Night 1 & 2: Grand Hotel Eden Lugano, Switzerland The Grand Hotel Eden enjoys an enviable location on the waterfront of Lugano Paradiso, one of the sunniest spots of the Canton Ticino, just a few minutes from the city center. Indulge yourself in the new Eden Spa, take a dip in the indoor pool or just relax on lakeside sun deck and enjoy the spectacular views.
Night 3 & 4: Hotel Danieli Venezia Venice, Italy Set directly on the waterfront, the legendary Hotel Danieli Venezia is mere steps away from the world-famous Piazza San Marco, St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doges’ Palace. This beautiful hotel more than deserves its coveted five-star rating. Dating from the late 14th-century, its authentic historic ambience artfully combines the definition of luxury down through the ages with thoroughly modern luxurious comforts and conveniences. The view from its famed rooftop terrace restaurant is not to be missed.
Night 5 & 6: The Westin Excelsior, Florence Florence, Italy Voted one of the 500 best hotels in the world by the readers of Travel + Leisure and named to the prestigious Gold List by Condé Nast Traveler, the 5-star Westin Excelsior, Florence richly deserves those accolades. Located in the very heart of fabulous Florence, close to the Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace and the Ponte Vecchio, this deluxe hotel offers both luxurious ambience and top-notch service. The richly decorated, air-conditioned guest rooms feature Westin’s signature Heavenly Bed®.
Nights 7, 8 & 9: St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rome Rome, Italy The imposing St. Regis Grand, Rome, is most conveniently located in the center of the city, within walking distance of the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and Via Veneto. The readers of Travel + Leisure have deemed the St. Regis Grand to be one of the best 500 hotels in the world for very good reasons. This palace of a hotel was opened by the legendary Cesar Ritz in as the first deluxe hotel in Rome in 1894, and it has steadfastly maintained his high standard of service and his insistence upon elegantly opulent surroundings for his guests.