WHERE I WANT TO BE: Villa e Palazzo Aminta Beauty and Spa, Lake Maggiore, Italy

 

Light from an antique lamp scatters the amber hues of a glass of wine on stucco as the sun sets over the Stresa hills. It's all part of the perfection of Villa e Palazzo Aminta Beauty and Spa.

 

One can imagine the attraction to the picturesque Lake Maggiore and Borromeo Islands felt by Villa e Palazzo's first owner, the Admiral of the Italian Navy Francesco Capece. His lovingly constructed private family home has since been renovated and restored to make the ideal weekend getaway for tourists and Italian locals alike.

Antique furniture, stucco, chandeliers, and precious wallpapers line the 54 deluxe rooms, five junior suites, and eight full-size suites of Villa e Palazzo Aminta Beauty and Spa.  Accommodations feature lovely views of the park and lake, where Villa e Palazzo Aminta Beauty and Spa guests enjoy water skiing, swimming, and sun bathing on the hotel's private beach.

 

Source: Kiwi Collection

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Escape to a secluded island resort in the heart of the Indian Ocean, where the sea is inviting and sparkles in the glowing sunlight.

Walk barefoot on cushions of soft white sand and unveil a place idyllic enough to lose yourself in the tranquillity of peaceful horizons, yet spectacularly indulgent enough to unwind and relax, effortlessly.

With your own private butler and personal chef, immerse yourself in the remote luxury offered by this untouched blissful hideaway.