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Adèle Audouy

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Q92 Noto Hotel: A Baroque Palazzo with Front-Row Views of Noto Cathedral

HotelsItalyNoto

8 Sep 2025

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8 minutes

Q92 Noto Hotel: A Baroque Palazzo with Front-Row Views of Noto Cathedral

Bathed in Sicilian sunlight behind a honey-coloured stone façade, the Q92 Noto Hotel reveals the soul of a 17th-century baroque palazzo. Once an aristocratic residence, today it is a discreet sanctuary of elegance and calm, directly facing Noto’s majestic cathedral. Here, period splendour meets contemporary design in a rare, seamless harmony. An intimate address where every arch and cornice whispers of a forgotten – and now rediscovered – art of living. Step inside: this is where the legend of Noto begins.

Verdura Resort: a serene Sicilian escape by the sea

HotelsItalySciacca

31 Aug 2025

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7 minutes

Verdura Resort: a serene Sicilian escape by the sea

In sun-drenched Sicily, between turquoise sea and rolling olive-clad hills, Verdura Resort rises like a contemporary mirage on the ancient lands of Agrigento. Envisioned by Sir Rocco Forte as a Mediterranean sanctuary, this 230-hectare estate blends the raw beauty of nature with rare architectural grace. Time seems to slow with every moment here, and each detail reflects the island’s soul. Step into a place where luxury is expressed through silence, light and pure emotion.

Le Calette: Sicily’s Hidden Sanctuary Among Cefalù’s Coves

HotelsItalyCefalù

20 Aug 2025

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9 minutes

Le Calette: Sicily’s Hidden Sanctuary Among Cefalù’s Coves

Cradled between Cefalù’s honey‑coloured cliffs and the crystal waters of the Mediterranean, Le Calette takes its name from the wild, secret coves that fringe this unique corner of the Sicilian coast. Open since 1969, this legendary hideaway still whispers stories of Sicily through its hanging gardens, tucked‑away inlets and sculptural stone architecture. A refuge for aesthetes in search of true authenticity, it offers more than a stay: a sensory immersion in a landscape that feels almost unreal, a discreet treasure reserved for those who know how to listen to the eloquent silence of rare places.

Villa Igiea: A 19th‑Century Palace on Palermo’s Bay

HotelsItalyPalermo

3 Aug 2025

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7 minutes

Villa Igiea: A 19th‑Century Palace on Palermo’s Bay

High above sunlit Palermo, where the sky melts into the Tyrrhenian Sea, Villa Igiea rises in warm ochre tones like a dream suspended in time. Once the residence of the legendary Florio family, this Belle Époque icon has been reborn as an exceptional palace, meticulously restored by Rocco Forte with rare finesse. Between terraced gardens, mythological frescoes and the scent of citrus drifting in the air, Sicily’s soul is revealed in all its splendour. Step through the doors into a world where history murmurs from every stone and let yourself be captivated.

Oriental Desert Express: A Starry-Desert Gastronomic Journey in Morocco’s Far East

ExperiencesMoroccoOujda

2 Feb 2025

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10 minutes

Oriental Desert Express: A Starry-Desert Gastronomic Journey in Morocco’s Far East

Picture a legendary train, born of a bold 1930s rail project, slipping between golden dunes and majestic peaks in Morocco’s far north‑east. In 2024, the Oriental Desert Express reinvents itself as a roaming dining room under the stars, where history meets haute cuisine in a desert setting of rare poetry. For one exceptional journey, acclaimed chefs pay tribute to Moroccan art de vivre with daring, delicate creations. More than a dinner, it’s a sensory odyssey that invites you to pause time itself and savour the fleeting magic of the Sahara night.

Riad Al Bahi: A Hidden Gem in Rabat’s Medina

HotelsMoroccoRabat

28 Jan 2025

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6 minutes

Riad Al Bahi: A Hidden Gem in Rabat’s Medina

In the heart of Rabat’s medina, tucked behind an unassuming door, lies Riad Al Bahi, a sanctuary where past and present meet in quietly captivating harmony. Once an abandoned ruin, it has been transformed by Emmanuel and Hanane Muguet into a refined haven of history and art, where every detail echoes the spirit of Morocco. Andalusian-inspired arabesques mingle with contemporary works, weaving a story that feels both deeply personal and universal. Step inside and surrender to the calm: a sensory, emotional experience awaits, poised between serenity and wonder.