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Milano Design Week 2026 Guided Tours
Discover Milan Design Week 2026 through three exclusive guided walking tours, curated in collaboration with Barbati Bertolissi. Each 3-hour itinerary takes you to a curated selection of the most exciting installations across the city
Atelier Decorazione Marchesi 1824 "Mother's Day"
A sweet Mother's Day experience at Marchesi 1824: decorate a special cake together in a warm, creative setting. Guided by Pastry Art Director Diego Crosara, you’ll explore painting techniques and craft almond paste flowers, then take your beautifully decorated cake home as a lasting memory.
Brescia Walking Tour & Lunch at Palazzo Monti
Discover Brescia through a curated walking experience led by Edoardo Monti — founder and owner of Palazzo Monti — moving together contemporary art and historic spaces across the city, before opening the doors to a rare, behind-the-scenes access to the palace and an intimate, one-off lunch experience within its private rooms.
Atelier Decorazione Marchesi 1824 "Easter Edition"
The Marchesi 1824 Laboratory welcomes guests to celebrate Easter through the decoration of the iconic Colomba. After a sweet welcome, participants are guided by Pastry Art Director Diego Crosara and his team, discovering techniques and creative inspiration before freely decorating their own Colomba to take home.
The Maptique - Itinerary Planning
Our exclusive, ultra-luxury service meticulously curates your journey, whether it’s a weekend escape or an extended itinerary. Every detail is tailored precisely to your preferences and desires, all infused with the distinctive allure of The Maptique.
Atelier Decorazione Marchesi 1824 "Valentine’s Day Edition"
Step into the enchanting world of Marchesi 1824 and celebrate love through chocolate and creativity. Begin with a refined champagne aperitif, then, guided by the Head Pastry Chef, decorate a delicate chocolate mendiant adorned with pistachios and raspberries. Add personal touches, share sweet moments, and take home a handcrafted symbol of your affection — an intimate Valentine’s experience to savor and remember.
Vintage Hunting Session with Violalimone
A tailor-made vintage shopping session in Milan (and surroundings), curated by Violalimone — creative duo with a flair for styling and secondhand design gems. From interiors to decor, share your wishlist and let them guide you to the perfect finds.
Rome Art Galleries Walking Tour
Join us and art curator Denise Di Castro for an inspiring fine arts walk through Il Tridente, Rome’s historic heart of creativity. Explore refined international galleries showcasing contemporary and classical masterpieces, meet gallerists and artists, and experience the city’s timeless artistic soul.
London Art Galleries Walking Tour
Join us and art curator Filippo Formenti on our first of its kind curated journey through contemporary art in London’s Mayfair, a neighborhood at the heart of the city’s vibrant art scene.
Discover the sweet side of Roman tradition with an intimate gelato-making masterclass led by two brothers from a long line of artisanal gelatieri. Set in a hidden workshop near Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina, the experience ends with a moment of pure dolce vita: a coffee or aperitivo in one of Rome’s most elegant squares, where timeless beauty meets effortless charm.
Croissant and Pain au Chocolat Class
Learn how to make the best croissants and pain au chocolat in the world from a proper Parisian baker, in the city of bread (and love).
Come with us for a weekend in Lake Como, discovering this place as never before.
Experience a unique and authentic journey in the magical Venice laguna.
Explore the Franciacorta region through a stay in a unique place and your choice of activity.
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An ode to this special time of the year in Rome, with warm sunny days and beautiful colours. "Ottobrata Romana" is a capsule collection in collaboration with Le Tre Sarte, exclusively available online on our website and at Le Tre Sarte shop in Rome
An ode to this special time of the year in Rome, with warm sunny days and beautiful colours. "Ottobrata Romana" is a capsule collection in collaboration with Le Tre Sarte, exclusively available online on our website and at Le Tre Sarte shop in Rome
The Maptique "Neverending Vacation" Cotton Tee - Blue
Introducing our organic cotton t-shirt from The Maptique’s first merch drop for all the aficionados companions of the Neverending Vacation Seekers Club. Perfect for travelers and hidden gem hunters, it comes in two colors: cream and blue, featuring contrasting printed designs.
The Maptique "Neverending Vacation" Cap - Blue
AIntroducing our swanky cap from The Maptique’s first merch drop for all the aficionados companions of the Neverending Vacation Seekers Club. Perfect for travelers and hidden gem hunters, it is available in two colors: cream and blue, featuring contrasting embroidered details.
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Stendhal syndrome is real in Mexico. Be enchanted by the unspoiled paradise of Isla Contoy, the virgin island of the Mexican Caribbean where the azure waters are home to an incredible marine ecosystem.
A journey through the Philippines is a passage between worlds—from the raw beauty of emerald lagoons and white-sand coves to volcanic lakes and Spanish colonial echoes. Each island unfolds atits own rhythm: slow, sunlit, and generous, where daily life drifts between sea breezes, jungle trails,and the scent of coconut and salt—a place for those seeking a genuine connection with nature inits most beautifully untamed form.
A coastline of caves, grottos, and faraglioni embraces a land of soft summer rituals: swims in moon-shaped coves, sunset-drenched dinners, and moped rides through winding roads and pastel-painted houses.
There’s something about Namibia that lingers — in the soles of your shoes, yes, but also in your spirit. If given the chance, you'll want to do it all over again.
The Lofoten Islands aren’t just a destination, they’re a full-body experience. Perched above the Arctic Circle
Everything feels more intense in Argentina — from theatrical Buenos Aires to the golden deserts of the Northwest, through lush subtropical forests, high-altitude wine heavens, rainbow-colored lagoons and into the bright, otherworldly landscape of the salt flats.
Sumba is an introverted island in Indonesia’s archipelago that promises a halcyon of lily-white beaches, crashing waves and fascinating history. It feels a world away from Bali and its tangle of scooters: here it’s all about sandy toes, slow living and seclusion.
If you think you know France just like your pockets, we bet there’s a city you have overlooked in the past, probably discouraged by the unreliable reviews. Tucked away from the fancy hubs of the mesmerising Cote d’Azur, Marseille breathes a life of its own, rambling with good energies, great food and a thousand must-sees.
Those seeking the most commonly portrayed idea of Kenya will not find it in Lamu, for this island is a world on its own. An unexpected twist on traditional Africa, Lamu calls to discerning travelers looking to escape tourist hubs and pursue a diverse, surprising destination; warmly open to the world, yet fiercely protective of its unique, blended identity.
Nestled in the Saronic Gulf at just one-hour ferry drive from Athens, spellbinding Hydra sings a Siren’s song to which everyone gladly surrenders.
Step into a surrealist dream. Merge and get lost into the wild wonders of Spain between Barcelona and the French border.
Far from the lights and frenetic rhythms of the nightlife, a secret and lesser-known Mallorca reveals itself, ready to offer you a wealth of hidden treasures perfect for a long weekend of “slow living” and authentic artistic discoveries through the island.
The best way to discover the south of France, its tiny villages made of art and beauty, its picturesque cities and breathtaking views, is “on the road” along the seaside through Côte d'Azur, Provence and finally Camargue.
Considered as one the Island of Fortune, Lanzarote is a magnet for those who want to combine art, sports and nature.
HOTEL COLLECTION
A selection of hotels and airbnbs all over the world, curated by our editorial team.