Mezzatorre Resort & Spa - Ischia, Italy - 5 Star Luxury Hotel

A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the resort is located in Forio on the west coast of the island of Ischia with beautiful sunsets and local vineyards.

Re-opening for the season in mid-April, Mezzatorre Resort & Spa is located in Forio on the west coast of the island of Ischia with beautiful sunsets and local vineyards that produce some of the finest wines on the island. The hotel is set imposingly on a headland with a breathtaking vista of the sea and is built around a 16th-century watchtower housing romantic rooms and suites.

WOW FACTORS
• One of the best hotels on the Island of Ischia and the most beautiful one.
• One of the Leading Small Hotels of the World.
• One of the best and most beautiful hotels in Italy.
• Due to the hotel's secluded location, it is a very quiet hotel.
• Even though it is secluded, it is within walking distance of the pretty village of Lacco Ameno.
• One of the best Spas in Italy.
• The hotel has two restaurants, one offering local dishes and the other offers fine dining.
• The hotel has a private cove not accessible to public.
• It is a resort with wide outdoor spaces available to guests.
• The hotel has an International clientele.








ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
All accommodations, mostly with terrace and sea view, are elegantly appointed with a refined atmosphere. Standard rooms provide a balcony and are surrounded by a lush park with pines and typical Mediterranean plants. Deluxe open-plan suites feature a large living room area and a private garden terrace with superb sea views and a small swimming pool with Jacuzzi. Special suites include the Grand Suite specially suitable for lovers and the Bungalow Suite, perfect for families.







AMENITIES & SERVICES
Concierge staff: Salvatore, Silvio and Pino are always gladly at guests' disposal to fulfill all their needs.

Spa Director: Rosy Tribus. Signature Treatments include: Thermal water track, Thalasso-therapy, Mud baths, Spring water mud mask.

Chef: Giuseppe D'Abundo. His cuisine is particularly tasteful.








General Manager: Giovanni Sirabella

LEISURE
Complimentary use of outdoor heated swimming pool, sun umbrellas and towels, terrace-solarium, tennis court.

Heated seawater swimming pool
Fitness room
Tennis court
Beach
Water sports
Poolside bar

Jogging, biking, and horseback riding nearby.

EXPLORE
The Mezzatorre Resort & Spa is located on the north-western side of the island of Ischia, on San Montano Bay. It is near the town centre of Lacco Ameno, which is connected to the hotel by a shuttle service. Ischia Porto and Ischia Ponte and Forio are, respectively, 6 Km and 3 Km away. Thanks to its strategic position, the island of Ischia is an ideal starting point for day trips to the most beautiful places in the Gulf of Naples. The hotel offers motor boat and taxi excursions to destinations such as Naples, Pompeii, Capri.

Beach - adjacent to hotel
Archaeological Museum - 2 km / 1.25 miles
La Mortella Botanical Gardens - 3 km / 2 miles
Forio - 3 km / 2 miles
Poseidon Gardens - 8 km / 5 miles
Ischia Port - 6 km / 4 miles
Sant'Agnelo - 10 km / 6 miles

The Island of Ischia is located off the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Top 10 Reasons to visit Ischia:
1. Ischia is one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean.
2. Ischia has beautiful beaches.
3. Ischia has secluded coves.
4. Ischia is known for its thermal hot water springs. The island can be considered an outdoor Spa.
5. Ischia has many so-called "thermal gardens" which are place where to spend the whole day completely relaxed enjoying thermal water benefits, treatments and great local food in the restaurants.
6. Ischia is called "the green Island"
7. Visit wine cellars and taste local wines.
8. Visit historical monuments and archeological museums.
9. Wide choice of good restaurants.
10. Many activities: Water-sports, Jogging, Hiking, Biking, Horseback riding, tennis, etc.

GETTING THERE
Private helicopter pad on property.

Taxis in Napoli run from the airport to the port, Piazza Municipio. From the port, hydrofoils (passengers) and ferries (cars) connect to the island of Ischia. The hotel can arrange private limousine transfers from the airport to the ferry port and from the port on Ischia to the hotel.

Driving Directions: From the port on Ischia, turn right to Forio and follow the signs to the hotel. A car is recommended for exploring the area.

The hotel provides complimentary shuttle bus service to and from the nearby village of Lacco Ameno.

By: luxurytravelmagazine.com

Florence Hotel Villa San Michele: A Blissful Retreat

 

There are few places in Europe that are as beautiful as Florence in the springtime. Villa San Michele adds to this beauty in ways that are difficult to describe without seeing, smelling, and living it yourself (Although, I will give it my best shot).

Located in Fiesole (10-15 minute cab ride from the Florence train station), Villa San Michele is clearly not your average hotel. From the long, windy uphill driveway, to the entry gardens, to the lobby, you feel as if you've just stepped into a museum and part of a piece of history. To be frank, you have. Just ask any of the helpful staff the history of this beautiful, renovated monastery.

In walking to our room, we passed by the outside dining hall, which overlooks all of Florence. While this is truly a remarkable view that is hard to top, it is in fact surpassed by the gardens that lie just a few short steps away. It was quite possibly the most serene, blissful place I have ever been in my life. The historical statues, lemon trees, ivy lined walls, and beautiful red flowers made this garden truly one of a kind.

The room itself was complete with a bed fit for a king, a shower area that literally could fit an elephant, his and her sinks, and a private outdoor patio. The Loggia Restaurant (Villa San Michele's house restaurant) has some of the best food to be experienced in Florence, and with a breathtaking view to match, truly can't be beat.

While experiencing the city is a "must-do" for those who haven't been, Villa San Michele makes it an unusually difficult decision to tear yourself away from the beauty of its grounds, the warmth of the staff, and the richness of the history you have now become a part of. For those who have been to Florence and are looking for something more, look no further than Villa San Michele. It is an unforgettable experience you will surely not forget.

Villa San Michele
Via Doccia, 4
50014 Fiesole, Italy
055.567.8200
villasanmichele.com

By Christopher Koenig, justluxe.com