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Art, Angels and Landscape
The building materials are Mexican and largely organic, the inlaid-pebble walkways are from local riverbeds; the latilla ceilings are made with wood from Mexico’s mainland; the palapas are created from local palm thatch; and, instead of carpeting, Mexican conchuela stone floors were put down.
Bienvenida al Paraiso
I am delighted to confirm your private transportation, please feel free to contact me should be any other special detail that I would need to know in order to ensure an enjoyable stay at Paradise. Julio Salas – That one , I am proud to introduce as my third Angel .
A Star of a Chef
Part of the my success in loosing weight in Anacapri is due to the Executive chef Oliver Glowig at the Capri Palace Hotel & Spa. I asked Caroline Courteau the guest management relations to have a talk with him to understand the philosophy of the Mediterranean cuisine being so simple one of the most balanced diets in the world.
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.
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!
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.
I Can’t Believe I’m Still Around!
I just received an email on my Blackberry 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.
Ferragamo’s Foot Forward
Shoemaker to the stars, Salvatore Ferragamo saw his brand become more of a lifestyle choice than an accessories line. It was the first Italian fashion house to diversify into travel and lifestyle. I decided to go to Florence for the day and check how he accomplished that.
Art, Garden and Olives
It’s such a great feeling to come back from hectic Florence and have a nice walk around the peaceful garden here at the Villa. Throughout the centuries it has been the tradition for Italian nobility to be patrons to great artists. Villa Mangiacane stays true to this sponsoring on-site artist from Zimbabue and abroad, and numerous art exhibitions openings.










