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f the wing of an airplane fascinates us, then there are many roads that have something to tell us. Certainly, we cannot cover them all, but it’s worth a try. The old saying “opportunity knocks but once� will also be used and abused but encompasses so much good sense. The certainty of not being able to go back and the uncertainty of the future, which we cannot know, should make us reflect on the use and abuse of time. Real luxury today cannot be separated from time. The rich person is the one who, besides the means, also has the time to take advantage of them (a situation not to be taken for granted). There are now so many destinations that are inaccessible or risky: Libya, Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Kashmir, Pakistan. In these places where tourism was a source of income, many have had to rethink their lives and their business. Those who have visited these countries in better times took advantage of an opportunity that will be long in coming around again. The wing painted by the orange-red of the sunset swings in the emptiness accentuating the flight. And while the darkness is swallowing it fast, we fasten our belts. A new destination awaits us. We did not permit this one to escape.
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Tallinn Estonia
The medieval center of the Estonian capital, ancient Hanseatic port, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Disputed city for its strategic location for trade on the Baltic, it soon endowed itself with powerful fortifications with numerous towers. Today, after the restoration of 2011, when it was the European Capital of Culture, its medieval center reserves pleasant surprises for the visitor.
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T h e archite c t u ral st y l e s b le nd a s d o t he d ifferent pe ri o ds. O v e r a ll d om ina t e t he medi ev al w al l s w i th t he ir d e f e ns e t owe r s . V isi tors m ay t ak e adv a nt a g e of t he T a llinn Ca rd, one ti c k e t f o r a ll v is it s f or a f e e .
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Swiss么tel Tallinn tower with a view
From the UNESCO-protected Old Town to the Baltic, a view that is worth the trip. From the highest building in the city, Swiss hospitality distinguishes itself. And not just for the view.
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n a fifteen-minutes limo trip we are outside the hotel. And in just as many minutes on foot, we are in the Old town, inside the histor y of a walled city that UNESCO has declared a World Heritage Site. From the extremely contemporar y tower of steel and glass to the brick and stone buildings that have centuries of histor y to tell, a path towards a city that offers a feeling of peace and civilization. But the Swissôtel tower also has a stor y to tell, that of a Swiss chain that is emerging more and more on the international hospitality scene for the quality of its facilities. Here in Tallinn a contemporar y design dominates, not really minimalistic, just enriched a bit by delicate nuances from the place that don’t spoil anything. Definitely a mix of class and style that make this destination an obligator y choice for those who want the best in Tallinn. We tried the European cuisine at the Horisont Restaurant & Bar. Innovative compositions where the freshness of the ingredients plays an essential role. The chef explores the re -interpretation of traditional dishes from different countries showing a preference for lightness. A cosmopolitan cuisine which is highlighted by the cuisine of the Cafe Swiss, with his cheeseburgers and selection of excellent Swiss cheeses ser ved with honey. To conclude with the restaurants, it is always pleasant to stop midafternoon for a per fect cheesecakes at No3 Deli Lounge & Bar, perhaps accompanied by a great Italian cappuccino.
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INFO HOTEL SWISSÔTEL TALLINN Tallinn, Estonia www.swissotel.com Rooms 227 - Suites 11 Villas 0 - Restaurants 3 Spa yes Children yes Chain Swissôtel Affiliation none Activities sightseeing 81 Score Environment 80 78 Design 83 Service 85 Cuisine 78 Health 80 Spa 81 Rooms
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Its historic center has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994 and was built in its present form during the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from the thirteenth to the eighteenth century, when the city was annexed to Russia. Various styles alternate, mainly Baroque but also Gothic, Renaissance and Neoclassical.
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The different styles are also due to the settlement of various immigrant communities: Poles, Lithuanians, Germans, Jews and Russians. Each made a contribution to the building styles, traditions and crafts, determining the variety.
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In 1812 the city was taken by Napoleon, who brought the Neoclassical style that also characterizes the faรงade of the Kempinski Cathedral Square (below).
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Kempinski Cathedral Square in the heart of Vilnius In the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a charming building recently renovated, right in front of the cathedral, guests are wrapped in a sophisticated atmosphere that tastes of history.
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he style is Neoclassical, Central European, even though in Vilnius we are rather to the north. Moreover, even the cathedral, which stands on the other side of the square is Neoclassical with a curious turret in front crowned by a nice gilded clock. The time of Vilnius. The city is a catalog of the major European styles, in which Baroque is certainly the best represented but Gothic, Renaissance and Neoclassical are, in fact, not forgotten. The Kempinski style can be recognized at the airport. With Swiss precision the driver is waiting for us at arrivals to take us to the hotel. The beautiful columns of the composite order frame the facade, making it a stylish backdrop for the rites of classy hospitality that takes place inside. Express check-in, welcome fruit and flowers in the room, suitcases that arrive before we can close the door. All details that we know make a difference. But what makes the hotel unique in Vilnius is the location. More central than this would be impossible, and in this way guests will feel part of the city. Not huge, with only 96 rooms and suites, the hotel with all its details is designed to make your stay an experience to remember. The spaces are generous in the suites and everywhere else, and the view is always great. The spa features a sauna and Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, swimming pool and gym. The products for the treatments are by Daniele de Winter. For the restaurant Telegrafas, executive chef Ciaran John Gantly chooses only ingredients at kilometer zero, seasonal and organic. His creations are inspired by the various European traditions, as often happens these days, slightly revisited and with special attention to enhance the flavors. The atmosphere is charming and the service excellent.
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INFO HOTEL KEMPINSKI CATHEDRAL SQUARE Vilnius, Lithuania www.kempinski.com Rooms 83 - Suites 13 Villas 0 - Restaurants 2 Spa yes Children yes Chain Kempinski Affiliation GHA Activities sightseeing 80 Score Environment 80 85 Design 83 Service 81 Cuisine 70 Health 78 Spa 81 Rooms
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Riga Latvia
Jugendstil (German Art Nouveau of the early 1900s) characterizes the historical center of the city of medieval origin. Since 1997, the site is protected by UNESCO as the concentration of buildings in this style is not reflected in other cities.
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Dominated by water like Tallinn, Riga offers glimpses of remarkable beauty. Due to the wealth of outdoor cafes it has been dubbed the Paris of the North. Its twentieth- century monuments complete the exhibition of architectural styles began with the other capitals.
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Neo-gothic castles alternate with twentiethcentury Neoclassical buildings such as the Grand Palace Hotel (below), making the visit extremely enjoyable.
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Grand Palace Hotel in bed with tradition
In a co ntext o f hi stor i c a l v a l ue , i n a central l o cati o n, th e G r a n d P a l a c e offers ho spi tal i ty mar k e d b y d i sc r e e t lu xu ry , enh anced by a t t e n t i v e se r v i c e in a n atmo sph ere o f gr e a t b e a ut y.
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h e B entley is waitin g for us at th e air por t and th e j our n ey allows us to savor th e approach to th e cit y ’s h istor ic center, wh ich is also like th ose of oth er H ans eatic capitals such as th e Tallin n an d Viln ius, a UNES CO Wor ld Her itage S ite. Awarded th e 2 0 1 4 Tr ip Advisor Traveller ’s Ch oice, Gran d Palace Hotel in R iga ap p ear s to us as an elegant h istor ic buildin g. I ts co ns tr uc tion , in fac t, dates back to 1 8 7 7 , wh en it was t he central ban k of L at via. On ly in 2 0 0 0 was th ere t he tran sfor mation into a boutique h otel, an d sin ce t hen it h as been contin uously celebrated as th e most g l am orous destin ation in R iga. Rooms and suites are furnished in style, some decorated with prints of contemporar y art. One breathes tradition within these walls, especially in the Suite Restaurant, with its fusion menu that weds European tradition with Asian scents. The main hall is housed in a covered courtyard, extremely air y and elegant. Plants, busts and mirrors decorate the space. In the summer, the Summer Terrace Suite is available and ver y busy in the evening. The Pils Bar, with its informal ser vice (but still professional), with hunting trophies on the walls, is a meeting place for businessmen and diplomats. Rich in atmosphere, it is conducive to relaxation and discreet conversation.
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A glamorous sea, enchanting ... worthy of an Oscar, irremissible the one we have at our doorstep. There are so many destinations that choosing is difficult. We propose a classic one, a new contemporary one and two new sunny inventions.
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The cuisine tastes of pizza, fresh fish, tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, basil and great health.
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Hotel Byblos
the Palace of Saint-Tropez
An ode to rest, yet leaving room for the mundane, to live in a setting of subtle elegance underlined by judicious combinations of materials. A prestigious Palace dedicated to the best of the Mediterranean art de vivre.
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he benefits that can be derived by those lucky enough to stay at the Byblos Saint-Tropez are not few. A prestigious Palace where the best of the Mediterranean art de vivre is interwoven with the myth and magic of a unique place. Surrounded by greenery, the Byblos, renowned since the sixties, is composed of an attractive collection of buildings with colorful faรงades and architecture in pure Mediterranean style, which confers volume and various forms to the rooms, making them different one from the other. An ode to rest, yet leaving room for the mundane, to live in a setting of subtle elegance underlined by the judicious combinations of materials. In that corner far from the world, even though only a short walk from the center of Saint-Tropez, there is no shortage of the prerogatives of modern welfare. Prerogatives that are beautifully met by the Sisley Spa, characterized by an authentic room from a Lebanese palace dating back to the seventeenth century transported to Byblos. At the restaurant Le Vincent by Alain Ducasse, chef Maillard Rivea orchestrates a journey through the flavors of the Riviera, ranging from Saint-Tropez to Liguria and also touching Piedmont. Furthermore, he does it with a firm hand and offers a cuisine of land and sea, careful to make the most of the wide range of products. Byblos is a Palace to live in each of its environment. A legendary place in Saint-Tropez - and beyond - where attentive service is made available to a sophisticated clientele that understands hospitality.
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INFO HOTEL HOTEL BYBLOS Saint-Tropez, France www.byblos.com Rooms 41 - Suites 50 Villas 1 - Restaurants 2 Spa yes Children yes Chain none Affiliation LHW Activities sea activities 81 Score Environment 87 83 Design 80 Service 83 Cuisine 71 Health 86 Spa 80 Rooms
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Su Gologone
an “experience” hotel On the east coast of Sardinia, in
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he all-encompassing experience that one lives here is intense and steeped in nature, art, tradition and endless attention given to guests who are rewarded for having chosen this unconventional destination. It all started around the karst spring of Su Gologone, whose waters feed directly into the pool and hydro-massage tub, offering a regenerating moment of wellness which, if desired, continues with the treatments at the Spa. The furnishings and art trails, with permanent exhibitions of Sardinian twentieth-century paintings by artists such as Biasi, Melis, Ciusa, Altara as well as collections of ceramics costumes and tapestries, blend with the environment without giving the impression of being in a museum, in fact, quite the opposite. Thanks to the creativity and artistic genius of the owner, Giovanna Palimodde, nothing is static and every year she manages to impress with some new detail. After the terrace of dreams, perfect for astronomy lessons, and the one of wishes for meditation and yoga, here are - as if by magic - the new gazebos for relaxation in perfect privacy. The art workshops stimulate the desire to try one’s hand at painting, drawing, embroidery, ceramics and decorating. Rediscovering a manual ability often lost, nothing better than the bread cove for kneading and baking different types of bread and buns, starting with the carassao and then all the others for special occasions. The path of 50 herbs and
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organic garden predispose one for the dining experience, where traditional dishes have been revisited with the most innovative elements. The local wines of Nepente and Cannonau can be tasted with goat and sheep cheeses in a beautiful space designed specifically in juniper wood to enhances the flavors. The suites are all unique with themed environments, bed linen, fabrics with embroider y and decorations made directly in the art workshops. Guests can personalize their holiday-experience with adventure (horseback riding, canoeing, free climbing), meditation (with the yoga center), lessons for drawing, painting and preparing traditional Sardinian cuisine - always in full respect of their desire to detach themselves from the rest of the world, which seems far away. The coast and Cala Gonone are 25 kilometers away, but one feels so welcome and per fectly integrated in this context that there seems to be no need to leave Su Gologone, not even for a few hours.
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INFO HOTEL SU GOLOGONE EXPERIENCE HOTEL Sardegna, Italia www.sugologone.it Rooms 92 - Suites 19 Villas 1 - Restaurants 2 Spa yes Children yes Chain none Affiliation none Activities excursions 70 Score Environment 84 70 Design 80 Service 75 Cuisine 60 Health 60 Spa 62 Rooms
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Grand Hotel Poltu Quatu the Sardinia you did not know
A port hidden in a fjord of exceptional natural beauty with the island of Caprera in front to guarantee its near inaccessibility.
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he Grand Hotel Poltu Quatu is for those who love absolute discretion, with attentive ser vice always accompanied by a deep sense of Sardinian hospitality. In charge is Anes Fejzagic, who knows how to convey her professionalism, but also her passion, to staff and guests whose names and preferences she remembers, creating a very special atmosphere. The logo, a butter fly nestled in the beautiful stained Murano glass, reinterpreted by a local craftsman, guides us through the explosion of the color ful bougainvillea and wisteria that matches the white Mediterranean buildings and the Tiffany-color sea and pool. A per fect color balance that binds well with the brilliant skill of the architect and master artist Jean Claude Lesuisse. Mosaics, wrought iron cleverly worked in an artistic manner, original terracotta and suite interiors manually shaped show guests the creative magic in ever y detail of this Small Luxur y Hotel.
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The sen se of belon gin g to th is place n estled amon g t he pin k gran ite of th e sur roun din g roc ks, th e per fec t care for E n glish yards an d th e view over look in g th e mar in a dell ’Or so with its beautiful boats moored in a way th at mak es th em seem suspen ded bet ween sea an d sk y, espec ially at sun set, will all mak e th e differen ce. A ho l iday in Costa S meralda, wh ere th e total pr ivac y of g u ests is protec ted. We will not reveal the names of regular celebrities at the Grand Hotel Poltu Quatu, but you can always discover them coming back here year after year.
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INFO HOTEL GRAND HOTEL POLTU QUATU Sardegna, Italia www.poltuquatu.com Rooms 146 - Suites 8 Apartments 67 - Restaurants 2 Spa yes Children yes Chain none Affiliation SLH Activities excursions, sea activities 85 Score Environment 88 76 Design 88 Service 92 Cuisine 79 Health 81 Spa 89 Rooms
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The Romanos at Costa Navarino a cocktail “Before Midnight”
In Costa Navarino environmental philosophy and principles of biodynamic blend to create a spectacular eco-friendly destination overlooking the Ionian Sea. We tried The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort.
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efore M idn ight, Oscar-n omin ated film, a l ove stor y th at we h ave been passion ate about for year s, was sh ot in th is beautiful cor n er of th e Pelopon n ese and th e climax scen e r ight in on e of th e suites of Th e R o m an os, a Luxur y Collec tion R esor t. Even with out b ein g Eth an Hawke ( Jesse) an d Julie D elpy (Celin e) , we can live our per son al exper ien ce an d love stor y immer sed in all th e sh ades of blue of th e Aegean . 32 1 rooms, in cludin g 1 2 1 with in fin it y pool are all o r iented to collec t th e last ray of th e sun , th e same su n th at avoids en ergy waste, lik e th e small ar tificial
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p o nds th at improve th e mic roclimate. All th e ir r igation o f t he golf cour se an d green areas use rec ycled water. The dim lights on th e beac h avoid disor ientin g th e female Caretta tur tles wh ic h are mapped an d mon itored here. Th eir n ests are also protec ted, all th an k s to GP S tech n ology. A sur pr ise guest of wetlan ds is th e Afr ic an cham eleon wh ich , in Europe, is foun d on ly h ere in th is ver y well-protec ted h abitat. Fo c usin g on th e environ ment was defin itely a realized vision , as eviden ced by th e 6 ,5 0 0 olive trees, th e 2 ,0 0 0 fru it trees, plus th e h un dreds of var ieties of str ic tly nat ive grasses an d sh r ubs. Th e sen se of th e Greek t radition an d th e age - old use of olive oil an d h on ey is fo u n d in th e treatments of th e An azoe S pa, alon g with aro m ath erapy an d th alassoth erapy. H e re to man age th e food in all its details, we fin d th e b r il l iant Greek ch ef, D oxis B ek r is, wh o, h avin g train ed ab road for many year s, fin ally c an en r ic h h is c reativit y w it h th e use of local produc ts, many of wh ic h come direc tly from th e organ ic garden s of th e Coast N avar in o R esor t. At th e Omega restaurant, th e men u is based on t he Omega diet th at Dr. Ar temis S imopoulos, foun der and president of th e Center for G en etics, N utr ition an d
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H ealth in Wash in gton DC, created by combin in g with a p er fec t balan ce th e Omega-3 an d Omega-6 fatt y ac ids. The n utr ition al researc h combin ed th e inventiven ess of D oxis B ek r is mak e for a vast selec tion of tast y dish es - w ith out any trace of any th in g sadly dietetic - wh ic h reinforce th e immun e system an d h elp maintain a heal thy weight. Par ticular attention also for ch ildren : al l t he men us for th e little on es avoid th e use of salt in co o k in g. R espec t for on e’s own lan d an d for th e guests is so obvious an d tan gible th at th e Con stantak opulos family, own er s an d creator s of th e wh ole con cept of Co sta N avar in o, will n ot build more h ousin g un its, even t ho ugh th e amount of lan d would allow it. We c an on ly ap p reciate th is eth ic al an d for ward-look in g ch oice an d t hank all th e people wh o, with th eir in n ate sen se of Gree k h ospitalit y, will mak e your Costa N avar in o h oliday a un ique exper ien ce.
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INFO HOTEL THE ROMANOS A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORTS Costa Navarino, Greece www.costanavarino.com Rooms 0 - Suites 321 Villas 7 - Restaurants 11 Spa Anazoe Spa Children yes Chain Luxury Collection Affiliation none Activities sea activities, golf, tennis 77 Score Environment 83 81 Design 62 Service 70 Cuisine 93 Health 73 Spa 80 Rooms
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Suitcases but not only. Backpacks, iPad cases, handbags, computer cases and a line dedicated to children. From travelstyle to lifestyle.
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Samsonite is a way to travel but most of all a way of life.
The quality and
practicality that have always distinguished Samsonite products over time are also accompanied by elegance, design and lightness dictated by the advent of hand luggage as one’s only baggage. An elegant essentiality made possible by new materials such as polypropylene and Curv technology that underlies the Lite-Locked line. Not even the youngest have been forgotten with the Disney by Samsonite, which represents the main characters of comics and cartoons on suitcases, briefcases and backpacks. RESORTS MAGAZINE | JULY 2014
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With the Move line, made of soft and shiny ripstop nylon, dynamic contemporary women find bags of various shapes and sizes always full of compartments to organize s p a c e b e t t e r. T h e n e c e s s i t i e s for a day at the beach, a weekend like those for a long journey always find an a n s w e r, i n v a r i o u s c o l o r s and materials, but always with color-coordinated accessories. The century of experience at Samsonite plays a key r o l e . Ta k e t h e b u s i n e s s line ProDLX, where details make a difference (after the materials). Small but important details designed for businessmen and frequent flyers who find their world arranged in the compartments of their bags and backpacks.
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Among the most advanced trolleys there are cer tainly those of the Locked-Lite line that combine Cur v technology with its three locking points. The result is a lightweight suitcase, rigid but at the same time expandable and incredibly durable. Va r i o u s c o l o r s a n d d i f f e r e n t f i n i s h e s f o r t h e i n t e r i o r a n d t h e e x t e r i o r e n r i c h t h e o f f e r. But beyond the materials, technologies and design, Samsonite is glamorous. It h a s b e e n f o r o v e r a c e n t u r y. C e r t a i n l y, it is the right choice for the discerning c o n t e m p o r a r y t r a v e l e r, a c i t i z e n o f t h e world who wants a suitcase that is lightweight, durable, functional and beautiful all at the same time.
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In exclusive and charming location,
Location
Sorrento
overlooking the crystal clear sea
Bedrooms
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of Sorrento, beautiful apartment
Bathroomes
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finely decorated comprising: three
Interior
280 mq
big halls , two bedrooms and three
Price
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bathrooms. A magnificent terrace of 100sqm on the same level with a stunning
Agent
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view completes and enhances the property.
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From Sorrento to Anacapri, from Lerici to Santa Margherita Ligure passing by Milan. A selection of the best properties for sale. Sotheby’s International Realty presents on these pages five must-see bargains.
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Beautiful villa with swimming pool set over two floors in Anacapri located within an exclusive residential area in the countryside not far from the famous Blue Grotto and five minutes from the heliport Damecuta . The villa boasts an excellent location with panoramic views and a large private parking. Location Anacapri Bedrooms 7 Bathrooms 5 Interior 450 mq Garden 750 mq Price 5.400.000 euro Agent milan@sothebysrealty.com
Boasting panoramic views over the bay and strategically located only 15 minutes walk from the local town of Lerici, this unique residence provides connection with nature and landscape, becoming a blissful oasis in any season of the year. Location Lerici Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Interior 300 mq Price â‚Ź 5.250.000 euro Agent milan@sothebysrealty.com
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In 1700s building, beautifully renovated in the common areas, apartment of 320 sqm plus charming balconies. The property enjoys a unique and exclusive views of the Basilica of St Nazaire and gardens. Inside, the elegant quality materials make the unit very valuable. Quadruple exposure, very quiet and bright. Parking. Location Milano Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 5 Balconies 5 Interior 320 mq Price 3.900.000 euro Agent milan@sothebysrealty.com
Magnificent villa with panoramic vistas between Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino. This one-of-a-kind property enjoys a privileged view over the bay of Santa Margherita Ligure and is surrounded by a lush garden of 20,000 square meters overlooking the sea. The main villa, which embodies the typical style of the Portofino Riviera, has recently been renovated. Location Santa Margherita Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 5 Interior 300 mq Terrace 20.000 mq Price upon request Agent milan@sothebysrealty.com
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