Living 'La Dolce Vita'

Breathtaking scenery, mouth-watering gastronomy and an idyllic lifestyle – Italy offers everything for the perfect break. As the country celebrates its 150th birthday Preferred Hotel Group has created the ultimate package to experience Italy at its finest.

The best-in-class hotel collection has more than 45 stunning member properties across the country leaving visitors spoilt for choice: from the bright lights of fashion capital Milan to the hustle and bustle of Naples – or the splendid isolation of the Tuscan hills to the diversity of the country’s vibrant islands.

To help visitors explore Italy, Preferred Hotel Group has drawn together insider tips from its member properties’ concierges and created the perfect travel package – Dolce Vita. Alongside a three night stay at one of the 18 participating hotels, guests benefit from an extra treat such as a spa treatment, one-way airport transfer or a romantic dinner. Prices start from €123 per night and can be booked until 15th November for stays on selected dates throughout the year.

Visit phgoffers.com/Italy to see a map of the hotels as well as a host of recommendations for what to do in the surrounding area and begin to plan your Italian discovery.
Guests can sink into Italy’s mesmerising history with a stay in a canal-side Venetian palace or enjoy the rich tapestry of Florence’s art heritage in a townhouse on Piazza Santa Maria Novella. If modernity and chic Italian design are more important, then they can opt for the sleek lines and stunning beach views of Hotel Imperiale in Taormina or retreat from Rome’s historic sites at Hotel Fortyseven – a cool, urban oasis.

For weary souls looking to relax and rejuvenate, the serene Petriolo Spa Resort in Tuscany offers a range of thermic spa treatments alongside personalised fitness programmes all in a stunning natural environment. Food lovers are assured of gastronomic indulgences at the captivating Castel Monastero where Gordan Ramsay’s restaurant attracts customers from around the world.

Make the most of Italy with insider tips & local insight:

Rome – Walk around the city starting at the Trevi Fountain with the traditional coin toss before a stop off at Piazza di Pietra to see the last remaining columns of Hadrian’s Temple and finally explore the labyrinthine side streets around Campo de’ Fiori and sample traditional Roman dishes.

Milan – Experience Milan’s famed nightlife with a visit to Via Piero della Francesca at Gattopardo. During the day, walk off the night before at the Fondazione La Triennale Di Milano, its museum and the Santa Maria della Grazie where you can see Da Vinci’s Last Supper.

Florence – Coffee-lovers – or fashionistas – should visit Roberto Cavalli’s Giacosa Caffe for its famous marocchino coffee.

Capri – Take a private boat tour of the island and visit the famous Blue Grotto before heading to La Fontelina Club, a private and cosy beach club to relax on and enjoy vibrant Capri. In the evening, you can savour an authentic pizza at Da Gemma Restaurant.

Taormina – Try the “Granita Siciliana con Brioche” at the famous Bam Bar or thrill yourself with the most glam shopping in Corso Umberto.