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DISCOVER ITALYHotel Splendido & Splendido MarePortofino, ItalyOverlooking the delightful bay of Portofino,Hotel Splendido has long been one of Italy’s mostglamorous places to stay. This former monasteryhas fabulous terraced gardens with a beautiful pooland celebrated restaurants. A wealth of watersports,a little beach just outside the town, trips to nearbyGenoa and exceptional walking terrain mean guestscan be as busy or relaxed as they wish. Sister hotelSplendido Mare sits beside the harbour.LOCATION 37km from Genoa airport.ACCOMMODATION 85 suites and bedrooms.DINING La Terrazza restaurant. Piano bar, pool bar andpool restaurant. Chuflay piano bar and restaurant.FEATURES Wellness centre. Heated outdoor seawaterpool. Speedboat excursions. Tennis court, gym, saunaand Turkish bath. Courtesy shuttle service to harbour.Signature boutique. 2 meeting rooms. Kids’ Club.General Manager: Mr Ermes de MegniTel: +39 0185 267 801 (Reservations: +39 01 852 678 00)hotelsplendido.comHotel Caruso Ravello, Amalfi Coast, ItalySet on a verdant clifftop “balcony” above the AmalfiCoast, Hotel Caruso’s terraced gardens are a havenof relaxation. Every hour brings its own specialmagic, from mornings by the infinity pool to alfrescodinners at sunset. This historic hotel, with beautifullyrestored frescoes, is near the centre of Ravello,known for its delightful villas and charming square.LOCATION 1,150ft (350m) above the Amalfi Coast. NearPompeii, Capri and Positano. 65km from Naples airport.ACCOMMODATION 50 suites and bedrooms.DINING The Belvedere restaurant, which includesan indoor dining room and two stunning outdoorterraces. Poolside bar, cocktail and piano bar.FEATURES Heated infinity pool, boutique, wellness centre.Complimentary boat excursions and shuttle service toAmalfi and Positano. Meeting and banqueting facilitiesfor 150 people. Terraced gardens.General Manager: Mr Franco GirasoliTel: +39 089 858 801(Reservations: +39 01 852 678 90)hotelcaruso.comTAKE A TOUR Explore the magnificent Carraraquarries, where Michelangelo sourced his marble, by4x4. Just 90 mins away (also near Villa San Michele).WALK THIS WAY Follow the coastal “Path of theGods” from Positano to Ravello on a breathtaking,day-long hike. Fabulous sights, scents and sounds..94