Ever wanted a sneak peek at the films everyone will be talking about next awards season? Film festivals offer a glamorous way to do just that, where you can spot stars, attend fascinating events and soak up the buzz at some of the world’s most beautiful destinations. We've put together a list of our favourites, along with the perfect Belmond property to pair it with following your movie marathon.

Read an extract from “Villeggiatura” from Assouline Publishing and Cesare Cunaccia. Savour those slow, sensuous summers and experience the height of Italian indulgence with Belmond.

From gold-plated dining overlooking the Venetian lagoon to pan-Asian elegance in the heart of Rio, Belmond is proud to offer some of the best Michelin-star restaurants in the world.

In our insider's guide to this great Northern Italian city, discover a place where Roman echoes, great wine and everyday rituals reveal Verona beyond the postcard.