Combing the Italian Waters for Mediterranean Gems: Giglio, Ahoy!

"After a thoroughly satisfying day of gamboling through Giglio's jasmine, lavendar and orange tree-laced hills, I stared in serenity at its turquoise and royal blue waters..." 

Red Lighthouse, Giglio Porto.

Cypresses at Giglio's Heights.

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Hidden Splendor in Umbria

Table for Two: The Luxury of Simplicity at Le Mandrie di San Paolo

The olive-wood oven at Le Mandrie, where staff perfectly-cooked and seasoned select local cuts of meat; the lamb, pork chops, steaks and sausage are all amazingly good, even if you're not a meat lover.

Sunset Swim: Alex chose the much-loved infinity pool design and placed a glass barrier at the terrace edge. "I wanted guests to have the sensation that they were flying over the Umbrian countryside."

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