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The Escape Magazine

Explore Italy beyond the guidebooks. Our insider knowledge will take you from rustic stays to ancient landscapes and slow travel rituals, each story is curated to inspire, connect, and restore. Discover the authentic laid-back rhythm of Italian life.

A Few Favorite Michelin Key Hotels in Italy

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Michelin bestows the Key honor based on a hotel’s architecture and design, service, personality, value, and “significant contribution to the guest experience in a particular setting.” To Michelin, a hotel goes far beyond a place to stay (something I strongly believe as well). Below, I’ve highlighted a few of my favorite Key hotels in Italy, and...

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Italy Travel Tips

Top Italian Wellness Escapes: Discover the Best Wellness Retreats in Italy

Top Italian Wellness Escapes: Discover the Best Wellness Retreats in Italy

Italy is renowned for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and world-class cuisine. But beyond these well-known attractions, the country offers some of the finest wellness retreats in Europe.
Chasing Hotel Costiera: A Journey Through Positano, Amalfi, and Beyond

Chasing Hotel Costiera: A Journey Through Positano, Amalfi, and Beyond

If you’ve ever dreamed of Positano’s golden light or waking up to the sound of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Hotel Costiera might feel strangely familiar. The series turns real places into living stories.
The Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Italy in December 2025

The Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Italy in December 2025

Italy in December has a quiet kind of magic: the crowds have faded, the air feels sharper, and small towns glow with the golden light of Christmas markets and crackling fireplaces. Discover the magic of Christmas is Italy.
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