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f you wish to dine in a renaissance villa at just 5 minutes form Florence’s historical city center, taste dishes from the best Tuscan culinary tradition, immersed in 20 hectares of greenery, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, you may have just found the restaurant you are looking for!

“Il Conventino a Marignolle” part of the Hotel & Resort Villa Tolomei is at your complete disposal, whether you are a guest of the Hotel or you wish to spend a pleasant evening with an unforgettable backdrop on our panoramic terrace.

The restaurant staff will guide you in your choice of seasonal local products from the Tuscan countryside.

BOOK YOUR ROMANTIC DINNER AT IL CONVENTINO

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t is a fact that regardless to what is happening in the world, we continue to travel. And fortunately, since ideas circulate with people (besides with terrorists), they share experiences, lifestyles, customs, impressions…cuisine, tastes, fragrances. A loss of identity? Perhaps, it is the contrary. We are evermore ourselves because we are also more and more others.

And, please, let’s stop talking about Islamic terrorism. Muslim assassins don’t make Islamic terrorism. They make stupid terrorism, for terrorists don’t realise that they are little insignificant pieces in a game which is much bigger than they are, one they don’t know and one that has very little to do with religion.

Does anyone still believes in fairytales? Does anyone still believe that the Catholics and Protestants in Ulster were firing at each other for religious reasons?

Or that the Jews endured the Holocaust for religious disagreements. Travelling is economy. Countries such as Egypt, Tunisia, and Yemen counted on the earnings from tourism. Numerous families survived on this, and now that it no longer exists, some youth may think it is the fault of the West. Perhaps, he will “die for the just cause”. It’s a good thing that we continue to travel, to share and to be tolerant.

Certainly, there may even be fewer terrorists.

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BAGLIO ONETO Marsala, Italy

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GRAND HOTEL DES ILES BORROMEES Stresa, Italy

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MOVENPICK BEACH RESORT Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

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GRAND RESORT LAGONISSI Athens

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HOTEL SLOVENIJA Portorose, Slovenia

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SINGITA SWENI LODGE Kruger N.P., South Africa

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CASTELLO DI NIPOZZANO Nipozzano, Chianti Rufina

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Una creazione di Chef Paul Pairet per Air France.

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This directory offers an annotated and up-todate instrument for the possible destinations for those who want to stay in the city or nearby. This because sometimes it is not only a question of price but rather attention to detail, passion and taste.

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Questa directory offre uno strumento aggiornato e ragionato sulle possibili destinazioni per chi vuole soggiornare in città o nelle vicinanze. Perché a volte non è solo questione di prezzo ma di attenzione al dettaglio, passione e gusto.

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Dal Settecento fino alla seconda guerra mondiale. Due secoli di lusso ai tropici, tra ventilatori a pale, verande, tè pomeridiani e stuoli di servitori. Molti in Asia ma anche nelle colonie africane e in Centro America.

Una storia affascinante di lungimiranti investitori, pionieri e avventurieri costellata di nomi eccellenti come Raffles, Peninsula e Strand. Questa directory ci mostra i migliori esempi sopravvissuti dove sperimentare esperienze e atmosfere d’altri tempi.

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International Editor-in-Chief Ovidio Guaita Senior Editor Lawrence Taylor Contributors Elsa Bozzaotra, Maria Coscarelli, Paola Di Girolamo, Marco Galli, Paolo Gerbaldo, Alessandra Jovinelli, Daniela Komisarjevsky Libero, Pamela McCourt Francescone, Hasrudin Tazep Traduzioni Lawrence Taylor, Agnese Frullatori Photos Ovidio Guaita, Lawrence Taylor, Paolo Gerbaldo, Riccardo Casano, published hotels and resorts Video for iPad and iPhone app Roberto Sessoli Graphic Design Niccolò Angeli www.nican.me Layout Graphic Department Palidano Press Public Relations Daniela Libero Subscription Europe 300 € Rest of the World 350 € Publisher PalidanoPress 3 More London Riverside - SE1 2RE London Co-Publisher Hong Kong and Macao edition Asia Travel Media Ltd. Room 1705-1708, 17/F, Pacifi c Plaza, 410 Des Voeux Road West, HK

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LAWRENCE TAYLOR Lawrence is in Kruger National Park to discover Singita Sweni Lodge.

OVIDIO GUAITA On the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia, Ovidio proposes one of the first resorts of the Kingdom.

ELSA BOZZAOTRA In the desert with Elsa, in search of the ten best resorts.

PAMELA MCCOURT FRANCESCONE In Tuscany, Pamela went to the Castello di Nipozzano for an experience of cuisine and relaxation.

PAOLO GERBALDO From Stresa to Athens, stopping off in Slovenia, Paolo is in search of the Mediterranean in this issue.

MARIA COSCARELLI Maria recounts the extensive program of events in Guam.

RICCARDO CASANO In Marsala, Riccardo experienced an antique baglio for us. Today it is a refined hospitality structure.

Stresa Italy

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sea breeze combines he fragrance of the wards this s of the countryside, leading us to rb he e ession of th cc d su an ing ts with the scen d is a never-end un aro l Al . re tu uc d rich in fine ating str isolated and fascin es that make this lan tre ve oli nt cie an d s an manicured vineyard ste. oil with a unique ta ate lic ll de a d an wines surrounded by ta llium, courtyard ba l tin da La feu e nt th of an ancie The Baglio (from onomic expression ec oss ge e pa m th s co wa en ) which buildings and walls storage buildings, . The high walls and m le to guests and ste ab sy ail al ur av ult es ric ac ag in the new sp ain ag original e liv , ard ty restored, still has its the large cour lly fu re ca , se ou rh e maste in the restaurant. Th e Baglio. nter of activity at th ce e th is d an , Mozia and structure king the saltworks loo er ov l hil a on rising of this area of The Baglio Oneto, breathe the history to ion at s loc ial ec sp a oose from 48 room the Egadi Islands, is ions. Guests can ch lat pu in po y ed an ish m rn so lly fu Sicily, crossroads of tchtower, all tastefu d on the ancient wa re which is the ate tu loc uc str ite nt su a cie d an an ecture of this hit arc l na igi or e th harmony with shapes and colors. e cuisine, inspiration for their aches its peak in th re ne wi d an a se land, al tradition, The combination of flavours of the loc e th ify pl am s ne al wi and tastes that pay where excellent loc mphony of smells sy A . ce lan ba le dib d kissed by the sun revisited with incre western Sicily, a lan of s ion dit tra y ar homage to the culin ique products. and which offers un sense of welcome of the staff and the m lis na ious sio es of pr d Odinetto or prestig The cordiality an ts with a glass of es gu ait aw o wh of the owners, le. y forever memorab Marsala, make a sta

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Attica almost suspends time. The fortress of the Acropolis, with the Propylaea, the Erechtheion and the Parthenon, takes us back to the age of Pericles. The symbol of the Hellenistic civilization is the portal to the Athenian coast: a coast rife with history and colours.

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The trip south continues, leaving chaotic Athens behind. Having arrived at the last stop in the southwest of Attica, archaeology lovers only have to look: the Temple of Poseidon dominates the Cape Sounion.

From the promontory the eye looks out over the infinity of the Aegean Sea. In this space outside time, the minds of travellers cannot help but project themselves toward the horizon.

Our correspondent Paolo Gerbaldo is telling us more about the Greek hospitality.

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Grand Resort Lagonissi ultramarine elegance A tranquil corner which does not neglect elegance.

Refined and spacious oases of comfort bathed in light and the colours of the Aegean Sea are what the bungalows, suites and villas afford.

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he Grand Resort Lagonissi offers, above all, a perfect escape from Athens. Ubiquitous views, the green gardens and a blue sea are, in fact, the frame for this intimate resort situated on a private luxuriantly green peninsula between Athens and Cape Sounio.

Along with its exceptional position, the Grand Resort Lagonissi offers service which ensure that guests’ demands are always met.

The space available to them is the common denominator in the various accommodations: refined and spacious oases of comfort bathed in light and the colours of the Aegean Sea - including private spaces for relaxation and sport – all come with the bungalows, suites and the villas.

A variety of flavours can be enjoyed at the Resort restaurants, all located in areas with idyllic views. The most important, of course, are the Greek ones. Traditional Hellenic cuisine characterises Ouzeri Aegeon, and a special touch animates Galazia Akti, as it is dedicated to the essence of the cuisine of Crete.

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The predominant line of Mediterranean cuisine is reinforced by the selection of dishes from the Italian tradition. Quality products and technical skill are used to compose the menu at the Captain’s House.

A trip from the Orient to Polynesia is reserved at Kohylia Polynesian. On the abundant menu stand out sushi and sashimi, without neglecting other outstanding delights.

A serene atmosphere makes the Grand Resort Lagonissi a corner of tranquility that, just the same, does not neglect elegance.

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GRAND RESORT LAGONISSI Athens, Greece www.grandresort.gr Rooms & Suites 260 Villas 0 - Restaurants 5 Spa ThalaSpa Chenot Children yes Chain Helios Hotels Affiliation LHW Activities golf, spa, sea activities Score 84 Environment 95 Design 85 Service 81 Cuisine 83 Health 84 Spa 70 Rooms 90

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SLOVE

Paolo Gerbaldo

Gently lying along the gulf of Piran, PortoroĹž represents a perfect synthesis between thermal and beach tourism.

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I t is ju st a ston e’ s th r ow fr om Pi ran, t he hi st ori cal l ocal i t y resti ng on t h e lo n g pen in su la wh ose centre i s t he pi cturesque square de d ic a t e d to th e composer and vi ol i ni st, Gi useppe Tarti ni .

Slovenian Istria is an enchanting corner of the Adriatic reserved to la dolce vita that our correspondent Paolo Gerbaldo experienced for us.

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Hotel Slovenija bathing pleasures and wellness

A colourful design that rhymes with the functionality and attentive service. The holistic philosophy of well-being in an irremissible stage for wellness and bathing and thermal pleasures.

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verlooking the seaside drive in Portorož-Portorose, Hotel Slovenija, the top of the LifeClass resort, proposes a colour ful design which rhymes with functionality and attentive service. After crossing the bright lobby, guest reach the rooms which, in eco-modern style, combine the view of the Adriatic Sea with the magic of the principle colours of Slovenian Istria: the blue of the sea, the white of the salt and the green of the landscape.

However, Hotel Slovenija is an irremissible destination for wellness and bathing and thermal pleasures. Its entire philosophy dedicated to caring for oneself shapes, in fact, the ample spaces of the LifeClass resort with its Thalasso Centre alongside the Ayurveda one and Wai Thai – an intensive path where the East and West crisscross to give guests an impressive sensorial experience. The “health springs at the seaside” reaches

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completion with the Sauna Park and the recreational Thermal Centre: thermo-mineral pool of the Primordial Sea and the pool with heated sea water. The world of LifeClass healthy pleasures includes several programs, among which the anti-ageing one, which is executed under medical surveillance.

With an offering that aims at completeness, the cuisine as well has not been left to chance. The concept of brain food enlivens the gastronomic proposal of the Ă la carte restaurant Top Tree. Chef Giulio Giaiotti, placing great attention on quality and the search for raw materials, creates, in fact, dishes capable of highlighting the Mediterranean cuisine, superbly uniting it with Istrian products. A menu created for social excitement, on the other hand, is proposed by Chef Marko Gorela in the Istrian Tapas. Local seasonal products to revisit, in an enthusiastic way for the palate, the culture of tapas.

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HOTEL SLOVENIJA Portoroz, Slovenia www.lifeclass.net Rooms & Suites 128 Villas 0 - Restaurants 2 Spa yes Children yes Chain LIfeClass Affiliation none Activities sea and thermal activities Score 79 Environment 53 Design 80 Service 75 Cuisine 85 Health 89 Spa 93 Rooms 80

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KRUGE

Lawrence Taylor

Since 1927, the first park in South Africa continues to exude its fascination.

Created by the English, it was named after the Boer leader Paul Kruger as a sign of peace with the locals.

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N o w m illion s of v isitor s g o there every year but t he di mensi ons are s u c h t h a t on e ca n dr iv e for hours w i thout com i ng across anyone.

T h e v a r ie ty of fau n a a n d other natural w onders w hi ch c h a r a c t e r i z e it ma ke it a mu st f or al l w ho vi si t Sout h Af ri ca.

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Lawrence Taylor

Singita Sweni Lodge exclusive Africa Six luxurious suites built on stilts with wooden platforms line the coast of the Sweni River.

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hro ug h g l ass walls luxur iant sh ores b e com e a n i ntegral p ar t o f t he design, ma k in g us feel on e with nat u re. E le ga nt l y fu r nished in an Afr ican st y le, th ey combin e d a r k wood wi th shades t hat rang e fro m green to avocado to b r i n g to t h e i nter io rs o f t he su ites t he co l our s of th e savan n ah .

Th e va r i ou s s paces, o ne co nnec ted to t he oth er s, best ren der th e i d e a of t h e ex ter nal sp ace t hat su r ro un ds th e lodge.

The spa is shared with the near-by Singita Lebombo and provides a discreet variety of massages and treatments to care for the body. There is also a hammam and a well-equipped gym.

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SINGITA SWENI LODGE Kruger N.P., South Africa www.singita.com Rooms & Suites 6 Villas 0 - Restaurants 1 Spa no Children yes Chain Singita Affiliation none Activities safaris

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Castello di Nipozzano Italy of the excellences

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In the Chianti Rufina countryside with its vineyards and olive groves, pine

and oak forests, discover the age-old history of the Marchesi Frescobaldi.

Savor their fine wines and culinary delights, and stay in an exclusive and elegant home-away-from-home.

he Castello di Nipozzano, a coffer of Renaissance elegance, home to a range of fine wines: from Montesodi IGT to Vecchie Vite Chianti Rufina Docg to Mormoreto IGT. A privileged habitat that opens its doors to hospitality with tastings, private tours and cooking classes in the patrician kitchen, where Signora Lia, the Frescobaldi’s private chef, guides guests through the preparation of antique recipes based on local produce like the Chianina and Angus beef raised on the estate, exquisite Laudemia olive oil, home -grown fruit and vegetables.

E xper ien ce th e grac ious an d war m Fre s cob a l d i h ospitalit y. Din e in th e c astle’s splen did S a l a d e l Camin o din in g room. Stay in th e five exc l us i ve rooms, in wh at was on ce th e c astle’s wi ne p re s s an d, from th e ter race, delight in th e b re at htak in g views over look in g th e h ills an d v i ne ya rd s of th e Ar n o valley.

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Welcome to Guam Only on Guam can you find star-sand beaches, crystal clear blue skies and world-famous sunsets. These are just a few reasons why millions of tourists have made Guam their top travel choice. Whether you’re looking to experience a thrilling adventure on land or at sea, unravel 4,000 years of intriguing history, shop for the latest fashion and trends, taste our famous chicken kelaguen and red rice, or just wind down beneath some shady palm trees, Guam is waiting for you.

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12th Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam The world will gather in Guam to witness the Pacific Island region’s diverse and spectacular cultural heritage at the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts. Every four years, FestPac brings together artists and cultural practitioners from around the Pacific region in celebration of Pacific cultural and contemporary practices, including demonstrations from artisans who are keeping ancient carving, weaving, tattooing and dancing traditions alive. This summer, Guam will host the event from May 22 through June 4, including delegations from 26 nations throughout the Pacific. A combined 2,500 to 3,000 from all delegations are expected to participate in the festival. While delegations from most other countries are capped at 150, as the host country, Guam will present the largest delegation of all participating countries. The 500-member Guam delegation consists of the island’s finest cultural practitioners and artists in various disciplines: performing arts, traditional arts, demonstrations and exhibitions, literary arts, visual arts and forums, workshops and seminars.

Discover Guam Submerge yourself in history: Explore the cultural village at Gef Pa’go located in Inarajan and experience how life was like in the early days of the island. At the Lina’La Chamorro Cultural Park in Tumon, reenactments make the past come alive while ancient customs and traditions are open for discovery.

Explore the nightlife: At night the bars, clubs and lounges of Guam come alive and pulsate with energy. Local DJs, bands and jazz combos cover all ranges of music for the guests behind our action packed bars, modern dance floors and supple lounges.

Dive into adventure: The clear and pristine waters that surround Guam are world class places for diving and snorkeling with some of the most unique and diverse sites available anywhere. Exotic and breathtaking locations are coupled with hundreds of species of aquatic life to deliver an unforgettable dive or snorkeling experience.

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