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The Best of Italy

Curated Hidden Gems & Iconic Experiences

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1. Monastero Santa Rosa (Amalfi Coast)
Perched on a dramatic cliff between Positano and Amalfi, this 17th-century monastery turned boutique hotel offers serenity, Mediterranean gardens, a world-class spa, and views you’ll never forget. Ideal for romantic retreats and anniversaries.

2. Agriturismo La Cerreta (Maremma, Tuscany)
An off-grid biodynamic farm offering thermal baths, zero-kilometre meals, and wine from its own vineyards. A healing destination for body and soul.

3. Eremito (Umbria)
Digital detox in a stone hermitage with monastic interiors, candlelit dinners, and forest trails. Spiritual and silent, it offers reconnection with nature and self.

4. Hotel Locarno (Rome)
Old-world charm meets cinematic glamour. A favourite of creatives and film stars, steps from Piazza del Popolo. The rooftop bar is one of the city’s best-kept secrets.

5. Masseria Moroseta (Ostuni, Puglia)
A contemporary whitewashed masseria with minimalist design, sea views, olive oil tastings, and a focus on wellness. Yoga retreats and farm-to-table meals make it a dream escape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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​1. Trattoria Da Burde (Florence)
Family-run since 1901, this trattoria offers real Tuscan comfort food like ribollita and peposo. Expect zero pretension and full flavor.

2. Osteria Francescana (Modena)
Massimo Bottura's 3-Michelin-star temple of modern Italian cuisine. Avant-garde meets tradition. Reservations essential.

3. Da Adolfo (Laurito Beach, Positano)
Reachable only by boat (look for the red fish flag!), this beach shack serves grilled mozzarella on lemon leaves and the freshest catch.

4. Trattoria Antica Torre (Lake Como)
Nestled in a tiny lakeside village, it offers a seasonal, hyper-local menu and charming stone terrace.

5. Ratanà (Milan)
In a refurbished early 20th-century building, this elegant yet grounded spot blends Milanese heritage with sustainable modern cuisine.

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1. QC Terme Dolomiti (Pozza di Fassa, Trentino)
Soak in steaming alpine pools with snow-dusted peaks as your backdrop. Ideal after a day of hiking or skiing.

2. Fonteverde (San Casciano dei Bagni, Tuscany)
Historic thermal springs meet modern luxury spa treatments in an opulent Renaissance palace.

3. Borgo Egnazia Vair Spa (Savelletri, Puglia)
Soulful rituals, olive oil massages, and sound baths in a resort styled like a Puglian village.

4. Lefay Resort & Spa (Lake Garda)
A sustainability-forward sanctuary offering panoramic lake views, Chinese medicine-inspired treatments, and a deep wellness ethos.

 

 

 

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1. Cala Goloritzé (Sardinia)
Accessible by boat or hike, this white pebble cove with turquoise waters is a Sardinian treasure and UNESCO site.

2. Spiaggia dei Conigli (Lampedusa)
A protected nature reserve with pristine waters and loggerhead turtles. Regularly listed among the world's best beaches.

3. Bagni Fiore (Paraggi, Liguria)
Ultra-exclusive beach club with emerald waters between Santa Margherita and Portofino. Arrive early or reserve ahead.

4. Torre dell'Orso (Puglia)
A wide bay with soft sands and famous rock stacks. Popular with Italians, still peaceful outside high summer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1. Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna (Rome)
Italy's best-kept secret for 19th–20th-century art, with works by Klimt, Modigliani, and Italian modernists in a neoclassical palace.

2. Peggy Guggenheim Collection (Venice)
Modern art classics in a canal-side palazzo. Intimate, manageable, and packed with masterpieces.

3. Palazzo Altemps (Rome)
Part of the National Roman Museum, it houses rare classical sculptures in a lavish Renaissance setting.

4. Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Donnaregina (Naples)
A striking minimalist space showcasing Italian and international contemporary artists.

5. Castelbuono Civic Museum (Sicily)
A surprisingly rich mix of medieval architecture and avant-garde exhibitions in the Madonie Mountains.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1. Bottega del Cuoio (Florence)
Handmade leather journals, belts, and bags crafted by a family of artisans near Santa Croce.

2. Officine Nora (Florence)
Collective of contemporary jewellery designers in a working studio. Unique, small-batch treasures.

3. Tessitura Pardi (Umbria)
Traditional hand-loomed linen and cotton textiles in timeless Italian patterns. Tablecloths, towels, and throws.

4. La Bottega delle Stelle (Matera)
Sells artisanal ceramics and hand-embroidered linens in the heart of the Sassi caves.

5. Violette Sauvage (Pop-Up, Milan/Rome)
Beautifully curated vintage and preloved fashion markets held in atmospheric venues.

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