3 Italian Getaways this Fall

3 Italian Getaways this Fall

Choose from the Venice Biennale at San Clemente Palace Kempinski; a Health & Hike Experience at Monastero Santa Rosa, Amalfi Coast; or "My Brilliant Friend" Getaway at Regina Isabella, Ischia.

Venice Biennale Package at San Clemente Palace Kempinski, Venice

San Clemente Palace Kempinski, the exclusive luxury resort set on its own 17-acre private island in the Venice lagoon, located just a mere 8 minutes by boat from the bustling St. Mark's Square, is offering a special package in honor of the 2018 Architecture Biennale, taking place through November 25, 2018.  Centered around the theme of "Freespace," exhibits around Venice will look at the role of architecture in daily life. San Clemente Palace's package includes a three-night stay, a buffet breakfast, a three-course dinner in their La Dolce Restaurant, and two tickets to the Biennale. The package starts at €1,363 (approx. US$1,548). Find more details here: https://www.kempinski.com/en/venice/san-clemente-palace-kempinski/special-offers/biennale-2018/

Health & Hike Experience at Monastero Santa Rosa, Amalfi Coast

Located on Italy's Amalfi Coast, Monastero Santa Rosa is a 17th-century monastery-turned-luxury boutique hotel and spa, which is dramatically perched on a promontory overlooking the breathtaking Gulf of Salerno. This fall, the hotel is re-introducing its three-night “Health & Hike” package for the shoulder season that is centered around a guided hike led by a local expert, taking guests on a two- to three-hour exploration through hidden parts of Amalfi that are rarely seen by visitors. The package also includes a true Italian picnic prepared by the resort's very own chef, Christoph Bob, who oversees the resort's Michelin-starred Il Refettorio restaurant, as well as a cooking class on how to create light, local fare using ingredients from the property’s own vegetable garden. Also included is their Signature Arnica Body Wrap Treatment in their world-class spa. The three-night “Health & Hike” experience starts at €2,490 (approx. US$2,835) based on two people sharing a Sea View Deluxe Room, valid from October 15 - November 4, 2018. More info: https://monasterosantarosa.com/special-offers/

"My Brilliant Friend" Getaway at Regina Isabella, Ischia
Often regarded as the "lesser known Capri," Ischia is a beautiful island located off the coast of Naples, which will soon be in the spotlight soon as this fall HBO will be premiering a new TV adaptation of Elena Ferrante's popular novel, My Brilliant Friend, which is partially set on the island. Nestled on a private beach overlooking the Bay of Naples sits the best hotel in Ischia, the 128-room Hotel Regina Isabella. The resort combines Italian chic with traditional and updated mid-century classic styles, with acres of shiny, decorative tile floors that are the hallmark of the region. The resort is attached to the Termedella Regina Isabella Spa whose healing waters were first tapped by the Romans; today's resort offers dozens of beauty and health treatments. The resort also offers a Michelin-starred restaurant, Indaco, which focuses on local, creative Mediterranean cuisine. The resort team can also arrange for tours of the island that follow in the footsteps of Elena Ferrante's books so guests can bring the stories to life. The resort is seasonal, and open until November 2 this year. https://www.reginaisabella.com