Tauck will resume touring to Cuba for the first time in four years with a refreshed week-long itinerary launching in October 2024. The enhanced ‘Cuba: A Cultural Odyssey’ offers six departures this year through to late December, all of which have sold out.

Italian Villa Vacations has limited space remaining on its 2024 Tuscany Chapter small group tour. The trip promises a relaxed and immersive cultural experience with locals, and dining on arguably the world’s best cuisine.

Gran Meliá Set to Conquer Milan with New Luxury Hotel Opening: Palazzo CordusioMilan’s modern palace of open luxury: a new interpretation of ultra-luxury hospitality at the intersection of Spanish warmth and Italian flair, in the historic Palazzo Generali

Abercrombie & Kent has launched a new journey, Italy and the Palio, hosted the company’s founder, Geoffrey Kent, alongside His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, Charles Innes-Ker. Set to depart in August 2024, this expedition unlocks the rich cultural tapestry and thrilling traditions of Italy, culminating in the world-famous Palio di Siena horse race.

COMO Hotels & Resorts has revealed further details and images of its latest luxury destination, COMO Alpina Dolomites, revealed exclusively by LATTE in March.

Slow-season travel needs to be made “sexy” to the consumer to drive interest in off-peak travel, says the Founder and CEO of award-winning DMC, IC Bellagio. Speaking exclusively with LATTE at Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas last month, Andrea Grisdale said the benefits of travelling at quieter times of year will find clients receive a more fulfilling and engaging experience with locals.

I’ve put together a sample itinerary for a five-night stay on Ischia, at San Montano Resort & Spa.

Boasting 360-degree views of the island, San Montano Resort & Spa is perched on a hill overlooking the town of Lacco Ameno on one side, and the hotel’s private beach at San Montano Bay on the other. For clients seeking an exquisite retreat that combines breathtaking landscapes, world-class amenities, and unparalleled relaxation, look no further. This luxurious haven offers an unforgettable experience for discerning travellers.

The secret is out. For years the small volcanic island of Ischia was overlooked by visiting overseas travellers who would opt for it’s well-known, glitzy neighbour – Capri. With discerning travellers now opting for destinations with more substance and less crowds, Ischia is having its moment.

Mandarin Oriental has slated a mid-2026 debut for a new luxury resort in Sardinia, located in the north-east of the island in the heart of Costa Smeralda. Mandarin Oriental, Porto Cervo will be the ultra-luxury hospitality group’s fourth venture in Italy.

Tauck is offering guests of its small group ‘A Week in… Tuscany and Umbria’ itinerary the opportunity to hear from acclaimed author Frances Mayes, whose memoir ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ was made into the Hollywood film. Mayes will share reflections on her 30 years in Italy with guests on the eight-day itinerary on over a dozen departures in 2023 and 2024, when the tour visits her adopted town of Cortona.

Oetker Collection has debuted its 11th hotel, Hotel La Palma in Capri. In line with Oetker Collection’s mission to carefully expand its portfolio of Masterpiece Hotels in the world’s most desirable destinations, the debut of the brand’s first Italian property symbolises a true milestone for the ultra-luxury hospitality company.