Italian Train Adventure: Culture & Cucinas - 2021

La Palma Hotel

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Located on the waterfront of lovely Lake Maggiore, the First Class La Palma Hotel commands views of the lake’s picturesque Borromean Islands. During your stay, you’ll be able to enjoy the spectacular scenery from your room with a guaranteed (direct or partial) lake view, as well as from the rooftop sky bar, sun terrace, and swimming pool. Other amenities include a restaurant, currency exchange, and concierge services. Guest rooms feature air-conditioning, balcony or terrace, cable / satellite TV, phone, Internet access, minibar, in-room safe, and a fantastic view of Lake Maggiore.

Hotel Pesaro Palace

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Enjoy convenient access to the city’s prime attractions at the centrally located Hotel Pesaro Palace Venice, romantically located right on the Grand Canal and nearby Piazza San Marco. Epitomizing old-world luxury, the hotel boasts baroque decor including classical Venetian columns and a stunning antique chandelier comprised of Murano glass. Each elegant guest room offers a private en suite bathroom with a hydro-massage tub. An outside dock provides easy boarding for public water taxi service, as well as sightseeing tours. Gondola rides are also available here.

Sina Villa Medici

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The intimate, 100-room Sina Villa Medici dates back to 1760 and its elegant charm fits into the quiet area of Florence’s old center, within walking distance of all attractions. This Deluxe hotel was last renovated in 2017, and while it's connected to an ancient Benedictine monastery, all rooms on its five floors include air-conditioning, a refrigerator, cable TV, and Internet access. On-site you'll find a health club, spa, and private garden with an outdoor swimming pool — the only outdoor pool in all of Florence!

Parco Dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa

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Emerge from the botanical splendor of Borghese Park and into the Moderate Deluxe Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa, a luxurious oasis in Rome’s Parioli district. Elegantly furnished with turn of the century Italian décor, the hotel features a 1960s-era façade, and views of neighboring Borghese Park. Travelers will love a guaranteed park view and this location provides a quiet, tranquil space to relax. Rooms offer air-conditioning, a balcony/terrace, maid service, minibar, telephone, safe, and satellite TV. The elegant Parco dei Principi also boasts a health club, spa with massage services, hot tub, and indoor and outdoor pools at an extra cost. Enjoy breakfast in the hotel, savor a refined evening at the Pauline Borghese Gourmet Restaurant, and unwind with a cocktail after a long day of sightseeing at La Pomme Bar. Families traveling with Vantage will enjoy easy walking distance to the Bioparco zoo.

Imperial Hotel Tramontano

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The breath-taking view from the First-Class Imperial Hotel Tramontano dominates the most beautiful part of the Gulf of Naples with the spectacular Vesuvio in the background.Throughout its long history, this distinguished property has had the great privilege of playing host to many literary luminaries, including Goethe, Byron, Scott, Shelley, Lamartine, Musset, Keats, Leopardi, and Ibsen.