Archive for Anacapri

On Top of the World

Monte Solaro is the highest part of Capri, towering 589 meters above sea level, and boasting a 360° panorama of the island of Capri. In the distance one can identify the mountains of Calabria, the Pennine Alps and the Amalfi coast, the Sorrentine peninsula, the Gulf of Naples, and the islands of Procida and Ischia.

Posted by Joelle in Anacapri, Travel, Wellness

Living with Art

Bidders defied grim market sentiment this month, with the majority of lots attracting enthusiastic bidding at Damien Hirst’s “Beautiful Inside My Head Forever” sale at Sotheby’s, London. The highly publicized sale, which took place over two days, realized $207,169,510 above the high estimate.

Posted by Joelle in Anacapri, Art, Hospitality

Anacapri September Shopping

The people of Anacapri have a certain gentleness and hospitality that is touching as it is inviolate. Wherever they work, restaurants, boats, drugstores-anywhere at all- Anacapri seem to command respect by virtue of not asking for it. I am lucky to be here during the Settembrata Annacaprese known to be one of the best festivals in town. Flee -markets and gastronomic Kermesse will guarantee my staying up until dawn. Shops at this time of the year look at their best. I picked four you my favorites!

Posted by Joelle in Anacapri, Shopping

Villa San Michele

Villa San Michele on Capri in Italy is a magical place that must be experienced. While some speak of Feng shui perfection, about a node for magnetic flows, and others about its enchanting beauty, it awakes a feeling of dread in some. I have enjoyed the walk on the Annacapri steep 300 meters cliff above the blue sea , a space where” The soul needs more space than the body “

Posted by Joelle in Anacapri, Travel

The Boutique and New Luxury Trends

One of the best things to do in Europe during the Summer, besides tanning under the sun, is to make sure you do not miss what’s going on in the upcoming Fall/Winter fashion trends. While you were chilling out, many magazine editors, photographers, models, stage setters and style experts have been working extremely hard for to give you the right feel of what should be the next new look. I decided pick a few items in the Mariorita boutique through my Cannon so that you’ll be able visit with me.

Posted by Joelle in Anacapri, Fashion, Luxury, Shopping

A Star of a Chef

Part of the my success in loosing weight at the spa is due to the Executive chef Oliver Glowig at the Capri Palce Hotel & Spa.

I asked Caroline Courteau the guest management relations to have a talk with him as I apart from wanting to bring a few of delicious recipes at home, is to understand the philosophy of the Mediterranean cuisine being so simple and the belief of the Spa staff to be the most balanced diet in the world.

Posted by Joelle in Anacapri, Hospitality, Profiles

Medical Spa Oasis

Over the last 20 years, The Capri Beauty Farm has acquired significant experience in the field of wellness medicine.A specialized medical team,in collaboration with several Universities,is constantly involved in medical scientific research. Some of these treatment I have tried myself.The Leg School and the Metabolic Response.Check me out!

Posted by Joelle in Anacapri, Hospitality, Wellness

Entrepreneur with a Soul

The day I met Tonino Cacace, second generation owner of one of the most luxurious hotels in the world, the Capri Palace Hotel & Spa , was few weeks before my recent arrival to Anacapri.
He happened to hear I was visiting his Palace, and like a Greek god coming down the Olympus, had someone call me in to present himself so that luckily, I could pay gracefully my respects with an absolute stunning interview.

Posted by Joelle in Anacapri, Hospitality, Profiles

I Can’t Believe I’m Still Around!

I just received an email on my Blackberry from Boston that the coming winter there is going to be the coldest, longest and snowiest in the last 50 years. I decided to extend my Summer a little longer in a wonderful hidden spot in Anacapri between the coastline and the higher reaches of the island of Capri. Here, ancient Greeks and Roman emperors spent their time overlooking the breathtaking views of the Sorrentine Peninsula on the magnificent Gulf of Naples.

Posted by Joelle in Anacapri, Hospitality, Travel