Custom Vacations Vol. 5

At Per i l lo Custom Vacat ions , we know that where you stay whi le visi t ing I taly makes al l the di f ference. We handpick our 4-Star and 5-Star hotels according to r igorous standards . Most of our preferred hotels are bout ique proper t ies wi th local f lavor. Our special relat ionships wi th our preferred hotels mean you get the best rooms and impeccable service. HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE PLACES TO STAY IN ITALY: ROME : ROSE GARDEN PALACE Just steps from Rome’s Via Veneto and the American embassy, the Rose Garden palace is a modern boutique hotel that offers the perfect home-away-from-home in the Eternal City. FLORENCE : GRAND HOTEL MINERVA The recently refurbished, luxurious Grand Hotel Minerva offers an incredible location in Piazza Santa Maria Novella and a rooftop pool with stunning views of Florence. Special rooms for families are available. VENICE : PALAZZO GIOVANELLI Set in a historic 16th-century palace overlooking the Grand Canal, this elegant hotel combines classic Venetian charm with modern amenities, offering beautifully appointed rooms, many with stunning canal views. MI LAN : HOTEL MANIN For opera and shopping fans, Hotel Manin is close to Teatro La Scala, Milan’s famous opera house, and Milan’s high-fashion streets. SORRENTO: PARCO DE I PRINCIPI Overlooking the stunning Sorrentine Peninsula, Hotel Parco Dei Principi offers a private beach and charming sea water swimming pool in elegant gardens. AMALFI : LUNA CONVENTO Set in a former 13th-century convent, this charming historic hotel boasts breathtaking views of the Amalfi Coast. Perched on a cliffside, it blends old-world charm with modern comforts, and offers guests access to a private pool, beach area, and a restaurant serving exquisite Mediterranean cuisine. PALERMO: GRAND HOTEL WAGNER Modern luxury meets classic elegance at Palermo’s Grand Hotel Wagner. Convenient to the city’s major sites. And of course, the great opera composer, Richard Wagner stayed here! Hotels 5