Italy - The Glass Magazine

Parma named Italy’s capital of culture for 2021

November 4, 2020

TRAVEL and tourism this year were, and still are, deeply affected by the current situation we are all living through. With the hope that next year will be different, the culture capitals of each country are bei...

Glass stays at the splendid Belmond Splendido, Portofino

Rachel Spencer

September 2, 2019

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

DRIVING up the mountainous terrain almost perpendicular towards the heights of Portofino, the anticipation strikes. Approaching the hotel Belmond Splendido which is cushioned neatly into one of the mountain fol...

Glass previews newly opened Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como

Viola Li

April 29, 2019

Italy, News, Travel

FANCY a luxurious hideaway? Five-star hotel Mandarin Oriental has officially opened its doors on the beautifully renovated lakeside property, Lago di Como. Surrounded by the majestic hills, a serene setting on ...

Glass Explores Sardinia’s Sunkissed Southern Beaches

Ben Olsen

April 1, 2019

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

IT’S A short, steep climb to the Torre di Chia in southern Sardinia but the views from this medieval tower – built to protect the island from invaders – reveal exactly why Chia’s sun-kissed beaches are frequent...

Glass visits Italy and Greece to experience ancient history – in style

Sean Sheehan

December 18, 2018

Europe, Feature, Greece, Italy, Travel

STUDYING ancient history is usually a deskbound activity but for those with an interest in the subject and an itch to travel what is needed are first-hand experiences. If a degree of style – and, dare I say, lu...

Glass explores the lesser-known highlights of Emilia Romagna, Italy’s foodie capital

Arjun Sajip

September 10, 2018

Feature, Food & Drink, Italy, Travel

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Emilian reasons to visit – Glass explores the lesser-known highlights of Emilia Romagna, Italy's foodie capital The Palazzo della Pilotta in Parma. NONE of us felt much inclined to speak. Having spent hours ...

Glass experiences the Art of Belmond San Michelle, Florence

Rachel Spencer

September 6, 2018

Feature, Italy, Travel

I AM breathless as I ascend out of the symmetrical streets of the Florentine suburbs and up the winding mountainside. I begin to get the feeling that I am en route to somewhere and something special. Passing th...

Glass Gets Mothered by Le Mamme Del Borgo in Motta Camastra, Sicily

David Dodge

August 13, 2018

Feature, Italy, Travel

“TWIST more slowly,” Mariangela instructed me, through a translator, in her native Sicilian dialect. Mariangela was attempting to teach me her homespun macaroni-making method as part of a private cooking cla...

Glass Finds Serenity in Venice at the Belmond Hotel Cipriani

David Dodge

August 2, 2018

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

NO TRIP to Venice is complete without a walk across the majestic Rialto Bridge or a climb to the top of Campanile Bell Tower. But after a day or two of visiting Venice’s most recognizable sights along...

Glass visits Club Med Cefalu, the luxurious all-inclusive resort in Italy

Lily Rimmer

July 24, 2018

Feature, Italy, Travel

TUCKED away in the historic town of Cefalu lays Club Med, an expansive terrain of luxury food, accommodation, and views. Discovered in 1957 the resort was originally opened under the name Village Magique until ...

Gucci’s newest ArtWalls feature Gucci Décor

Kay Ean Leong

July 20, 2018

Art, China, Design, Fashion, Hong Kong, Italy, London, New York, News, United Kingdom

GUCCI’S latest venture into the world of art comes in the form of its ArtWalls, eclectic murals found in cosmopolitan cities throughout the world. The murals, which were unveiled earlier this year, now feature ...

Perfect family getaway package at Renaissance Tuscany Il CIocco Resort & Spa

Olga Kuznietsova

July 11, 2018

Italy, News, Travel

LAUNCHED ahead of Father’s Day earlier this year, the Festa Del Papa package at the Renaissance Tuscany Il CIocco Resort & Spa offers an ultimate family getaway with some time for family bonding as well as ...

Glass dines at VUN Andrea Aprea in Milan

Faye Leung

February 8, 2018

Europe, Feature, Italy, Restaurants, Travel

SITUATED within the luxurious Park Hyatt in the heart of Milan, two Michelin-starred restaurant VUN Andrea Aprea offers an exclusive gastronomic dining experience. Chef Andrea Aprea seamlessly combines innovati...

Glass discovers the art of forest bathing and dining in South Tyrol

Becky Zanker

November 27, 2017

Feature, Italy, Travel

Glass dips into the art of forest bathing before enjoying a dinner by Egon Heiss LAST week we were invited to a private dinner hosted by the region of South Tyrol. One of the area’s foremost chefs, Egon Heis...

Glass embraces Puglian cuisine at the stunning Don Totu hotel

Ben Olsen

November 8, 2017

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

WEAVING through Puglia’s sunkissed countryside in autumn reveals its rich agricultural heritage, with swathes of crops – from olives and vines to pumpkins – and traditional trullo huts punctuating the landscape...

Glass steps into the heel of Italy and pays a visit to Borgo Egnazia

Amanda Bernstein

August 7, 2017

Feature, Italy, Travel

GLASS arrives in the heat of the day at the ornate gates of the pristine white sun-bleached compound of Borgo Egnazia in Puglia, with the bright reflection of the Adriatic as the stunning backdrop. I am struck ...

Glass visits the Rosa Alpina Hotel and Spa in the Dolomite mountains

Anna Coughlan

July 6, 2017

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

BREATHE in. Feel your lungs pulling in more oxygen. Now just imagine that sensation while doing yoga at a high altitude and breathing in the pure mountain air, it’s a location that isn’t just reserved for skiin...

Glass discovers why the art and education of Florence still fascinates

Becky Zanker

April 19, 2017

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

Florence: an ongoing Renaissance − Glass discovers why the art and education of Florence will always hold international appeal IN Florence, one can hardly turn their head without seeing another piece of Rena...

Glass floats into Venice and discovers the newly opened Palazzo Venart

Amanda Bernstein

April 5, 2017

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

Viva Venice — Glass floats into Venice and discovers the newly opened Palazzo Venart THERE may not be a Fiat or Alfa Romeo in sight on the streets of Venice, but there are plenty of water taxis, wa...

Glass visits the opulent Rome Cavalieri hotel

Stephanie Clair

February 6, 2017

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

GLASS has been always been excited by modern architecture and design, but we thought it was appropriate to take a look away from minimalist design hotels, for once, and see what else Europe has to offer. As wit...

The Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Florence, Italy

Glass discovers the Soprarno Suites in Florence

Amanda Bernstein

November 22, 2016

Art, Italy, News, Travel

AT a time when the pound has taken a tumble against the mighty Euro, all is not lost. For those wanting to visit the magical city of Florence and to catch up on some culture before the holiday season, the Sopra...