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Venetian Table: the cooking classes that bring the true soul of Giudecca to the table

There's a Venice you can't see from the shores, but it's revealed only by crossing the threshold of the right homes. It's here, in the bohemian heart of Giudecca Island, that Venetian Table comes to life, a project of cooking, culture, and conviviality classes created by Lisa Esclapon de Villeneuve and Patrizia Lombardi.

A true mountain breakfast at Locanda Nona Giò

In Fornesighe, a small village of wooden and stone houses that seems to have been plucked from a fairytale, stands Locanda Nona Giò, offering two rooms with views of the Dolomites and the pleasure of a true mountain breakfast featuring the flavors of the Zoldo Valley.

Palazzo Maffei: the new artworks of the Wunderkammer in the heart of Verona

From Hayez's Virgin in Prayer to Picasso's ceramics, to the first interactive work created by AI exhibited in an Italian art foundation: these are just some of the new additions to Palazzo Maffei in Verona, now considered one of the most beautiful private museums in Europe.

Felice al Gabrielli & K Lounge Bar (VE)

In Venice, inside the 5-star Hotel Gabrielli – Starhotels Collezione, the Felice al Gabrielli restaurant and the K Lounge cocktail bar enchant with the cuisine of chef Mirko Pistorello, the mixology of bar manager Diego Filippone, and the timeless charm of the Grand Tour atmosphere.

Hotel Gabrielli Venezia – Starhotels Collezione (VE)

In Venice, on the enchanting Riva degli Schiavoni, the legendary Hotel Gabrielli, an essential stop for Grand Tour travelers and a favorite refuge for those traveling the Orient Express, reopened in grand style in 2025.

Caffè Florian Venezia

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Caffè Florian (VE)

Beloved by the international jet-set, the Caffè Florian in Piazza San Marco is a true institution, where you can still feel the authentic atmosphere of the 18th-century cafés.

La Segreta of Arquà Petrarca

Ca’ Dogaressa, a splendid villa in Arquà Petrarca, opens La Segreta, a place with an ancient soul and "secret" beauty, where you can discover the fab olive oil produced in the estate, organize dinners, tastings, and special events, guest of to its owner and set designer Franca Pallaro.

Christmas at Hotel Villa Cipriani and what to do in the romantic village of Asolo during the holidays

Spending the holidays at Hotel Villa Cipriani and in the village of Asolo, made even more magical by the many events scheduled, is one of the most beautiful winter treats, allowing you to immerse yourself in the charm of one of the 5-star hotels richest in history and charm in Italy.

Locanda Nona Giò (BL)

In Fornesighe, a romantic village of 100 souls in Val di Zoldo, Jasmeen and Giuseppe have created an inn with a restaurant and rooms, where you can have lunch in the sun with a view of the surrounding mountains and experience the scents and peace of the only village in the valley that has miraculously remained intact from the 16th century to today.

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