A Room With a View

Usually, when going to Florence, the view is not really as important as the location. Most people just want to be in the middle of town so they are close to everything. Florence is NOT that big! You can comfortably stay on the South side of the river and enjoy a gorgeous view of the city from a tranquil villa on a hill.

Villa la Vedetta has 17 beautifully appointed rooms, GORGEOUS grounds, a fantastic pool, the perfect deck for watching the sun set on Florence and a top gastronomic restaurant. Basically, it has it all. Their Vista Suite (pictured) has massive windows looking on the city and can accommodate up to 4 people with a king bed downstairs and a convertible sofa upstairs.

The pool too is a fantastic way to unwind in the afternoons – following a full day of sites and shopping. Not many hotels in Florence have a pool, so this really is a treat – especially in those hot summer months!

Really, Villa la Vedetta was one of my favorite hotels of this past trip. I really loved everything about it.

SuperTub Tuesday!

SO, one of the super cool things about traveling is experiencing fantastic BATHTUBS! (NOTE: Faru Faru Tub) Sounds funny, but a super hot soak after a long day of sightseeing can be one of the best parts of the day….with the right elements of course.

Palazzo Sasso treated me right on my recent visit to Ravello! WOW, I NEEDED THAT! Sparkeling wine, a luscious plate of fruit, Chopin dancing through the air and a view to die for. Bliss! There were some seriosly fantastic tubs along the coast, but this one of course won me over!

I know this post IS about the bathtub, but the rest of the Infinito Suite is just so fantastic that I have to share! The appointments, the architecture, the terrace and the views all make for the perfect retreat on the Amalfi Coast!

Press shot:

A fairytale hotel in a beautiful medieval village on the coast of Italy. Life is good! Thanks Aaron!