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  A true Urban Resort unique in Florence. Romantic neo-renaissance villa, today a refined hotel of only 18 deluxe rooms and suites in exclusive panoramic position on Piazzale Michelangelo, with breathtaking view of Florence only a few steps from Ponte Vecchio.  Prestigious rooms elegantly furnished and equipped with the most modern comforts. Elegant dining room to savour the delights of international cuisine.   Hotel Information: Villa La Vedetta, Firenze, Luxury 5* Hotel http://www.villalavedettahotel.com/en Viale Michelangelo, 78  50125 Firenze, Italia Phone: +39 055 681631 info@villalavedettahotel.com

  Villa la Massa was built in the 1500's A beautiful Medicean Villa, completely restored, located in the peaceful Tuscan countryside. Only 15 minutes from Firenze Pointe Vecchio. Complimentary shuttle service for hotel guests. Enjoy your meals on the outdoor terrace overlooking the Arno River. Warm and friendly staff and atmosphere. Service so personalized you will want it to be your home away from home.  Service:     Bathroom set 100% Egyptian cotton     Two bathrobes 100% Egyptian cotton     Two pairs of slippers     Linen sheets     Blankets 100% wool     Bathroom courtesies     Chambermaid service twice a day     Hairdryer     Fridge-bar     Safe     Satellite TV     Antiallergy pillows at disposal     Free shoe-polish service during the night     In...

The city of Florence in Italy is steeped in history. A new luxury hotel on the Florentine map celebrates the picturesque city’s historical leanings. St. Regis recently launched its maiden hotel in the Italian city. The St. Regis Florence is the new avatar of the former Grand Hotel Florence. The historic hotel underwent a 10-month overhaul during which it was restored to its former glory. The grand St. Regis Florence houses 81 guest rooms and 19 luxury suites. One of the star attractions at the refurbished Florentine luxury hotel is Bottega Veneta suite . The luxury brand’s muted neutral shades bring elegance to the room. The furniture in this suite is from the Bottega Veneta brand. But with or without the designer tag, each of the luxury rooms and suites feature artistic touches. Hand-carved gold leaf plaques add a touch of grandeur to each of the rooms. The color palettes are not uniform throughout. The rooms and suites feature one of three color palet...

Summer is here and it is vacation time and travelers are getting ready for the memorable vacation. The luxury hotels are happy about the trend that is seeing more people traveling than before. They are planning longer vacations and often with extended families friends and children. They do want value for money but want exclusive experiences.  Jennifer Fox of Fairmont Hotels and Resorts believes that the rebound in the economy has upped the Traveler Sentiment index which has resulted in guests taking longer and more frequent vacations across all channels. Other top luxury brands agree with the assessment as they are all witnessing similar growth. They are taking advantage of the growth and building on it. Top travel agents are planning exceptional experiences.  LA based Elite Travel International designs high end itineraries and is handling much increased requests for exotic getaways including billionaire luxury vacations. Newer experiences are being devised ...