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park my luggage somewhere where I can easily feel the brings a sense of truly living like a local. Here you’ll experience
ambiance and culture of my destination. aristocratic rural life paired with contemporary luxury as you
I have several hotel groups (I really dislike referring to them navigate the 4,200 acres 10th century estate. At this Belmond
as “chains”) which I often gravitate towards for myself and my Estate, you’ll have a choice of 39 indulgent rooms and suites
clients. One of these is the Belmond Hotels. They are unique each uniquely enchanting in its own right. There’s also plenty to
in their locations and in their cultural physicality. Imagine do. Imagine daily walks among the olive groves, visiting local
staying in a renovated monastery, an ancient castle nestled in farms, hunting for truffles, scenic hiking or bike rides, or just
the Tuscany countryside, or sleeping in a luxurious treehouse simply sharing moments with the locals at a postcard village.
overlooking the golden beaches of Bali. It simply doesn’t get Man … I really need to get back there soon!
any better than that! I have two other favorite Belmond hotels in Italy. The first is
Your Hotel Road Map: With over two dozen amazing the magnificent Splendido in Portofino on the west coast of Italy.
hotels throughout the world, it will be hard to pick just a This truly cinematic restored 16th century monastery sits in the
few to illustrate how wonderful these accommodations hills overlooking this small picturesque village. As you unwind
To: Those Looking To “Check-In” To the are ... but I will try. in an award-winning spa or soak up the sun besides a shimmering
Golden Age First Stop: Peru. If you haven’t been to Peru … pool, you’ll instantly understand why Richard Burton and
From: My Private Terrace In the Splendido please plan on it soon. There are six magnificent Belmond Elizabeth Taylor spent a lot of romantic moments here. Also,
Mare Portofino hotels, including two adventurous railroad experiences. the Ristorante La Terrazza is a must dining experience where
the fresh locally-sourced ingredients are cooked to perfection
I’ve personally stayed at three of their hotels and traveled
By Jessica Flores. Jessica on their Hiram Bingham train. and the flavors of Italy will whisk you away.
has worked in the travel I recommend that once you arrive by plane you rest your My other favorite Belmond hotel in Italy is the Grand
and tourism industry for body at the Miraflores in Lima. This is a beautiful hotel located Hotel Timeo in Taormina Sicily. Having spent time here, I
well over a decade. She on the manicured Malecon clifftop park with impressive views can assure you that your first breakfast on the terrace will be a
holds both Bachelors of the Pacific Ocean coastline. Standard accommodations are lifetime memory as you gaze across the coast towards Mount
and Master’s Degrees in the generous Junior Suites at 484 square feet. Or you can simply Etna. The best part of your stay will be time spent traversing
Hospitality & Tourism go first class with the Club Class suites and have access to the the cobblestone streets throughout this quaint Italian village.
Management. As owner executive lounge on the 10th floor, open 24/7. Third Stop and Beyond: As I had mentioned, there are
of AWAY Travel in Boca Of course, when visiting Peru you need to go to Machu too many Belmond Hotel destinations to cover in this one
Raton, Jessica and staff Picchu! But to get there you’ll need to take a short flight to column. But from the timeless charm of the Cipriani in
bring 25 years of personal Cusco. I highly recommend the Cusco Monasterio where Venice to the Mount Nelson South Africa, the La Residence
travel experience to an you’ll be transported back 300 years to when this was a d’Angkor Laos, Jimbaran Puri, Bali, or the Maroma
exclusive clientele looking functional monastery. Please do yourself a favor and request Riviera Maya, Mexico, you will never be disappointed by the
for luxury travel planning. Ready for your own journey an oxygen-fed room to help ease the altitude. accommodations, service and dining at any of these five-star
to begin? Visit: www.travelwithaway.com. Email me: Once you arrive at the foothills of Machu Picchu, the luxury group of hotels.
jessica@travelwithaway.com or call: (877) 493-AWAY. Sanctuary Lodge is the place you’ll need to stay in order to Wheels Down: Regardless of your global destination,
Pack Your Bags: As you know, wherever you travel hotels gain the first entry access into this historical site. Trust me, you please consider having your wheels touch down at a Belmond
are going to be part of your itinerary. Even if you take a cruise, want to beat the onslaught of crowds later in the morning. If hotel or resort. With over 35 ultraluxe hotels, seven trains,
there is a good chance you’ll need to fly in a day early to readjust your itinerary charts to the beautiful Sacred Valley, then stay and three river cruises and restaurants in 24 countries, there
to time zones and stay at a hotel at your embarkation port. at the Rio Sagrado Hotel, which sits magically alongside the is simply no reason to miss this truly unique opportunity.
I know that most of us are very familiar with the well Urubamba River. Exclusive, timeless, immersive. Each Belmond hotel has its
marketed big hotel chains: Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Ritz Second Stop: Italy. If Northern Italy is on your own story to tell, and they are simply waiting for you to just
Carlton and the Four Seasons. Though these are all good bucket list, then the Castello di Casole Estate is a strong open the page…
choices, they don’t necessarily offer something different consideration for your travel plans. Wishing You Safe Travels,
or distinct about their location. When I travel, I want to This timeless refuge located deep in the Tuscany countryside Jessica