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Overlooking Florence just 10 kilometers away from the city, the Mangiacane estate spans 306 hectares situated between San Casciano Val di Pesa and Greve in Chianti, at an altitude of 250 to 300 meters. Its Villa produces 80.000 bottles per year mainly Chianti Classico D.o.c.g wines, and Igt wines ( typical geographical indication). I might take a helicopter tour and wine tasting later this evening. I am exited… I have never done this before!

They say every land holds a story in its heart. The story of Villa Mangiacane, a recent property of the Stein Hotels and Resorts, has waited five-hundred years to be told. After so many years, I have now arrived here, and as a story teller myself, I am craving to hear it and write it for you. And in case you are a Renaissance dreamer, a connoisseur of high art, a celebrator of life, a lover of simple pleasures, a passion seeker or an incurable romantic—sit back, and enjoy the ride!

A new global trend is spreading: the Made-in-Italy wedding. Getting married in Italy is becoming extremely popular in cities such as New York and London . Italy, is fast becoming the ultimate place to make life-long vows to each other. In Amsterdam on the next edition I will interview the young, charming and famous luxury wedding consultant Eva Trevisan, from European based company “Chic Weddings”.

From the teeming coastal waters to the fertile plains come Sorrento lemons and Vesuvian apricots, Paestum artichokes and lobsters in the gulf of Salerno. A continent waiting to be discovered, where quality and territory are closely linked and nature and history dine at the same table.

I heard about a girl, who lived 250 years ago, and before leaving her house to get married, wrote a letter of her good fortune in love. Her letter apparently was found during renovations to the house she lived in. I must find that place before I leave Marrakech.

Viewing Morocco’s architecture can be frustrating as historic Arabic construction is, by nature, inward-looking and private; and, almost always hidden behind a high wall. Add to the fact that in Morocco mosques are closed to non-Muslims and you’ll see why much of the city’s architectonic eye candy is to be found in the details.

The Aqua is a high-end riverboat designed by Peruvian architect Jordi Puig with 12 oversized guest suites and all the right amenities (280 thread count Peruvian sheets), including four master suites with incredible 180 degree panoramic views of the jungle and blue waters.

In a luxury market that seems to know no boundaries in terms of setting new standards in product and service, the recently opened Town House Galleria in Milan has wasted no time propelling itself to the top of the pile of being Europe’s first seven-star hotel.

If you wish to avoid the oppressive Carnival crowds of tourists and breathe the authentic atmosphere of old Venice, you should stay for a few days in the neighborhood of Canareggio.