J’AIME JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022

glamour, the talk of the town
on the Neopolitan Riviera is
the reopening of the Hotel La
Palma on the island of Capri.
Built in 1882 as Capri’s first
hotel, this 50-room hotel is steps
from the famous Piazzetta. This
re-imaged incarnation of Capri’s
hot spot once hosted notable
writers, musicians, artists and
poets from around the globe. It
will no doubt once again be the
epicentre of Capri’s social scene.
Capri is located off the Italian
coast in the Bay of Naples, and
you access the island by water
from Naples or Sorrento. You can
also visit the neighbouring island of Ischia which is
Capri’s lesser known and more traditional island. You
can also twin Capri with a stay on the Amalfi Coast or
Sorrento; it is most definitely worth a visit!
Also in Italy, Venice is firmly on most travellers’
bucket-lists, and the new famous Baglioni Luna
re-opens this year after a major refurbishment. One
of Venice’s oldest hotels, you can now also enjoy a
brand-new Venetian-style spa at this iconic hotel.
Venice has suffered from over-tourism pre-pandemic
and so our tip would be to visit off season when visitor
numbers can be much lower and the experience more
enjoyable. Don’t forget to stop by Harry’s Bar for a
Bellini!
Often overlooked, Ibiza Town’s traditional cobbled
streets and historic castle are a far cry from many
people’s vision of the White Isle. It is a favourite place
OMAN IS A RICH AND INTERESTING ALTERNATIVE TO
DUBAI. PHOTO BY OLIVER BROAD, RB COLLECTION
ICELAND IS A TOP PICK FOR
AN EXCITING SHORT BREAK
for us to escape to, and more luxury hoteliers are
investing in the island with the opening of Gran Hotel
Montesol Ibiza.
Developed by the well-known Experimental Group,
who also operate the popular sunset beach club of
the same name, their latest project is the reinvention
of this historic 1930s building in the narrow streets
of Ibiza Town with a rooftop restaurant and cocktail
bar, Sabbaba Montesol. Also new in Ibiza Town is
the Standard who are known for their hip hotels in
hotspots such as LA, New York, Miami, Bangkok,
London and the Maldives.
If you are after a little more adventure but still want
some comfort, Iceland FINALLY opened a new
luxury hotel from the Edition chain. Ian Shrager, of
New York’s Studio 54 fame, is behind this collection
of design-led hotels which you can also find in
Barcelona, London , Bodrum, Miami, New York, Los
Angeles, Abu Dhabi,
Dubai and Tokyo. It is
great to see Reykjavik
join this impressive list
of popular destinations
and we are sure it will
open the city up to a new,
emerging clientele.
Iceland is a great place
for itchy-feet shortbreakers,
or those in need
of a change of scenery.
You can jam pack an
itinerary to include the
Golden Circle, Super
Jeep and Northern Lights
or, if you prefer, relax at
the Blue Lagoon and go
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