Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal1/20The water taxi in Venice. “The pasta at Da Ivo in Venice is amazing and homemade. They also have an awesome collectsion of art and photos covering every wall, including numerous hand-drawn pieces by Damien Hirst. Cipriani has a few offerings, and we had some delicious cold wine out by the pool, then had dinner at Cips, their more relaxed restaurant right on the water. The fresh white fish was amazing, as was the simple homemade pasta.”
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal2/20“Outside our hotel in Venice. Palazzo Barbarigo is a family-owned hotel in a historic building, but it has a great modern touch with thoughtful design. It’s located right on the Grand Canal, so it’s easy to get everywhere, but far enough from the square so you don’t have the crush of tourists. It’s a gem and the service is fantastic.”
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal3/20“This was our second time visiting the Grand Hotel Tremezzo in Lake Como, and we would Gladlys return again. It’s right in the center of the lake, directly across from Bellagio, has multiple restaurants and a huge, award-winning spa. There’s a floating pool on the lake, with a bar and restaurant, then another pool in the back amidst the massive sculpture gardens. There’s also a bar and an amazing pizza restaurant. The view is incredible, the staff are warm and helpful, and the beds are very comfortable."
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal4/20Il Sereno at Lake Como.
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal5/20In the garden pool at Grand Hotel Tremezzo.
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal6/20The beach in Liguria, Italy.
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal7/20Cinque Terre. “We chartered a boat for a half day, and along the way our captain spotted a large pod of dolphins jumping out of the water. As we got closer, they surrounded our boat—apparently as curious about us as we were about them. It was magical.”
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal8/20“Our balcony at Hotel Helvetia in Sestri Levante. Hotel Helvetia was one of the greatest surprises on our trip. Sestri Levante is a fairly small city and not one that we’d heard of before, but we wanted something comfortable and within reach of Cinque Terra.”
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal9/20“Our bedroom at Hotel Helvetia. The hotel is family owned, and apparently the family has great taste. Everything is white, à la Capri or Mykonos, with perfect decor and knickknacks nodding to a Mediterranean paradise.”
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal10/20“The restaurant at Hotel Helvetria in Sestri Levante is one of the best in town, and the only one looking down on the bay. Shrouded by trees, you can enjoy the sunset sipping delicious wine, and enjoying grilled fresh-caught white fish, fresh breads, amazing olive oil.”
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal11/20Cinque Terre.
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal12/20At Ristorante Capo Santa Chiara in Liguria.
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal13/20From the yacht in Sardinia. “Almost every day a different city, and in between, some of the most perfect swim spots, caves, and beaches only accessible by boat. Our crew was amazing, the boat incredibly comfortable, and the food (both on and off the boat) was perfection. We saw whales, more dolphins, and every evening’s sunset was picturesque.”
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal14/20“We could all get used to yacht life!”
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal15/20Jen, Mike, Chrissy Teigen, and John Legend in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica.
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal16/20Belles Rives in Antibes.
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal17/20Casa di Stefano in St.-Tropez.
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal18/20“On the private yacht in Corsica.”
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal19/20Jen’s collectsion of Ouai products soak in the sun on the boat in Corsica.
Photo: Courtesy of Mike Rosenthal20/20“In Corsica, we had dinner in the cave room at La Caravelle. Apparently the cave was used by Napoleon to store munitions, and before that was used to age and store meat and other foods and wine. The vibe is awesome, and the fresh seafood was delicious. It was such a cool space, and so old, with such rich history. How often do you get to dine in Napoleon’s munition cave?”
