Italy

Live La Dolce Vita with Belmond

Tour the rugged coasts of Sicily, find sanctuary in a former Florentine monastery, or sit down to a Michelin-starred feast beside the Venetian lagoon. Wherever you go, moments to treasure are guaranteed.

An icon of art deco design

Rekindle the romance of the rails as you travel between Europe’s most captivating cities

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

A heavenly retreat between sea and sky

Belmond Hotel Caruso, Amalfi Coast

Ravello’s most cherished hideaway

Belmond Villa Margherita, Amalfi Coast

The true Venetian classic

Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Venice

Two romantic retreats on the Italian Riviera

Belmond Hotel Splendido, Portofino

A Sicilian hideaway that fuels the imagination

Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, Taormina

Old-world glamour on the Sicilian coast

Belmond Villa Sant'Andrea, Taormina Mare

Modern luxury meets Renaissance splendour

Belmond Villa San Michele, Florence

Timeless romance in rural Tuscany

Belmond Castello di Casole, Tuscany

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Raising the Bar

Walter Bolzonella, head barman at the fabled Belmond Cipriani Hotel shares tales from a truly unique career.

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Surprises of the Cinque Terre

Once a collection of sleepy fishing villages, the staggering beauty of the Cinque Terre now brings in a wealth of visitors, making it one of Italy’s most photographic sights.

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Ceramic Art in Sicily

A riot of dazzling designs and intense colours, Sicily’s ceramics are a national treasure—as visitors to Taormina can discover first hand.

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The Living Renaissance

“I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” So wrote the great Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo, who designed the facade of Belmond Villa San Michele.

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Goethe's Sicilian Journey

“To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything.” So wrote Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, after visiting the island in 1787.

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Gourmet Italy & Mallorca

One of the most indulgent ways to discover Italy and Mallorca is through their local produce and cuisine. We uncover these delicious Mediterranean destinations’ tastiest treats and most exciting food experiences.

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Interview

Wes Anderson's Train of Thought

We key into the fascinating mind of Wes Anderson after a journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. The acclaimed cult film director enthuses about traditional movie-making techniques, his influences and his love of train travel.

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Belmond Grand Hibernian

Belmond Royal Scotsman

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Belmond Andean Explorer

Belmond Hiram Bingham

Eastern & Oriental Express

Belmond Afloat in France

Belmond Road to Mandalay

Belmond Eagle Island Lodge

Belmond Khwai River Lodge

Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge

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Italy

Live La Dolce Vita with Belmond

An icon of art deco design

Explore in Depth

Raising the Bar

Surprises of the Cinque Terre

Ceramic Art in Sicily

The Living Renaissance

Goethe's Sicilian Journey

Gourmet Italy & Mallorca

Wes Anderson's Train of Thought

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