Italy in Style

06/28/2026

Leaving a property like Monaci delle Terre Nere gives you a feeling of sweet sadness.
Everything about this place is magical. Tucked into the black volcanic slopes of Mount Etna with the sea stretching out below, monaci is the kind of setting that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a different world. It is where you can truly unplug.
The food is exceptional, al grown on the estate’s own farm, or locally sourced. The chef is amazing, turning simple ingredients into something memorable at every meal.
The hospitality is fantastic too — warm, thoughtful, the kind of care that makes you feel like more than just a guest. And the owners Guido and Federica are true visionaries. you can feel that this whole estate was built from real passion, every single small detail personally overseen
The GM giovanna Manganaro is fabulous and can’t think of a better team under her guidance.
If you are planning for a more laid back, countryside stay within easy reach from Taormina, Siracusa and the Val di noto area this is the place to be.

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

The magic of the Dolomites in one short reel

05/01/2026

Nestled in the golden heart of the Valle d’Itria, Leonardo Trulli Resort is one of those rare places that stops you in your tracks. These iconic trulli have been lovingly restored into a retreat that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

But what makes Leonardo Trulli truly special isn’t just the setting — it’s the feeling. The slow mornings with views across the countryside, the flavours of an authentic Puglian table, the warmth of people who genuinely care.

At its heart is Rosalba Cardone, a woman whose passion for this land and its people infuses every corner of the resort. This isn’t hospitality as a business — it’s hospitality as a calling.

Whether you come for the architecture, the food, or simply to feel Italy the way it was meant to be felt — Leonardo Trulli Resort delivers something increasingly rare. A place with a soul.

04/30/2026

Tucked at the foot of Europe’s most active volcano, Catania is raw, dramatic, and underrated.
Think baroque piazzas carved from black lava stone, an amazing street food, and views of Mount Etna looming over every corner like a moody masterpiece.
It’s not polished. And that’s exactly what makes it unique.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:

Piazza del Duomo — lava stone and golden light at sunset

La Pescheria fish market — chaos, color, and the freshest seafood you’ve ever seen

A Roman amphitheater hiding in plain sight — buried beneath the city streets, stumbled upon like a secret

Via dei Crociferi — one of the most breathtaking baroque streets in all of Italy, and somehow still off most tourists’ radars

Street food at every turn — arancini, pani cunzato, scacce, granita... Long list

Save this for your next Sicily trip!

04/22/2026

Ever heard of shoulder season? It’s the travel sweet spot—fewer crowds and better rates than peak season, but with more favorable weather and experiences than the off-season.
The trick to booking shoulder season? Knowing exactly where and when to go for the best experience, and that’s where I come in. I’ll match you with the perfect shoulder season destination—so you get all the magic of peak season, minus the hassle.
Want the inside scoop on 2026’s best shoulder season escapes? Let’s chat.

10/01/2025

In the heart of Sardinia, Barumini is home to one of the island’s greatest treasures: Su Nuraxi, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
These mysterious stone towers — nuraghe — date back over 3,000 years and stand as silent witnesses to an ancient civilization unique to Sardinia.

Exploring this archaeological wonder feels like stepping into another world, where history, myth, and landscape merge.

It’s a journey into the island’s soul, one well worth adding to your Sardinian itinerary.