Four — Seasons Hotels Italy

Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance, and the Four Seasons Firenze honors that heritage by essentially being a museum in its own right. The hotel is comprised of two historic buildings: the 15th-century Palazzo della Gherardesca and the 16th-century Conventino. Connecting them is a sprawling, 11-acre private garden—the largest private garden in the heart of Florence.

From arranging a private after-hours tour of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence to securing a front-row seat at Milan Fashion Week, the concierge teams operate with an "anything is possible" attitude. The Golden Rule—to treat others as you wish to be treated—is alive and well here, wrapped in Italian warmth. four seasons hotels italy

Taormina, Sicily

Italy is a destination that needs no introduction. It is the land of Renaissance masterpieces, world-class cuisine, and landscapes that look as though they were painted by the gods. But to truly understand the heart of Italy, one must experience it through the lens of timeless luxury. Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance, and