Italy - The Glass Magazine

Glass indulges in the Mediterranean Sun in Costa Smeralda

September 29, 2023

KNOWN in English as the Emerald Coast, Costa Smeralda is an Italian gem located in a luxury corner of northeast Sardinia, where the sparkling shore is filled with white sandy coves, glamorous resorts and super...

Glass experiences eco-luxury immersion in the heart of Tuscany

Adina Ilie

September 11, 2023

Europe, Italy, Travel

DURING June's heatwave, escapism from London is at the forefront of my intentions. Luckily, I’m just boarding for Tuscany. Without any expectations in mind, Oasyhotel does promise to be an experience I won't s...

Principe di Savoia, Dorchester Collection, collaborates with the Duomo

Nicole Pereira

August 14, 2023

Italy, News, Travel

THE MILAN-based, Principe di Savoia, Dorchester Collection, which is known for its adventurous spirit and historical grounds has newly unveiled its collaboration with the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo initiati...

Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina opens for the summer season in the Dolomites, Italy

Amber Imogen Star Backhouse

July 6, 2023

Italy, News, Travel

NESTLED amidst the majestic peaks of the Dolomites in Italy, the Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina stands as a testament to timeless elegance and unrivalled hospitality. Situated in the picturesque town of Cortina d’...

Glass enjoys barefoot luxury in Villa Orchestra Sul Mare, Sardinia

Ben Sanderson

March 20, 2023

Feature, Italy, Travel

SITUATED within the breath-taking cliffs of the Sardinian coast, Villa Orchestra Sul Mare is an oasis of curiosity and indulgent luxury. Though an accessible property, listed both on a private website a...

Glass spends one weekend in two cities with Dorchester Collection

Amanda Bernstein

January 23, 2023

Feature, Italy, Travel

A FAST train service has recently been launched between Milan and Rome, with a duration time of just under three hours. I am able to trawl the designer stores to indulge my inner passions in Milan then ...

The Grand Hotel Savoia of Cortina is your must-visit winter destination for the opening months of 2023

Ben Sanderson

January 20, 2023

Italy, News, Travel

NESTLED within the heart of the Dolomites sits the Grand Hotel Savoia of Cortina, welcoming guests in its centennial year with an expert luxury agenda the boasts an exciting mix of events and amenities. Wit...

Enjoy festive serenity at the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice this winter

Ben Sanderson

November 29, 2022

Europe, Italy, News, Travel

THE HISTORIC hotel on Giudecca island, Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, is set to unveil a variety of festivities for guests staying during the holiday season. From the 8th December up until the 7th January 2023, v...

Glass is uplifted at Villa Agrippina Gran Melia, Rome

Derby Jones

October 3, 2022

Feature, Italy, Travel

SET in the heart of the Eternal City, the Villa Agrippina Gran Melia offers swift access to the elegant energy of Roman street life, whether the Vatican or St. Peter’s Square, while simultaneously boasting the ...

Rosewood Hotels and Resorts launch Summer by Design

Adina Ilie

July 5, 2021

Asia, Europe, Feature, Hong Kong, Italy, Travel

ROSEWOOD Hotels & Resorts has unveiled Summer by Design, a collection of purpose-led journeys designed to encourage exploration, discovery and connection among explorers across the globe. Conceived acco...

Glass experiences high-altitude wellness in South Tyrol

Katrina Mirpuri

December 14, 2020

Feature, Italy, Travel

A STERN looking lady at customs asked me “how long are you staying in Verona for?”. I told her I was heading to South Tyrol, she looked up and threw me a smile before stamping my passport. There’s somet...

Parma named Italy’s capital of culture for 2021

Imogen Clark

November 4, 2020

Italy, News, Travel

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 ...