Capri Palace Hotel & Spa
Michelin-starred Med cuisine, a serious Beauty Farm, and seaside chic as only Capri knows how. Capri Palace's past is recorded in its vaulted ceilings and columns, now a backdrop for huge sofas and artworks; and the pool, overlooking the Isle of Ischia, where you can nibble on exotic-fruit skewers while wearing oversized sunglasses, sets the tone of Italian indulgence.
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Casa Angelina
With its Murano chandeliers, flock wallpaper and heavy damask fabrics, the Ca Maria Adele is absolutely Venetian, but its African wood, polished concrete and laid-back, bohemian atmosphere mean it is also undeniably modern. Located right opposite the Salute, it is in the heart of Venice's most tranquil area, the art quarter, and the only other tourists you are likely to come across are lost ones.
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La Minervetta
La Minervetta clings to the cliffs of Sorrento on the Amalfi coast with spectacular views of the Bay of Naples from the pool and sun terrace. All rooms are sea-facing with floor-to-ceiling windows and are equipped with flatscreen TVs and Etro bathroom products.
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La Sommità
La Sommità is a historic boutique Ostuni hotel in Puglia set in a converted 16-century palace. The modern spa offers a range of treatments to choose from. The restaurant specialises in excellent Puglian cuisine while the cavernous wine bar has a fine selection of local and international wines. The ramparts of the fortress are perfect for a sunset aperitif.
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Masseria Torre Coccaro
This family-friendly boutique hotel in Pulgia is set in a historic fortified farmhouse a short distance from the Adriatic. The rooms are exquisitely furnished with linen bedding, silky sofas, large baroque mirrors and antique furniture. The hotel has an Aveda spa, Turkish baths, gym and large outdoor pool. Guests may also use Masseria Torre Coccaro's beach club and a private 14-metre yacht.
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Masseria Torre Maizza
Surrounded by a grove of ancient olive trees, the 16th-century Masseria Torre Maizza – sister hotel of nearby Smith favourite Masseria Torre Coccaro – has been brought bang up to date with a cool, contemporary décor. High, barrel-vaulted rooms have been accessorised with chrome lights and mushroom-coloured, loose-weave linens, while its spa, pool, golf course and cookery school all provide welcome flashes of modernity.
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