The beautiful Villa e Palazzo Aminta, a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World group, has been tastefully renovated throughout and is positioned above the lakeside road only 1km away from Stresa. Once the glorious private residence of Francesco Capece, the Admiral of the Italian Navy, the villa was named after his wife Aminta. Since 2000, the Zanetta family has been carefully restoring this property to return it to its former glory combined with the luxury of a 5* deluxe hotel. Each guestroom features hand-painted frescoes and antique furniture, and Hotel Villa e Palazzo Aminta's lounge and large terrace have enchanting views out to the lake and the Borromean Islands. When you are not exploring the various attractions of Lake Maggiore, you can spend those long, leisurely days relaxing by the outdoor swimming pool. Lunch or dinner can be taken in its elegant Restaurant Le Isole, which overlooks the lake.
Showing posts with label best island vacations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label best island vacations. Show all posts
Monday, September 7, 2009
Villa Aminta Hotel ( Lago Maggiore )
The beautiful Villa e Palazzo Aminta, a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World group, has been tastefully renovated throughout and is positioned above the lakeside road only 1km away from Stresa. Once the glorious private residence of Francesco Capece, the Admiral of the Italian Navy, the villa was named after his wife Aminta. Since 2000, the Zanetta family has been carefully restoring this property to return it to its former glory combined with the luxury of a 5* deluxe hotel. Each guestroom features hand-painted frescoes and antique furniture, and Hotel Villa e Palazzo Aminta's lounge and large terrace have enchanting views out to the lake and the Borromean Islands. When you are not exploring the various attractions of Lake Maggiore, you can spend those long, leisurely days relaxing by the outdoor swimming pool. Lunch or dinner can be taken in its elegant Restaurant Le Isole, which overlooks the lake.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
The 10 Best Island Vacations
Some of the most beautiful and unique vacation destinations around the world are islands. While everyone has their favorites, for those looking for an excellent island vacation, the following information can provide a starting point. Hopefully, you will find a destination that fits both your budget and your idea of a good time.
The Cayman Islands For the person interested in scuba diving, the Cayman Islands are a wonderful choice. There are shipwrecks, corals and reefs to keep the diver entranced while underwater. The water is comfortably warm, and the visibility can often reach 100 feet or more.
If diving is not your choice of activities, try out one of the many restaurants in the area. The Cayman Islands are unique in that they offer not only traditional island food, but a variety of top quality international food as well.
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