Inside The Polo Room at Palm Beach — a restaurant where equestrian elegance meets Florida luxury dining, with a menu as refined as the setting. IL Menu, Travel Polo and Palm Trees: The Polo Room Palm Beach Gerri Melchionne inHouse Creative 18 January 2026 8 min What is The Polo Room in Palm Beach? Go The Polo Room is an upscale Palm Beach restaurant inspired by the world of polo and Argentine hospitality. Located on Sunrise Avenue, the restaurant combines a sophisticated equestrian atmosphere with premium steaks, seafood, cocktails, and classic hospitality. Who owns The Polo Room Palm Beach? Go The Polo Room was created by internationally known polo player Nacho Figueras in partnership with experienced hospitality professionals. The restaurant reflects Figueras' Argentine heritage and lifelong connection to the sport of polo. What type of food does The Polo Room serve? Go The Polo Room serves a menu focused on premium steaks, fresh seafood, Argentine-inspired specialties, cocktails, and classic Palm Beach fine dining favorites. The menu blends luxury dining with approachable hospitality. Is The Polo Room one of the best restaurants in Palm Beach? Go The Polo Room has quickly become one of Palm Beach's most talked-about restaurant openings, attracting both local residents and seasonal visitors seeking an upscale dining experience. What is the atmosphere like at The Polo Room? Go The Polo Room features a refined equestrian-inspired design with warm lighting, elegant interiors, and a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is known for its lively social scene and polished Palm Beach style. Is The Polo Room worth visiting when dining in Palm Beach? Go For visitors seeking luxury dining, Palm Beach nightlife, or a memorable restaurant experience, The Polo Room offers a combination of elevated cuisine, attentive service, and a distinctive setting inspired by polo culture. Polo Star Nacho Figueras Brings Argentinian Elegance to Palm Beach Cuisine Palm Beach has never been short on places to see and be seen, but this season, the island gains a destination that speaks less to spectacle and more to soul. Its debut in December 2025 coincided beautifully with winter’s most glamorous months. The Polo Room Palm Beach arrived as an elegant new chapter in the island’s dining story , one shaped by heritage, hospitality , and the unmistakable charisma of international polo star Nacho Figueras. Located at 251 Sunrise Avenue, The Polo Room Palm Beach is attuned to its surroundings, merging elegant atmosphere with refined flavors…key to Palm Beach living. Inside, the space unfolds with understated luxury. Rich textures, warm tones, and equestrian-inspired details create a setting that feels timeless rather than themed. Custom design elements nod to the heritage of polo while embracing the effortless glamour long associated with Palm Beach. Adding depth and authenticity, the restaurant features a curated art installation created in partnership with renowned photographer Ricardo Motran, known as “Snoopy.” His photographs capture iconic Palm Beach polo moments from the eighties and nineties, offering a visual narrative that connects the past to the present. Art by Ricardo Motran "Snoopy" in the interior of The Polo Room Palm Beach Tableside is a continental menu with ingredients rooted in Figueras’ Argentinian past. From handcrafted empanadas to raw bar selections, standout dishes include the East and West Coast Oysters (with champagne mignonette, cocktail sauce, and lemon) alongside delicately prepared crudos like the Big Eye Tuna Tartare with avocado, ponzu vinaigrette, and potato chips and the Polo Room Ceviche Salad with Mediterranean seabass, radicchio, endives, and jalapeños. Seasonal salads include the Florida Citrus Arugula and Fennel Salad (with cherry balsamic, Sicilian pistachio, and pomegranate, as well as the Polo Waldorf with bacon, creamy blue cheese, apple, celery, figs, and candied walnuts. The full Raw Bar at The Polo Room Palm Beach Pastas are made in-house. Dishes like the Black Truffle Spaghetti (with pecorino and shaved black truffle) anchor the menu, while entrées such as Lobster Frites, served with bearnaise and hand-cut fries, set a tone of classic indulgence. The grill takes center stage with an array of steaks that range from Wagyu cuts to prime cuts, 36 oz porterhouses and 24 oz ribeyes. Seafood entrees are prepared Asado-style, such as the Caramelized Chilean Seabass Veracruz with artichokes, tomatoes, peppers, and capers. Main courses are accompanied by traditional sauces and condiments, from vibrant chimichurri to timeless au poivre. Asado-style steak at The Polo Room Palm Beach The Polo Room Palm Beach represents more than a restaurant; it is a personal milestone. “Opening The Polo Room is deeply meaningful to me and my partners from the Polo and Palm Beach community [...] It’s my first venture into the culinary world, and I couldn’t imagine a more special setting than Palm Beach to share this vision.” -Nacho Figueras Dessert brings a deeply personal touch. Childhood favorites appear alongside beloved classics, including Mima’s Chocolate Mousse, Nacho Figueras’ mother’s cherished family recipe, traditional flan, and dulce de leche crêpes that feel both nostalgic and celebratory. The bar program is equally considered, with signature cocktails designed to be both playful and precise. Highlights include the Twenty-Two Below Zero ºC Martini with Belluga Gold Line and frozen olives, and The Polo Room Iceberg Skinny Cosmo. Complementing the cocktails is an expansive wine list featuring more than 300 exceptional selections, drawing from some of the world’s most iconic vineyards. For Figueras, The Polo Room Palm Beach represents more than a restaurant; it is a personal milestone. “Opening The Polo Room is deeply meaningful to me and my partners from the Polo and Palm Beach community,” he said. “Polo has introduced me to extraordinary places, people, and flavors around the world, and this restaurant is a way to bring those inspirations to life. It’s my first venture into the culinary world, and I couldn’t imagine a more special setting than Palm Beach to share this vision.” Poised to become a gathering place for locals, polo enthusiasts, and travelers alike, The Polo Room Palm Beach opened its doors in early December, welcoming guests for dinner from 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. With its thoughtful blend of cuisine, culture, and place, it promises to be not just a seasonal highlight but a lasting fixture on Palm Beach Island. 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Explore Cayumas, the Italian luxury footwear brand known for handcrafted friulane shoes, timeless style, and sustainable craftsmanship at La Peninsula. Shopping Cayumas | Italian Luxury Footwear Gallery | La Peninsula Laurie Melchionne Cayumas 19 August 2025 7 min read Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. If you ever find yourself strolling down Avienda del Doctor Arce in Madrid, you’ll pass an unimposing, sky blue building. Then, you’ll do a double-take, retrace your steps, and discover what snagged your attention in the first place. Shoes float in the front window. Not literally, but they dangle from ribbons that blur away as color saturates your world: crimson red, velvet royal blue, sunflower yellow, and pastel linen. The never-ending display flaunts rainbow shades, Mary Jane silhouettes, and material options for days. Welcome to Cayumas, the Italian footwear gem in the heart of the Spanish capital. Here, the Italian friulane finds a home. Flat, rubber-based, and with 19th-century Venetian origins, the friulane has been revolutionized by Borja and Ana Cerrato, the husband-and-wife design team helming it all. Why rubber? Why Venice? Well, if you know anything about Italy in the 1800s, it is that times were unstable. Giuseppe Garibaldi and his Red Shirt movement transformed the country into a unified republic in 1861. Previously a disjointed peninsula of city-states, Italy was a portrait of economic strife, political rebellion, and, by contrast, innovation from the country’s poorest regions to stay competitive with a rapidly modernizing era. This is where Venice comes in. Sailing through its turquoise canals, the gondoliers needed a comfortable, slip-resistant shoe for their balance-required, water-related jobs. There was only one problem: no one could afford shoes, let alone get their hands on a cobbler to make their own. So the Venetians and their neighbors in Friuli-Venezia Giulia scraped together what they could recycle. Bicycle tires, old dishrags, rope, twine. Typically trashcan finds, these materials became footwear treasures. Born out of desperation, the friulane is an early example of sustainable fashion with an emphasis on reusability. It is this same sustainable approach that Cayumas stitches into its craftsmanship today. Rubber soles derived from bicycle tires are cut in one piece so the stitching is never broken. The result? A flexible, light-as-air flat that is surprisingly durable and elegantly adaptable for any season, summer or winter, and every aesthetic in between. “Our artisan is the fourth generation of shoemakers, and is one of the last [traditional] artisans still in business in Europe,” said Co-founder Ana Cerrato. “We did not choose the region, either. The friulanes are made in Friuli. Of course, similar models are mass-produced in China, India, Vietnam, and even here in Spain. But to compare it, you can’t produce a Bordeaux or Rioja wine anywhere else but in Bordeaux and Rioja, or else they can’t be wines from these regions. The same goes for our friulanes; they must be produced and handmade in Friuli to maintain the essence of the shoe: tradition and authenticity.” Men’s, women’s, and children’s styles are available for both on-location shoppers and the digital client taking advantage of Cayumas’ worldwide shipping. But for the Italophile, it’s impossible to ignore some of the women’s highlights, such as the Pagliacci collection. A traditional, strapless friulane, the Pagliacci shoe is available in an array of colors. Blu Notte, Menu Zucchero, Nero, Cioccolato, Rosa Arancione, and Bruciato Sole are just a sprinkling of the shades found on Cayumas’ Italian rainbow. The popular Boheme collection features a friulane-like shape, complete with a feminine strap that secures the top of the foot. Bordeaux, the collection’s best selling color, elevates a casual, comfortable flat with a dark shade’s sophistication. Organic velvet, recycled soles, and nickel-free buckles on this model merge the brand’s signature eco-friendliness with the dainty timelessness of a Mary Jane silhouette. Cayumas further honors the friulane’s sustainable heritage by avoiding glue of any kind, which means zero toxin waste gets discarded during production. Aida, Traviata, and Rule are other silhouette options that, in different shapes and cuts, maintain the slip-on, slip-off convenience of the classic friulane. Stretchy cotton socks accompany your Cayumas package when it arrives, in earthy, cozy tones perfect for the fall and winter. The accessories category only flourishes from there. Shady, wide-brimmed hats, knitted balaclavas, woolen caps, edgy berets, mittens, and shawls complement your winter or summer layers with Cayumas. Each delivery, like the Madrid flagship, also comes fragranced. Yes, even from Madrid. Famed perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin cultivated four, one-of-a-kind scents straight from Grasse, France. Not only is the brand a footwear statement-maker, but a sensory experience that makes floral, citrus, forest, and fruity aromas synonymous with the Italian friulane, Cayumas style. “At Cayumas, we always had the idea that although the friulanes were the beginning, they would never be the end,” continued Cerrato. “We never saw ourselves as shoe sellers, but rather people who wanted to share a certain kind of lifestyle. At home, one of our teenagers is a fragrance enthusiast, and despite his age, insisted we delve into this category. So we managed to meet Fabrice Pellegrin in Grasse, only with an idea and a dream, nothing more. Thank God we had chemistry; he treated us so wonderfully and decided to collaborate. Four months later, we received a parcel from Fabrice with the four fragrances he’d created just for us. We were stunned; he really understood what we’d wanted.” It is this niche for being different and seizing the unexpected that drives Cayumas today. With collaborations with influencers such as Amanda Brooks and Leandra Cohen, brands like Skall and Aerin NY, and even a presence at glittering invite-only events like Dior’s Fall/Winter 2024 show, Cayumas has solidified itself as a haute couture brand delivering Italian tradition to the fashion elites. “We’ve never addressed a brand for our collabs,” explained Cerrato. “They’ve always contacted us, which is such a compliment. Dior invited us to their Fall/Winter 2024 show, which was unbelievable, and now we are developing a partnership with Jo Malone. There are so many exciting things to come, and we’ve only been growing while we still stay loyal to our traditionalism and Italian authenticity.” What’s next in the world of Cayumas? Some developing partnerships of note are with Jo Malone and French fabrics designer Casa Lopez. Cerrato also has a presence at The Ritz Hotel in her home city of Madrid, which has paved the way for beauty and fragrance brands to take note of Cayumas’ lifestyle aesthetic. “We are now working on a beauty line, which will include not only eau de parfum but also candles with the same smell,” teased Cerrato. “We are also about to launch a new version of our website, and hope that everyone will enjoy it." Enter Cayumas’ world at cayumas.com and shop wherever you are in the world. Frequently Asked Questions Categories Travel Il Menù Shopping Lifestyle Stories Shopping Desmalter: The Art of the Aristocrat | French Luxury Go Beauty Côte Cares Sustainable Beauty Review | La Peninsula Go Shopping Canfora Capri Sandals: Timeless Craftsmanship on Italy’s Most Iconic Island Go Gallery Go Daniella Ortiz: La Dama de Las Carteras Go Silk's Sustainable Secret Go The Return of Palm House, A Luxury Hotel Follow Us INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN What's Your Reaction? 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Discover Ferragamo’s Charm timepiece, a luxurious fusion of fine jewellery and Swiss watchmaking featuring a pendant case, Gancini detailing and elegant design. Shopping Ferragamo’s Stocking Stuffer Laurie Melchionne Ferragamo 17 December 2025 8 Min read Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Ferragamo presents the Ferragamo Charm, a new timepiece that elevates time into an elegant and luxurious dimension, fusing the artistry of watchmaking with the refinement of fine jewellery. A symbol of the union between flawless design and contemporary luxury, the Ferragamo Charm is distinguished by its pendant case, suspended from the bracelet to sway gracefully with the wrist’s movement. Itsfaceted finish surrounds a black enamel dial,shielded by a sapphire crystal that captures and reflects the light. The polished IP gold chain bracelet features two signature charms: the exquisitely crafted octagonal watch and an "F"-shaped pendant—two distinctive elementsthat command attention with playful sophistication. Bridging heritage and modernity, the bracelet’s Gancini-inspired motif is incorporated into its geometric links, which can be removed for an adjustable, customizable fit. Ferragamo Charm marksthe most precious hours—an invitation to celebrate every moment and frame each instant within the beauty of an enduring legacy where creativity and innovation always intertwine. The new Ferragamo Charm will be available from September 2025 at Ferragamo boutiques, ferragamo.com , and selected specialty retailers worldwide. TECHNICAL INFORMATION ● Case: 16x21 mm ● Movement: 2-hand quartz (Ronda 1032) – Swiss Made ● Dial: Sapphire glass ● Bracelet: Gold-tone chain with Gancini detailing and "F" charm ● Water resistance: 30 meters Frequently Asked Questions Categories Travel Il Menù Shopping Lifestyle Stories Shopping Alys Beach, Florida: A Coastal Sanctuary of Timeless Elegance Go Beauty Antica Farmacista’s Style: Luxury Italian-Inspired Scents Go Travel 77 Diamonds Unveils Fall Jewelry Go Gallery Go Dubai-based M. Kais Bridal Showcases Spring/Summer 2026 Collection at Milan Fashion Week 2025 Go Portofino Dry Gin: Liguria in a Bottle Go Profumo di Firenze Follow Us INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN What's Your Reaction? Join Our Newsletter Now Subscribe now to get notified about exclusive offers from La Peninsula every week! Email* SUBSCRIBE →

A day in the life at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco — the most exclusive luxury estate hotel in Tuscany, where Brunello vineyards meet world-class hospitality. Travel A Day in the Life of Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco Gerri Melchionne Rosewood Castiglion Del Bosco 20 October 2025 8 Min read Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. In the heart of Val d’Orcia, an ancient estate becomes a rarefied retreat where time, taste, and tranquility converge. In the rolling heart of Tuscany, where sunlit hills spill into the Val d’Orcia’s golden haze, Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco rests like a secret, half-medieval hamlet, half-pastoral dream. Founded by Massimo and Chiara Ferragamo and restored to honor its 800-year-old origins, this 5,000-acre estate is more than a resort. It is a living tapestry of vineyards, cypress-lined paths, and whispered Tuscan traditions reborn. Stone farmhouses have been transformed into graceful suites and villas, each shaded by fig trees and crowned with terracotta roofs. The air carries the scent of wild herbs and warm earth; birdsong harkens each morning, and evenings end in a palette of amber and violet. A sense of belonging permeates the air, un ritmo lento , the Tuscan rhythm that insists you breathe slower, live deeper. “It feels less like arriving at a hotel,” as one guest put it, “and more like coming home to the best version of yourself.” The Art of Repose: The Spa at Castiglion del Bosco Beneath vaulted stone ceilings, in what was once the estate’s ancient wine cellar, lies The Spa at Castiglion del Bosco, a quiet cocoon that seems suspended between past and present. Its interiors echo the Tuscan landscape itself: travertine, oak, and soft linens in muted earth tones. Here, treatments unfold like slow poetry. Signature rituals are drawn from local bounty and the heritage of the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, Florence’s oldest apothecary. Among the most cherished is the Tuscan Wine Embrace Ritual, a sensorial journey using the estate’s own Brunello di Montalcino grapes for their antioxidant vitality. The therapist’s hands trace the rhythm of harvest and vine, ending with a warm compress that leaves the skin luminous, the mind untethered. Regular guests often speak in reverent tones of the Perfect Skin Facial, crafted with botanical oils of jojoba, avocado, and carob, and of the Tuscan Iris Embrace, a gentle exfoliation and iris-oil massage that feels almost celestial. Afterwards, guests retreat to the courtyard garden for herbal tea or a glass of Brunello while watching the light drift across the Val d’Orcia. The hush feels absolute, broken only by the faint hum of cicadas and the sigh of the Tuscan breeze. A Dialogue of Flavors: From Garden to Gastronomy At Castiglion del Bosco, cuisine is not crafted—it is cultivated. The estate’s organic gardens supply both of its celebrated restaurants, each an ode to Tuscan abundance yet distinct in mood and mastery. Campo del Drago, the estate’s two-Michelin-starred restaurant, is a hymn to refinement. Under Chef Matteo Temperini’s direction, the menu shifts with the season, showcasing local ingredients through a lens of quiet innovation. Each plate, whether a tender pigeon accented with herbs from the kitchen garden or an elegant composition of fresh vegetables and grains, feels like a still life. The view, stretching across Montalcino’s sun-washed valleys, seems to flavor every bite. The wine list, curated by the estate’s in-house sommelier, is a collector’s dream: more than 700 labels, with a focus on Brunellos born from these very vineyards. Evenings here are theatrical yet serene; service moves like choreography, and flavors seem to echo the land’s rhythm. Just steps away, Osteria La Canonica offers a more rustic embrace. Shaded by terracotta eaves, tables spill out onto a sun-drenched terrace, where house-made pasta, freshly grilled vegetables, and generous pours of olive oil compose meals that feel familial. Guests linger over ravioli filled with pecorino and pear, pici with wild boar ragù, and slow-cooked lamb perfumed with rosemary. Laughter mingles with the scent of rosemary and lemon; meals stretch long into the afternoon. For those seeking intimacy, in-villa dining brings the cucina home: wood-fired pizzas, Tuscan barbecues under a canopy of stars, or breakfast baskets of honey, figs, and fresh bread delivered at dawn. Beyond the Table: The Tuscan Way of Life Days unfold at an unhurried pace. Mornings might begin with a walk through vineyards heavy with Brunello grapes or a private round at The Club at Castiglion del Bosco, one of Italy’s few members-only golf courses, designed by American golf legend Tom Weiskopf. Afternoons invite quiet hours by the infinity pool, where the valley’s gentle contours seem to dissolve into the sky. The estate’s cultural heart beats in small, timeless pleasures, truffle hunting with local guides, pasta-making in the sunlit kitchen, or visits to the Borgo’s tiny chapel, its 14th-century frescoes now softly illuminated by modern light. Each moment feels handcrafted, lived rather than scheduled. As twilight descends, lanterns flicker to life across the piazzetta. The air cools, and the scent of vineyards deepens. From a terrace table, one glimpses the hills glowing in afterlight, and the estate itself seems to exhale, a long, contented sigh of continuity. The Essence of Castiglion del Bosco Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco is, at heart, a dialogue between past and present. It distills Tuscany’s elemental beauty, its devotion to craft, and its ease with time into an experience at once regal and reassuringly lifelike. Guests do not simply visit; they become part of the landscape’s long and patient story. In a region where everything is measured in centuries, it offers something more enduring than luxury: a sense of belonging to the land itself. For more information, please visit https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/castiglion-del-bosco Frequently Asked Questions Categories Travel Il Menù Shopping Lifestyle Stories Travel Acqualina Resort: Miami Beach's Opulent Oasis Go Shopping “A Place Outside of Gender, Age, & Time” Go Travel A Day in the Life of Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco Go Gallery Go Cayumas Go Juan de Dios Go Del Toro Shoes Follow Us INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN What's Your Reaction? Join Our Newsletter Now Subscribe now to get notified about exclusive offers from La Peninsula every week! Email* SUBSCRIBE →

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Luce di Sorrento — a gallery of the Amalfi Coast's iconic lemon ritual, bottled into luxury Italian beauty and wellness products. The Ritual of Lemon: Luce di Sorrento Photography : Sara Von Krosigk Story: Luce di Sorrento Join Our Newsletter Now Subscribe now to get notified about exclusive offers from La Peninsula every week! Email* SUBSCRIBE →

Explore the Romazzino Sardinia luxury hotel gallery featuring stunning views, elegant villas, coastal interiors, and the beauty of Costa Smeralda. Travel Romazzino Sardinia Luxury Hotel Gallery | Costa Smeralda Laurie Melchionne Romazzino, A Belmond Hotel 1 November 2025 7 min read Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. The villa is such a defining image of Italian living that the language has its own word: villeggiare . Reminiscent of viaggiare , to travel, villeggiare means “to holiday in a country villa.” Slow mornings in the countryside. A terracotta patio overlooking the sea. Vacationing in the slow, Italian way that values nature’s simplicity and the appreciation of simply existing . This vacation category has its own term in Italian tourism: “ villeggiatura .” This is what you’ll find at Romazzino, Belmond’s all-new villa resort in Porto Cervo, Sardinia’s stunning island town. With a grand opening this past May, Romazzino redefines slow living on Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast). Your Sardinian Move-in Day While a range of luxurious suites and rooms are offered, Romazzino’s undeniable stars are its signature villas. Villa Liscia Ruja, named after Costa Smeralda’s longest stretch of turquoise coast, is a mansion for the luxury-loving escapist. Furnished with handcrafted Sardinian wood pieces and bright, coastal palettes synonymous with the island’s natural beauty, Liscia Ruja has five bedrooms, each with private verandas and bathrooms. Plush king-sized beds fill three of the bedrooms, while the fourth offers a twin bed and the fifth features an elegant French bed. Replete with private sea views from every window, guests revel in a bespoke paradise as they spend their days at the villa’s private pools, lush tropical gardens, and quiet, secluded spaces. The rest of the villas, named after Sardinia’s most beloved beaches—Capriccioli, Marinella, Granu, Pevero, and Petra Ruja—feature three bedrooms, private pools framed by fragrant greenery, and curving, organic stucco walls synonymous with the Romazzino summer-white curb appeal. The Romazzino and Smeralda Suites, a serene oasis facing Porto Cervo’s glittering bay, showcases Sardinian wood furnishings, a spacious, sun-worshiping terrace, and a cheery interior that shimmers with the natural turquoise, teals, and sands of Sardinia’s iconic shores. Sardinian Savoring Sardinian cuisine is typically overlooked on the Italian culinary itinerary. That’s why Romazzino embraces the unique taste buds of its home, with three on-site dining experiences to choose from. La Terrasse : For chic dining, head to the main hotel’s building and book a reservation at La Terrasse. Decorated with a contemporary interior, La Terrasse offers a menu of Sardinian sophistication. Delicate starters scavenge Porto Cervo’s natural foodstuffs, like the Signature Violet Prawn with peach, fermented radish, pickled shallot, watermelon, and strawberry gazpacho. For il primo piatto , the menu’s pasta and rice category offers unique Mediterranean flavors like Malloreddus with Courgettes, yellow datterino tomato marinade with rosemary and burrata, and Fusilloni with Tumeric, marinated red prawns, and avocado. Entrees include elevated dishes like Tomato Couscous, roasted aubergine, pumpkin flower with tofu and almond cream; Pavè Sea Bass, tomato crust, friggitello sweet peppers, sage broth; and Turbot Fillet, burnt rosemary, pompia lemon, Salina capers, olives, courgette scapece. Éntu E Mari : Nothing says Italian summer like a beach grill. Located right on Romazzino’s private beach, Éntu E Mari’s diverse culinary offerings include Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert menus. Beach Bar : Skirt the crowds at the Beach Bar, a secluded cocktail bar for drinks, aperitifs, and sandy feet. Start your day with a cappuccino at the bay’s glittering shore, or welcome sunset with a fruity glass like Capaccia, vodka, peach tree, bitter pompia, and orange juice. Savor curated snacks like the chicken poke, Sardinian provola cheeseburger with Tropea onion, or prosciutto and mozzerella rocket-stuffed schiacciata flatbread. The Ginepro Bar : Sip Romazzino’s nostalgic 60s glamor. The Ginepro Bar pulses with live music and hums amidst the seductive smoke of its cigar lounge. Crafted specialty cocktails reflect the colors, tastes, and aromas of Sardinia’s sunrise, with Sardinian botanicals, island-produced gin, and the compatible sweets and sours of fruits and citrus. This flavor palette manifests in the menu’s star cocktail: Romazzino’s Pink Sunrise with Gin Macchia, Aperol, Cointreau, grapefruit juice, and strawberry syrup. Each drink is carefully paired with delicacies like Golfo Aranci Amberjack Tartare with mixed salad and green apple. Gourmet bites like the Romazzino Club Sandwich, with Sardinian suckling pig bacon and Camoni tomatoes, and the Signature Mezzi Paccheri Pasta, with cherry tomatoes with rosemary and mozzarella, arrange a plate of natural ingredients straight from local gardens. Finish off aperitivo with a sweet treat like the Strawberry Tart with lemon cream and almond ice cream, or the Creamy Tiramisu. The Pool Bar : This poolside hub is an oasis of tranquility, offering sips and snacks between swims. Housemade gelato, pizza, seafood, and from-the-land starters pair perfectly with signature and traditional cocktails, wines, and beers that melt under the Sardinian sun. Island Time Wellness At the spa, regenerative rituals of Vitamin C, Natura Bissé, and 3D collagen Shock, heal the skin, body, and mind after a long day of swimming, hiking, and exploration. Personal fitness trainers are available at the open-air, oceanfront gym, assisting your fitness goals for full-circle wellness in Sardinia. Sardinian Adventure While Romazzino is a haven of slow-living, Costa Smeralda is meant to be explored. The dedicated concierge does the work for you, cultivating bespoke itineraries that let you discover the island’s natural beauty—the side tourists usually forget. Don’t know where to start? Flip through the activities brochure for complimentary excursions. A weekly schedule of activities includes private tennis matches, mixology masterclasses, morning water sports in the sea, hiking along the majestic Pevero Health Trail, and garden yoga. Private boat trips allow guests to island hop like ancient seafarers, taking a day to marvel at the Island of Maddalena and the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park. Plunge into the crystal clear bays of Spargi, Budelli, Caprera, and Cala Coticcio. The voyage reveals a secret whispered only among seafarers: a secluded restaurant accessible only by boat. The activities only flourish from here. Tour 6,000 year-old Neolithic ruins with the guides of Gallura’s Archaeological Park of Arzachena. Wine tastings, helicopter tours, bike tours, and Fiat 500 drives around the island keep guests busy, entertained, and pampered for any vacation style. Romazzino officially opened its doors on May 27 and closed for the season on September 29. It will reopen on May 30, 2025. Rooms start at 703 € per night, breakfast included. To learn more, visit belmond.com/hotels/europe/italy/costa-smeralda/belmond-romazzino/ Frequently Asked Questions Categories Travel Il Menù Shopping Lifestyle Stories Travel Torre Zambra Wines: The History of an Italian Wine Legacy Go Shopping Bella Sirena: Discover the Taste of Amalfi Coast Wine Go Travel Opal Sol Debuts at Clearwater Beach Go Gallery Go Juan de Dios Go New Aging: Italian Skincare Go Bouquet Italiano Follow Us INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN What's Your Reaction? Join Our Newsletter Now Subscribe now to get notified about exclusive offers from La Peninsula every week! Email* SUBSCRIBE →

Aquazzura's winter collection takes you back to 1970s Italy — discover how the luxury footwear brand is channeling vintage Italian style into modern shoes. Shopping Aquazzura Winter Collection | Revisiting 1970s Italy in Luxury Footwear | La Peninsula Laurie Melchionne Andrés Gar Lujàn 1 November 2024 8 Min read Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. The pinnacle of luxury footwear and handbags has returned at Aquazzura. With a line of metallic tones, strappy heels, and shimmering silhouettes, Aquazzura’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection emphasizes retro 70s allure. The strappy Moves Sandal 105 is something straight off the disco floor. With open toes, crossover straps, and 105 mm stiletto heels, these sandals are cut from strips of curated materials to choose from: metallic gold, black velvet, and Malachite green velvet. Noodle Mule 75, a heel of sculpted femininity, contrasts woven gold straps against a sophisticated leather base. Effortlessly elevated with a cocktail dress or gown, or toned down with a casual pair of jeans, the Noodle Mule 75 embodies the versatility of a timeless, vintage design. Less is more. For the Hot Sandal 95, less means a lot more. The ultra-slim strap outlines the foot’s graceful curves, while the sculpted 95 mm heel maintains elegance in any outfit pairing. Available in gold and silver, these sandals reflect mirrors with every step, strutting flashes of light like the wearer’s own personal paparazzi. The Fall/Winter 24 collection also showcases a range of handbags and clutches to complement its footwear. The Ari Bucket Bag, a unique cylinder shape surfaced with black calf leather and light-gold hardware, turns any handbag moment into portable art. Accented with resin and lined with grosgrain, the jewel-like chain strap seamlessly pairs with both color options, black and Malachite green. The Muse Clutch evokes the glamor of a solid gold bar—just crafted into an Italian leather handbag. Striking in its rectangular simplicity, Aquazzura Founder and Creative Director Edgardo Osorio paid special homage to the 70s with the clutch’s retro shape. Minimalist cognac-brown suede or dramatic black leather contrast with a reflective gold base and chain strap. Glamorous and one-of-a-kind, the Muse Clutch is a paradox of both originality and nostalgia. The Tequila Clutch reflects the collection’s disco ball, with mirror-like palettes of sunset orange, hot pink, silver-white, and Tuscan gold. Italian-crafted, each color comes with a jeweled orb clasp and flaunts leather, palladium, and framboise finishes. Aquazzura’s collections are available at over 300 top retailers in 58 countries, online at aquazzura.com, and at flagship boutiques in Florence, London, New York, Miami, Doha, Dubai, Milan, São Paulo, Capri, Madrid, Paris, Rome, Taipei, and St. Tropez. Discover the full Fall/Winter 24 collection at aquazzura.com . Frequently Asked Questions Categories Travel Il Menù Shopping Lifestyle Stories Shopping From Milan to Miami: Luca Faloni’s Redefinition of Luxury Go Lifestyle Francesca Bellettini Named President & CEO of Gucci in Kering Leadership Shake-Up Go Shopping Florentine Fragrance Gift Guide Go Gallery Go Cayumas Go The Scent of Style: Antica Farmacista Go Bouquet Italiano Follow Us INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN What's Your Reaction? Join Our Newsletter Now Subscribe now to get notified about exclusive offers from La Peninsula every week! Email* SUBSCRIBE →

Discover why San Giovanni in Laterano, not St. Peter’s Basilica, is the official cathedral of Rome and the historic seat of the Bishop of Rome. Travel The Official Church of Rome That Isn’t the Vatican Laurie Melchionne Adam Acosta on Unsplash 12 May 2025 8 Min read Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Discovering the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the True Cathedral of the Eternal City. Most visitors to Rome assume that St. Peter’s Basilica, with its towering dome and the sweep of Bernini’s colonnades, holds the title of Rome’s cathedral. It’s a natural assumption—after all, St. Peter’s is the spiritual heart of Vatican City, the global headquarters of the Catholic Church. But in fact, the official cathedral of Rome lies elsewhere, outside the Vatican walls, along the Via di San Giovanni in Laterano. Here, you’ll find the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran—or as Romans know it, San Giovanni in Laterano. Crowned with massive statues of Christ and the Apostles, its imposing 18th-century façade signals its historic importance. This is the oldest of Rome’s four papal basilicas, and the most important. It holds the title Omnium Urbis et Orbis Ecclesiarum Mater et Caput —"Mother and Head of all the churches in the City and the World." It is, in every sense, the official cathedral of Rome. While it may surprise many pilgrims and travelers, St. John Lateran—not St. Peter’s—is the seat of the Bishop of Rome, the pope himself. And that role has taken on fresh resonance with the recent election of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Father Robert Francis Prevost. The 69-year-old Augustinian friar and canon lawyer was a surprising choice to many, mostly due to his U.S. birth certificate, but his election in May marked a new chapter not just for the universal Church, but for the diocese of Rome. As Bishop of Rome, Pope Leo XIV’s cathedral is not across the river in Vatican City, but here at San Giovanni in Laterano. It is here that popes traditionally take possession of their Roman diocese, seated on the cathedral’s cathedra —the bishop’s throne. In fact, the word "cathedral" itself comes from cathedra . Visitors to San Giovanni are often struck by its scale and grandeur. The current structure dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries, though the basilica’s origins stretch to the time of Constantine in the fourth century. Over the centuries, fires, earthquakes, and political upheaval have led to various restorations, yet the basilica has always retained its primacy. Its vast nave is flanked by colossal statues of the apostles, and its ornate ceiling glitters with gold. Beneath the high altar, tradition holds the relics of St. Peter and St. Paul, reinforcing its claim as the spiritual center of Rome. Today, while most tourists flock to Vatican City, those in the know make the pilgrimage to San Giovanni in Laterano. It is not only the pope’s cathedral, but also a living symbol of the Church’s historical roots in Rome itself—outside the tiny city-state of the Vatican. Here, the eternal story of the Bishop of Rome continues, now under the stewardship of Pope Leo XIV, the son of Chicago who has now become the pastor of the Eternal City. Frequently Asked Questions Categories Travel Il Menù Shopping Lifestyle Stories Travel Desmalter: The Art of the Aristocrat | French Luxury Go Travel Discover Montecatini Terme Thermal Baths in Tuscany Go Shopping Opal Sol Debuts at Clearwater Beach Go Gallery Go Dive into La Piscina at Caruso, A Belmond Hotel Go The Return of Palm House, A Luxury Hotel Go Beyond the Eras: Sicily's Luxury Hotel Follow Us INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN What's Your Reaction? Join Our Newsletter Now Subscribe now to get notified about exclusive offers from La Peninsula every week! Email* SUBSCRIBE →

Explore Rome's 2025 Year of Jubilee through captivating photography and insights into the Eternal City's pilgrimage, culture, renovations, and tourism. Travel Rome's 2025 Year of Jubilee | La Peninsula Federica Bocco Federica Bocco 19 August 2025 8 Min read Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. There’s never a bad time to visit Rome. Throngs of tourist crowds are synonymous with Città Eterna. 2025 is the Vatican’s pilgrimage year for millions of Catholics worldwide. Dubbed the Pilgrimage of Hope, Jubilee has already transformed the Italian capital. But questions remain: is it for the better or worse? How will Jubilee affect residents’ daily lives? For Rome’s tourists, is 2025 worth a vacation? Roman local Federica Bocco breaks it down for us. Three million people live in the Eternal City and we rarely agree on anything. However, if there is one word that manages the unique feat of sparking the same emotion in all denizens of Rome, it’s “giubileo.” 2025 is the year of the Jubilee, also known in the Catholic Church as a Holy Year; every 25 years pilgrims from all over the world are encouraged to visit the seven papal basilicas in Rome to receive pardon for all sins. For their part, tourists will be blessed to walk through renovated streets, freshly painted buildings, and maintained monuments when they visit Rome in 2025. But not all that glitters is gold. Not to everyone, at least. This Jubilee seems to be designed to test the patience of Romans. We expect 35 million pilgrims, and everything in the Eternal City has seemingly revolved around this fact… if only for the past year. As it befits a city that is expecting such an event, monuments needed to be maintained and cleaned, street pavement fixed, and very road circulation changed to favor pilgrim routes. All to the inconvenience of locals. About 400 construction sites were opened in 2024, and roughly half of them were completed by December 24, the official start of the Jubilee. Some sites will not even be finished by the end of this Jubilee, estimating an end date for 2027, which is halfway through to the next Jubilee. In fact, in 2033, we shall have a “special edition” in celebration of the 2000th anniversary of the death and resurrection of Christ. We have that to look forward to, but hopefully, less titanic reconstruction will be needed in 8 short years. The construction of a metro station and underground museum in the iconic Piazza Venezia are expected to last a full decade. What is hard to grasp is why most of the constructions only started in 2024, when this event has been in the plans for about seven centuries. Yes, that’s right. It’s been known since 1470 that the Pope would order a Jubilee in 2025. The answer is mostly to be found in political reasons: nobody wanted to take responsibility for these money-squandering plans during election times, at the national, regional, and city levels. Apart from the logistical hell they caused, the amount of public funds spent on bettering Rome for the Jubilee amounts to 4.8 billion euros, according to info reported by Italian magazine L’Espresso. Not exactly great for campaigning. We did not ask for this, nor did our elected officials, who just had to go along with it and did their best to prepare the city. So much ado about nothing or, rather, something nobody seems to want. As it were, the tradition of calling a Jubilee belongs entirely to the Pope, and it started in 1300, back when there was no Italy, no government, and no local administration outside of the papacy here in Rome. It is an understatement to say that times and circumstances have changed. So why shouldn’t the Vatican take ownership of this titanic undertaking and shoulder more economic and logistic responsibility, other than providing hot meals for a few thousand pilgrims staying nearby? As far as tourists are concerned, Vatican City is, for all intents and purposes, not its own country, with its own laws and treasury, but a tiny neighborhood in Rome, Italy. One of the many to visit, one so small that nobody can lodge there, is just an important step in a varied itinerary that includes many parts of Rome. At the heart of this year’s pilgrimage, the area surrounding the Vatican has undergone significant renovations to prepare for the pilgrim route to St. Peter’s Basilica. On Christmas Eve, 2024, Pope Francis opened the Holy Door, the first time a pope has done so in 24 years. While it harkened to the official start of Jubilee, it also meant that pilgrims could no longer enter the basilica from just any part of Piazza di San Pietro. One entrance means slimmer paths to the Holy Door and longer lines that zigzag to Piazza Pia and its views of Castel Sant’Angelo over the Tiber River. More crowds and fewer places to put them led to an unexpected silver lining: the transformation of Piazza Pia from busy car lanes to a fresh-paved, car-free piazza that welcomes safe pedestrian traversing. Through all of this, the administration of Rome has to take the brunt of the challenge and rise to the occasion. And the people of Rome - not of Vatican City - have had to live in purgatory for it in 2024. And when the city will be bursting at the seams with over-tourism for all of 2025, it will be pure hell. Romans are accustomed to making do with chaos, and we certainly are no strangers to tourists. We are more than used to dreadful traffic, the occasional pothole, public lights not functioning at night, and the average crime rate of a big metropolis. We’re just not used to chaos being systematic. Picture thousands more tourist buses roaming the tiny streets of the city center, trash everywhere, B&B locks ruining the facades of centuries-old buildings, and noise in all holy and profane places. Don’t forget the economic consequences of the real estate market exploding, and prices skyrocketing for everything from food to transportation. And with the ongoing construction sites that have taken over the city, blocking and altering dozens of streets, traffic has become ontological, a perennial state of being, rather than a possibility, making it impossible for anyone to get anywhere on time. These are just some hints of collateral damage we are facing at the moment and will be facing all year. It goes unsaid that 35 million pilgrims are positive for the economy, but they can also be rather disruptive for the lives of locals, drying out resources and negatively impacting housing, pollution, transportation, and healthcare. The Mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, has certainly worked to prepare Rome for the Jubilee in myriads of ways, but will it be enough to sustain Romans and all visitors? Rome’s fragile transportation system has been strengthened by replacing all city buses with state-of-the-art hybrid and electric buses. The left-wing city administration also financed thousands of new trash cans all over Rome to try and limit the damage. However, tourists hardly care to toss plastic bottles into any bin, let alone sort their waste (recycling is mandatory in Italy, but no one fines tourists for not cleaning up after themselves). Similarly, public hospitals are free, but the right-wing national government keeps cutting funds from healthcare, and the system may very well collapse, with ERs constantly being packed and understaffed. It’s also impossible for locals and students to find housing, as the vast majority of landlords decided to turn their apartments into B&Bs with the juicy prospect of the Jubilee. The hospitality industry is certainly thriving, and thousands of new jobs have been created to meet the high demand, but what will happen when the Jubilee ends? Will these people go back to unemployment, once the curve goes down? And other than hospitality workers and landlords, who else is truly benefitting from this wave of tourists more than they are hurting? Sure, much renovation work in Rome would have been done at some point; old monuments needed maintenance anyway, and we just got them out of the way now. Jubilees have always called for renovations in Rome and always will. Once, famously, we got the Sistine Chapel out of it. The issue in 2024 was how everything was rushed and done simultaneously, creating no escape for locals. What was initially conceived in 1300 as a year of indulgence turned into an over-tourism nightmare in 2025. Do not get me wrong: we are happy to welcome tourists and pilgrims and to share the beauty of our city. We just ask for respect and understanding; the Eternal City is not a playground, but home to 3 million people, and our landmarks are heritage to all humanity: we all need to take care of it collectively. Frequently Asked Questions Categories Travel Il Menù Shopping Lifestyle Stories Shopping Daniella Ortiz: La Dama de Las Carteras Go Beauty Elegant Home Goods: Dévoile French Candles for a Cozy Ambiance Go Shopping Mare Blu Swimwear | Italian Luxury Swimwear Gallery Go Gallery Go Capittana at the Helm Go Mare Blu Swimwear Go Profumo di Firenze Follow Us INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN What's Your Reaction? 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Discover Daniella Ortiz, La Dama de Las Carteras, through an elegant visual story celebrating her passion for handbags, fashion, and distinctive personal style. Shopping Daniella Ortiz: La Dama de Las Carteras Laurie Melchionne Daniella Ortiz 29 January 2025 7 min read Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. On Worth Avenue thrives a slice of Argentinian excellence. Daniella Ortiz, founded by husband-and-wife team Alfredo Baeza and Daniella Ortiz, merges Argentinian leather handbags with Italian manufacturing from the West Palm Beach flagship (and more recently, a new storefront at Town Center in Boca Raton). Dubbed “La Dama de Las Carteras” (The Lady of the Bags) from an April 15 spotlight in Nota Despierta América, Univisión, Daniella Ortiz catapulted her brand onto the West Palm Beach luxury fashion scene through her dedication to artisanal craftsmanship, unapologetically bold design, and a unique aesthetic that empowers women to embrace their vibrancy through individual style, however they define it. Crafted from pebble leather, genuine lizard, and genuine crocodile, the latest additions to the Daniella Ortiz world are the Renne-Horse, Susan, Hazel, Alma, and Ava bags. Titled with women’s names to honor its female-first, women-empowering message, the brand’s drops are the ultimate accessories head-turners. Renne-Horse Walk on the wild side with Daniella Ortiz sterling silver animal pendants. Shiny horse heads link the braided leather handles of the Renne handbag, a genuine pebble leather masterpiece lined with a full suede interior. Like every Daniella Ortiz companion, functionality is prioritized as much as style. A leather strap accompanies the Renne and moonlights it as a crossbody or shoulder bag. Available in a range of colors and lining shades (Apple Green/Tobacco, Light Blue/Tobacco, Orange/Tobacco, Red/Stone, Red/Tobacco, and White/Tobacco), the interior pops with a surprise contrast color for a truly unique bag both inside and out. Susan Two premium leathers merge in the Susan bag, a sleepy contemporary take on a traditional crossbody. The Susan protects your valuables in style with an adjustable strap, a full zipper enclosure, and a secure inside pocket. Orange and Emerald Green exteriors lined with deep purple suede, or White and Bone leather exteriors blended with blood-red interiors are some of the uncommon shade combinations available in the Susan for any stand-out pocketbook moment. Hazel Handcrafted in Argentina, all models are different. This is the same for the Hazel, a sturdy, braided-handle handbag that embodies elegance. Full leather and in a range of solid colors, Hazel’s detachable strap and interior zipper compartments screen optimal functionality through stylish simplicity. A classic silhouette, Hazel’s durable leather ensures longevity as your next accessory staple. Alma Alma, a bucket backpack woven with the signature pebble leather, captures haute couture even for casual, sling-on-the-shoulder-and-go outfits. With the Alma, elegance is your constant companion and boldness is your name; Red, Orange, Light Blue, and Stone are its shade options for a rainbow’s variety of aesthetics. Ava Structured and square, the Ava handbag re-introduces the sterling silver animal pendant. Silver aglets bind the braided leather handles, hand-woven for a one-of-a-kind texture. Studded with two silver frogs on a decorative front strap, the Ava is reminiscent of Daniella Ortiz’s vibrantly tropical origins, from Argentina to West Palm Beach. The pendants add a playful flair to this professional silhouette for the busy woman on the go, with bright color options to seamlessly transition any outfit from the office to a night out. Red, Grass Green, Orange, and Blush are some color selections for a solid shade both inside and out for a traditional vibe to unique hardware and shape. From a blossoming color palette of vibrant, tropical-esque colors to shining hardware and braided leather, sophistication is a way of life at Daniella Ortiz, where every aesthetic finds a home. Frequently Asked Questions Categories Travel Il Menù Shopping Lifestyle Stories Shopping Orient Express La Minerva: Modern Luxe in a 17th-Century Palazzo Go Beauty Q&A with Issey Miyake Parfumeur Sophie Labbé Go Travel Canfora Capri Sandals: Timeless Craftsmanship on Italy’s Most Iconic Island Go Gallery Go Villa San Michele Go Romazzino: Sardinia's Latest Unknown Gem Go Cayumas Follow Us INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN What's Your Reaction? Join Our Newsletter Now Subscribe now to get notified about exclusive offers from La Peninsula every week! Email* SUBSCRIBE →

Discover Marotta, a Delray Beach boutique bringing Italian fashion, Amalfi Coast style, and handcrafted luxury from Naples and Campania to Florida. Shopping The Italy Import: Marotta | Italian Fashion in Delray Beach Laurie Melchionne Marotta 13 August 2024 7 min read Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Heading 5 Go Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Campania’s citrus-perfumed, lemon-surrounded way of life glows at Marotta, Atlantic Avenue’s newest boutique in Delray Beach. Just a short walk from the beach, Marotta mimics the seaside negozi of the Amalfi Coast where lemon-, floral-, and mosaic-printed dresses flutter in the Mediterranean breeze. Step one foot into Marotta, and this is what you’ll find. Womens and menswear line the walls in a world of summer fashion, southern Italian style. Husband-and-wife founders Pasquale and Esperanza Marotta source all materials from Naples, where Pasquale was born. Not only does every item come straight from Campania itself, but Marotta produces everything in limited batches to merge exclusivity with responsible slow fashion. The result? High-quality materials with luxury craftsmanship, the kind you’ll find in the Old Country. Marotta’s roots stem from Esperanza’s frequent travels to her husband’s home city and her love of its neighbors: Ravello, Positano, Capri, and all of Amalfi. “Our garments are inspired by Italy’s gorgeous scenery,” said Esperanza Marotta. “The bright colors, the beautiful sea, the lemons, the flowers. All of the Amalfi Coast’s simple, natural elements play a role in our designs.” Pasquale Marotta hails from a family of entrepreneurs and delivers a distinct Napolitano ingenuity to the business. Esperanza spearheads the boutique, sourcing materials and handcrafting new collections and designs each spring. The couple’s love of Pasquale’s Napolitano heritage—and Marotta’s homage to the Amalfi Coast’s natural beauty—drove the brand’s first boutique to Worth Avenue in West Palm Beach. From there, Marotta’s unique offering expanded its location to Delray Beach, its seaside headquarters in the heart of a bustling main street. “Marotta is dedicated to bringing luxurious, exclusive, and personalized tailoring to our clients,” continued Marotta. “Like artisans across Italy, we offer a devotion to craftsmanship and devote painstaking time and detail to each piece, from initial design sketching to the final display in our shop.” Marotta is ever-evolving and from its new Delray Beach location, launches fresh collections each season. This includes the expansion of its menswear line alongside the Italian fem in its dresses and accessories. Also on the horizon is the launch of its website, Marotta’s digital hub for online orders, collection spotlights, and latest news. Shop Marotta at 822 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida. Frequently Asked Questions Categories Travel Il Menù Shopping Lifestyle Stories Travel Home Sweet Home: Bimini's Luxury Residences and Resort Go Shopping Ferragamo Watches Spring-Summer Collection | La Peninsula Go Travel Acqualina Resort: Miami Beach's Opulent Oasis Go Gallery Go The Return of Palm House, A Luxury Hotel Go New Aging: Italian Skincare Go Bouquet Italiano Follow Us INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN What's Your Reaction? Join Our Newsletter Now Subscribe now to get notified about exclusive offers from La Peninsula every week! Email* SUBSCRIBE →