filled residence than a hotel, with rooms and terraces overlooking the private gardens of the Palazzo Borghese, all I could think was, who would want to leave?