October 22, 2024
Discover Sicily in luxury with Ormina Insiders
An historic Sicilian villa dating back to the 1600s will be the location of an ultra-luxury eight-day retreat hosted by Ormina Insiders in August 2025.
Read More…July 2, 2021
San Domenico Palace, Taromina now part of the Four Season portfolio
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has bolstered its Italian network with the addition this month of the fabled San Domenico Palace in Taromina.
Read More…June 10, 2021
Two-year restoration of Villa Igiea in Palermo, Italy is complete and now open
Rocco Forte Hotels has this month unveiled its newest member property, the newly restored Villa Igiea.
Read More…March 12, 2021
April launch of 20 branded independent villas at Verdura Resort, Sicily
Twenty branded independent villas of Verdura Resort, Sicily are set to launch in April 2021. The Rocco Forte Private Villas will be the newest addition to the luxury resort, guaranteeing the ultimate privacy and security for those who seek exclusive accommodation combined with the unique services that have made Verdura Resort famous throughout the Mediterranean.
Read More…September 29, 2020
San Domenico Palace to reopen under ultra-luxury hospitality brand
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is adding another property to its Italian stable, having signed a management deal with Gruppo Statuto to operate the San Domenico Palace in Taormina. Currently undergoing an extensive renovation program, once complete the property will reopen as San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel. Four Seasons also operates its Milan property for Gruppo Statuto.
Read More…August 12, 2020
Hotel’s program aims to tackle coronavirus “physical and psychological issues”
It’s out of reach for Australian travellers, but Rocco Forte’s hotel in Sicily, Verdura Resort, may be onto something that could be adopted locally.
Read More…July 22, 2020
Eight new private luxury dwellings coming to Verdura Resort
Eight new private luxury villas are set to launch at Verdura Resort by Rocco Forte Hotels in September. Set on the estate’s hillside, the new villas will guarantee privacy and security for those who seek independent accommodation, but maintaining the resort’s exclusive services.
Read More…October 8, 2019
Lakani World Tours: Specialists in the Baltics, Poland, Portugal, Iceland and more
Ancient and medieval history comes alive for those who journey to Europe’s extraordinary and inspiring locales. Whether travellers explore the ancient relics on the Mediterranean island of Sicily, discover the rarely visited Baltics, uncover the culture and wine of Portugal, or experience the natural wonders of Iceland, travel advisors can rely on Lakani to show their clients the very best of a destination.
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