Verdura Resort by Rocco Forte Hotels

The Leading Hotels of the World has welcomed 12 new members to its portfolio. LHW’s fall collection is defined by their independence and their deep cultural connections within their destinations. Property additions include hotels around the globe that are set in restored monasteries, luxurious tented camps, expansive farm estates, and even new…

It's out of reach for Australian travellers, but Rocco Forte's hotel in Sicily, Verdura Resort, may be onto something that could be adopted locally.

Eight new private luxury villas are set to launch at Verdura Resort by Rocco Forte Hotels in September. Set on the estate’s hillside, the new villas will…