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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
travel inspiration
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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Casale Serena: The Perfect Escape in Umbria
Set among the breathtaking rolling green hills of Umbria , Casale Serena offers a serene retreat where nature and history beautifully...
From Farm Feasts to Pistachio Dreams: The Sicilian Festival Circuit 2025
Tomato and burrata salad with pistachio and basil topping There’s something about Sicily that makes time slow down. Maybe it’s the golden haze that drapes the island at dusk, or the centuries-old olive trees twisting out of dry earth. But if you’re lucky enough to be in Sicily between April and December, it’s the sagre—the rural festivals—that’ll show you the island’s real tempo. Forget the big city itineraries and rushed photo ops. This guide is your seasonal passport to authentic Sicily,...
Lost in the Beauty of Conero: Beaches, Villages & Laid-Back Italian Evenings
If you're heading down from Austria or Switzerland and craving a charming Italian coastal getaway without the usual tourist hustle and bustle, you’ve got to check out Conero! Picture this: stunning turquoise waters gently washing against beautiful white cliffs, delightful seaside villages where life feels slow and relaxed, and evenings filled with delicious fresh seafood and local wines. It’s truly the best of the Adriatic coast and still a hidden gem compared to Italy's more popular beach...
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