Celebrate the Festive Season in Italy

The Festive Season from 22nd December 2010 to 9th January 2011 is an ideal time to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. Why not book a trip to Italy, to end the year or welcome the New Year in true Tuscan style?

Florence’s new masterpiece, the five-star Il Salviatino hotel, has created some special menus to showcase the gastronomy and wines of the Tuscan sub-regions of Il Casentino, La Maremma, La Lunigiana, Le Crete Senesi and La Garfagnana. For those who would like to master some new recipes, daily cooking classes will feature Christmas deserts and fresh pasta making. Shopping for ingredients in local markets is part of the experience on selected dates. Read more

The Luxury Collection becomes first major hospitality brand to offer comprehensive and customizable travel experiences in top travel destinations around the globe

Building on its position as a portal to the world’s most desirable destination experiences, The Luxury Collection brand of hotels and resorts is launching a series of expertly curated itineraries aimed at giving guests the most authentic, enriching, and personal encounters within sought-after global destinations.

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, a glittering ensemble of more than 70 of the finest hotels and resorts across the globe, has joined forces with specialty tour operator AuthentEscapes to bring these exceptional experiences to guests’ fingertips by connecting them with personal guides, genuine discoveries, and exclusive access within each destination. Malaka and Ryan Hilton, the travel designers behind AuthentEscapes, are recognized by Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler, for coordinating transformative experiences for travelers in every corner of the world. Read more