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Where to Stay in Rome

Choose where to stay in Rome depending on your interests and goals. Rome’s historic center (Centro Storico) boasts hotels that put popular attractions, like the Pantheon, at your fingertips as well as bustling cafes and bars for entertainment. Trastevere lies east of the Tiber and offers unique architecture – with ancient churches and quiet lanes as well as being more affordable than its center…

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Milan, Italie | Portrait Milano de Lungarno Collection est ouvert !

Milan, Italie | Portrait Milano de Lungarno Collection est ouvert !

Notre philosophie à la Collection Lungarno : insuffler à notre collection d’hôtels, de résidences et de restaurants les valeurs de créativité, de savoir-faire et de style qui distinguent la maison Ferragamo. Lorsque nous construisons l’avenir, ce sont notre personnalité, nos rêves et nos émotions que nous plaçons au cœur de nos initiatives, dans l’intérêt de nos hôtes et de nos…

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Lusso: nuovo polo Ferragamo a Milano

Lusso: nuovo polo Ferragamo a Milano

Read More Torna ad aprirsi dopo più di 20 anni uno dei posti più segreti e affascinanti di Milano. Tutto grazie a un progetto di rinnovamento promosso da Lungarno Collection, società alberghiera di proprietà Ferragamo. Si aprirà un nuovo polo di lusso con un mix tra gourmand, shopping e benessere. La location è fra le più antiche Lusso: nuovo polo Ferragamo a Milano è stato pubblicato per la…

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Réouverture du Gallery Hotel Art à Florence

Réouverture du Gallery Hotel Art à Florence

L’arrivée des beaux jours coïncide avec la réouverture du Gallery Hotel Art à Florence, du groupe Lungarno Collection, une société de gestion khotelière appartenant à la famille Ferragamo. L’occasion de prévoir une escapade en Toscane pour déguster le premier gelato de la saison et admirer les chefs-d’œuvre de la Renaissance italienne en plein cœur de la ville, ou découvrir les trésors cachés que…

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Mykonos.luxury | Three Of the Very Best Luxury villas

Live out your castaway dream - with mod disadvantages and also elegant touches, certainly - at these stylish islands secluded.

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WHY? This white cliff-top secluded is Capri's hippest store resort. With only 22 rooms, it's as intimate as well as unwinder as a glamorous, well-staffed private residence.

WHERE? A 45-minute hydrofoil flight from Naples, in the midst of a Roman settlement, neglecting the Marina Grande (harbor).

 Villas in Mykonos

  STAYING IN This good-looking 19th-century villa has long been a resort, yet was lately transformed right into this glamorous manifestation by Michele Bönan, the French designer responsible for the super-stylish Ferragamo-owned Lungarno hotels. Many areas have sea views, however if you tire of looking out at the azure blue, adjourn to the collection for a flick through the coffee-table books, or head to the teak balcony as well as heated outdoor pool - taking in spectacular sights of the Amalfi coastline and also Mount Vesuvius. Lunch alfresco on the balcony at JKitchen, where the salad of buffalo mozzarella and regional cherry tomatoes is the must-try meal - former guest Princess Caroline apparently took some mozzarella back to Monaco after her remain. At the end of an exhausting day reading and also floating around in your kaftan like a Fifties display alarm, dress for supper and also sip Bellinis as the luxury yachts twinkle listed below.

 STYLE swipe Accomplish the nautical-meets-Ralph Lauren look with a blue-and-white scheme, lacquered black floors, plump white couches and monochrome artworks.

OUT AS WELL AS ABOUT Take the chairlift from Marina Grande as much as the whitewashed town of Anacapri - at its finest after the day-trippers have actually gone - or hop on the shuttle and also search Capri's stores. Load a polka-dot one-piece as well as Loren shades as well as invest a day out at lido-restaurant La Fontelina, situated on a rocky jetty because the Faraglioni rocks.

 WHY? To check out this David Rockwell-designed resort that's all about advanced lounging versus a rustic backdrop.

 WHERE? In the College of Penalty Arts quarter of Mykonos Town, where bougainvillea-covered white houses combine with full-throttle bars and also clubs.

 STAYING IN If you can resist the Mediterranean waves, everything you require gets on hand. The rooms are a mix of typical Greek colourways as well as state-of-the-art mod cons. It's airy and floaty enough for you to feel like a Greek god/dess, yet with the included reward of being able to plug in your iPod. After a day by the swimming pool, choose in between Eastern or contemporary Greek food in the resort's 2 dining establishments, Matsuhisa and the new Gazebo Club. The former was established by Nobu Matsuhisa, of Nobu dining establishments fame, and dishes out the very same beautiful Japanese food.

 DESIGN STEAL For slicker storage, try leather under-bed boxes with stitched corners, such as those at Store.

 OUT AND ALSO concerning The winding alleyways are loaded with glam boutiques, with Soho-Soho on Matogianni Road being just one of one of the most preferred - also SJP has flexed her plastic below. For seaside fun, Super Heaven Coastline is partylicious, or head to unspoilt Lia, where a tiny taverna dishes out fresh lobsters.

 WHY? Limitless sunshine as well as immaculate beaches, to which the Baraza includes the perfect area for unadulterated relaxation.

 WHERE? On the unspoilt eastern coastline of Zanzibar - believe talcum-powder sands, crystal sea as well as delicately swaying hands - an island that meets the enchanting connotations its name recommends.

 REMAINING IN Each rental property has its very own private balcony, complete with dive pool, while the general public areas offer lots of dubious spaces with bolsters, pouffes and scatter pillows. Develop from your slumber to sample menus inspired by Arabic, Indian, Persian, Asian and also Swahili flavours, discover the premises, or drop in on the medspa - the necessary oils, infused with local cinnamon, cloves and peppercorns (this is a spice island besides) work a specifically evocative magic. If they motivate a ruptured of energy, after that diving, windsurfing and all kinds of aqua tasks await on the beach.

 Mykonos villas for rent

  STYLE STEAL Limitation the beaten metallics and also keep things neutral to guarantee the look is much more 'shake the kasbah' than 'Aladdin's cave'.

 OUT AND ALSO ABOUT Go To Stone Community, the island's social heart, and lose on your own in bustling expositions and also winding alleys. Get seasonings to enliven your food preparation, or get on a dhow for a cruise round the external islands.

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Christmas cosiness 

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Les 40 ouvertures d’hôtels les plus attendues en 2022

Les 40 ouvertures d’hôtels les plus attendues en 2022

Europe Mandarin Oriental Mayfair London, Londres The Madrid EDITION, Madrid Rosewood Vienna Portrait Milano – Lungarno Collection, Milan Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, Lucerne Raffles London at The OWO, Londres Botanic Sanctuary, Anvers 100 Princes Street, Édimbourg The Reykjavik EDITION, Islande Moyen-Orient Rosewood Doha, Doha Shangri-La Jeddah, Arabie Saoudite Waldorf Astoria Kuwait,…

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This impactful #book of #flashfiction is so damn delightful and strange. Andrew Losowsky's "The Doorbells of Florence: fictional stories and photographs" is chockful of weird wonder. Basically Losowsky took photos of #doorbells in #florence and wrote these tales of their owners. The captivating photos and Joel Holland's incredible handlettering make this such a special book. Just read Lungarno Soderini 8. Isn't it fantastic? This work makes me want to write and create my own project. A fun challenge that would push me to get out and stretch my imagination a little. One day. I want to keep this book for myself so badly and that's how I know I should give it away to some lucky stranger for #abandonedb2dbc . I wish I remembered how I came across this lovely book. There were so many people that I wanted to hear more about. I could genuinely read novels about them. They had such magic contained in such succinct tales. What an incredible collection. #bookstagram #bookrecommendation #bookrecommendations #andrewlosowsky @chroniclebooks #chroniclebooks

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The Trailblazers of Boutique: SLH Award Winners 2020

Individual, intimate, and inspirational in every way, this year’s SLH Award Winners embody the very best of our independently minded portfolio of boutique hotels around the world, from a carbon neutral eco-duo in Lake Garda and The Dolomites to a meticulously restored one-thousand-year-old castle with interiors handpicked by an Italian Count. In a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty, these hotels are still making the everyday extraordinary, and taking the many challenges they have faced this year in their stride.

“By recognising these exceptional hotels we celebrate not only our heritage as the pioneer of boutique but also embrace the future as custodians of our planet. As the winner of Hotel of the Year and our Stay Small, Stay Considerate Award, Lefay Resorts is a shining example to all of how luxury and sustainability can complement each other. However, sustainability is now also about supporting our hospitality industry, and the communities that they in turn support. All these remarkable hotels are open, or opening imminently, and ready to welcome back guests to demonstrate just why independent hotels are so very special.” Richard Hyde, Chief Operating Officer

In contrast to previous years, this year several of the awards were voted for by a panel of experts from the worlds of luxury, travel, wellbeing and cuisine – Simon Leadsford (Publisher, Condé Nast Traveller), Katy Simpson (CEO, Noble Isle), Michelin-starred chef Dominique Crenn, Carol Duval-Leroy (Owner, Champagne Duval-Leroy), Gary Allen (Managing Director, Luxury Travel Media) and Gisele Orellano (Co-Founder, Hermana Creatives).

Hotel of the Year – Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda, Italy

Taking inspiration from the tiered lemon houses of Lake Garda, Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda has been awarded our Hotel of the Year award for its strong eco-friendly philosophy and outstanding wellness area combining classical Chinese medicine with Western scientific research. Offering highly customized treatments designed to cure stress and insomnia, Lefay SPA extends over 3,800 square metres boasting six saunas of varying temperatures, an ice pool and a large salt lake. The hotel also produces electricity, heating and cooling through clean, renewable sources such as biomass, cogeneration and solar panels, generating a reduction in CO2 emissions of 1.130t per year.

INVITED Hotel of the Year – The Tokyo Station Hotel, Japan

Located inside The Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building, INVITED guests praised The Tokyo Station Hotel for preserving its deep-rooted heritage, from QR codes attached to framed old photographs and notepads made of Japanese manuscript paper to staff wearing pillbox hats and train timetables hanging in the corridors. The property’s sumptuous Japanese and European style buffet breakfast should be high on any traveller’s bucket list, displaying around 110 items including rolled omelettes, sashimi, tempura and mini wagyu burgers.

Highly Commended – Dormy House Hotel (UK); Velassaru Maldives (Maldives); Hotel Relais Christine (France)

City Centre Hotel of the Year – The Norman Tel Aviv, Israel

Located in a UNESCO-designated site with the world’s highest concentration of Bauhaus-style buildings, it was only a matter of time until The Norman Tel Aviv was named our City Centre Hotel of the Year. From a rooftop infinity pool offering unbeatable views of Tel Aviv, a restaurant serving the best Japanese food in the country to resident DJs and a private art collection including its own in- house curator, it is no surprise that The Norman is regarded as one of Israel’s best boutique hotels. The expert concierge can arrange bespoke experiences for guests including the chance for them to craft their own signature scents with a perfumer or giving them access to usually off-limits artists’ studios.

Highly Commended – Hotel Lungarno (Italy); Refinery Hotel New York (USA); DUKES London (UK)

Country House Hotel of the Year – Château La Chenèviere, France

Set along Normandy’s lush, north-west coast, Château la Chenevière ticks all the boxes of a grand yet welcoming country house hotel including marble fireplaces and velvet-backed beds as well as beautiful rose gardens with beehives, an outdoor pool and a tennis court – not to mention the fact that it’s dog-friendly. Both dining rooms serve delicious dishes prepared from fresh ingredients supplied by the on-site vegetable garden, where sustainable and natural permaculture techniques are in practice. The hotel’s speakeasy-style Zanzibar bar is not to be missed featuring a collection of the owner’s travel souvenirs and Calvados-themed cocktails such as the signature ‘Chenevière cocktail’ – a combination of pommeau (apple port), peach cream and champagne.

Highly Commended – Schlosshotel Kronberg (Germany); Stein Eriksen Residences (USA); Hotel Rangá (Iceland)

Resort Hotel of the Year – Hotel Villa Franca, Italy

Perched high on the hill overlooking the town of Positano, Hotel Villa Franca has been awarded Resort Hotel of the Year for its top-notch facilities and wide range of experiences including an L-shaped swimming pool with stellar views of the Amalfi Coast,  lemon-infused spa treatments to detoxify the body and a fine dining restaurant rooted in Campanian culinary traditions. The resort can arrange a special Amalfi lemon tour for guests, where they get the chance to taste the citrus fruits hanging from pergolas and sample them in homemade cakes, drinks and of course, limoncello.

Highly Commended – Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay (Spain); Canaves Oia Suites (Greece); Keemala (Thailand)

Mystery Inspectors’ Excellence Award – Hemingways Nairobi, Kenya

Set between Nairobi National Park and the foot of the Ngong Hills, Hemingways Nairobi offers personalised service with the kindness inherent to East African culture. A bespoke butler service ensures guests are catered to their every whim, from tailor-made afternoon tea and arranging outings to The Giraffe Centre or the Karen Blixen Museum, to adjusting their customised pillows, setting out their nightcap and packing their suitcase for departure.

Highly Commended – Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal (France); Pimalai Resort & Spa (Thailand); Rockliffe Hall (UK)

Sustainable Innovator of the Year – Arima Hotel, Spain

Hidden among the trees in the Miramón Forest of San Sebastián, Arima Hotel’s building structure is named as a prototype of zero-energy buildings, marked by the European Union as a mandatory standard to mitigate the effects of climate change. Its savings in CO2 emissions compared with a standard construction are similar to the carbon that 15,000 trees would absorb annually. From clean energy systems, sulphate-free toiletries to a menu inspired by locally-grown ingredients at veggie-focused fine dining restaurant Misura, the hotel has set a new benchmark in terms of environmental and social responsibility, as evinced by its rigorously audited Passivhaus qualification. Overall, 77 per cent of Arima Hotel’s energy needs are fulfilled from aerothermal and geothermal power.

Highly Commended – Susafa (Italy); Petit St Vincent (St Vincent & The Grenadines); Domaine de Manville (France)

Stay Small, Stay Considerate Award – Lefay Resorts, Italy

Created around the philosophy that personal wellness should never overlook environmental wellness, Lefay Resorts is fully committed to operating in the most responsible way possible, whilst creating a haven of luxury and wellbeing. As the first Italian hospitality company to sign an agreement with the Italian Ministry of the Environment aimed at neutralising C02 emissions, both its hotels in Lake Garda and The Dolomites (which opened in August 2019) are 100% carbon neutral. The company offsets its direct CO2 emissions and those of travelling guests through the purchase of CERs credits in accordance with the Kyoto protocol. Established from the outset with landscape protection and energy efficiency at the fore, great efforts are also taken to ensure the guest experience is grounded in sustainably practices. All the products used in its spa are vegan, free from parabens, SLES (a detergent that causes skin irritation), colourings and preservatives. Lefay also handpicks its food suppliers ensuring they adhere to strict environmental standards with 66% of ingredients sourced directly from the local provinces. The company’s results and objectives are summarised in an annual Sustainability Report that is published on its website.

Highly Commended – Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa (Costa Rica); AKARYN Hotel Group (Thailand); Gaya Island Resort (Malaysia)

Most Inspirational Interior Design – Castello di Reschio, Italy

Nestled amongst rolling hills on Italy’s Umbria-Tuscany border, Castello di Reschio is a thousand-year old castle which has been meticulously restored and stylishly reimagined by architect Count Benedikt Bolza and his wife, Nencia Corsini. The hotel’s rooms and suites have been imbued with personality and panache, thanks to an organic approach to contemporary design coupled with subtle references to the fascinating characters who once lived here. Count Benedikt designed much of the furniture and lighting himself and sourced rare pieces from Italy’s below-the-radar antiques markets and art fairs.

Highly Commended – Le Coucou Méribel (France); Gangtey Lodge (Bhutan); Ksar Char-Bagh (Morocco)

Most Intimate Bedroom – Cap Rocat, Mallorca

Housed within a striking 19th-century military fortress, Cap Rocat’s three Sentinel suites are wonderfully secluded, carved out of the rocks that the fortress was built into, with private infinity pools featuring unobstructed views of Palma Bay. The three intimate rooms, which once served as watchtower spots, are each decorated with sumptuous king-sized beds, refined rugs, soft Mediterranean fabrics and a private terrace. Maps are given to guests upon check in so they can find their way along the hotel’s secret corridors and pathways, some still partly covered with plants.

Highly Commended – Thorngrove Manor (Australia); Carmo’s Boutique Hotel (Portugal); Le Grand Bellevue (Switzerland)

Most Mindful Wellness Retreat – Castle Hot Springs, Arizona

Disconnect from the busy world and reconnect with yourself and nature at Castle Hot Springs with the rustic Bradshaw Mountains as the backdrop. The resort’s remote location, tucked in a rugged canyon surrounded by Saguaro Cacti, makes it an oasis in every sense of the word. The star of the show are the three hot springs that well up from deep within the desert surface and offer pristine 115-degree waters filled with revitalising minerals. The waters are also piped through for guests to enjoy in their rooms and to feed the three-acre sustainable farm. Guests can further take in the landscape doing immersive activities like hot springs Paddleboard Yoga and Via Ferrata – a state of the art course and one of only a handful in North America. Castle Hot Springs spa services are provided in custom cabanas set along the spring water creek under towering palm trees, and offer fully customised treatments using hot stones from the springs.

Highly Commended – Quinta da Comporta (Portugal); Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti (Italy); Spa Village Tembok Bali (Indonesia)

Most Intense Bespoke Experience – The George, New Zealand

Drawing upon the traditional Maori cultural values of care and guardianship, The George offers an exclusive half-day Flight Path Conservation Experience accompanied by an Endangered Species Ranger. Guests are taken on a half day trip to Canterbury’s forest valleys to support the conservation efforts for the critically-endangered orange-fronted Kakariki, a native parrot whose numbers are estimated at fewer than 300. Once a year, by special arrangement, guests can even release one of these treasured birds into the forest. A portion of every flight from the Conservation Experience is donated to the recovery programme.

Highly Commended – Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay (Spain); Milaidhoo Maldives (Maldives); Pangkor Laut Resort (Malaysia)

Best Gourmet Experience – The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa, Bali

Located in the heart of Seminyak in Bali, The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa has launched Bali’s first ever Dine in the Dark event, inviting guests to discover food in a whole new way – without seeing it – in collaboration with Yayasan Dria Raba, a donation-only orphanage for visually-impaired children. Held in the resort’s darkened Klass & Brass private dining room, the six-course sensory dinner experience has been thoughtfully curated to focus on texture, aroma and flavour, while being served and guided by children from the orphanage. The aim is to help provide the children with employment opportunities and basic hospitality training while raising awareness for the vision-impaired people of Indonesia. The experience is available any day of the week with a minimum one day reservation and at least eight participants.

Highly Commended – The Atlantic Hotel (Channel Islands); Castle Hot Springs (USA); Halcyon House (Australia)

Local Food Champion – Chef Marc Collins at Wentworth Mansion, Charleston

Located in central Charleston, Wentworth Mansion’s restaurant Circa 1886, is regarded as one of the best in the region. Beyond working with local farmers and fishermen to curate the best local Southern dishes, their executive chef Marc Collins also holds the title of South Carolina Chef Ambassador. Chef Collins co-founded the Charleston Wine + Food Festival in 2006 with the objective to spotlight Charleston and the Lowcountry’s diverse culinary and hospitality community. In 2019, he launched a unique menu concept that takes guests from South Carolina’s humble beginnings to Charleston’s Southern-modern foodie scene. Culinary highlights include the Broken Arrow Axis Venison with sunchoke hash and sunflower seed butter and Piedmontese Oxtail with conch fritter and mustard greens.

Highly Commended – Chef Salvatore Minneci, Susafa (Italy); Chef Carvison Pratt, Sailrock Resort (Turks & Caicos); Chef Jim Hopkins, Stein Eriksen Residences (USA)

Hotel Hero Award – Michael Ferreira, Guest Experience Manager of Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa, St. Barths

Located in chic St. Barths, Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa’s personalised service is exemplified through Guest Experience Manager Michael Ferreira, who goes above and beyond to put a smile on every guest’s face. Michael’s proactive attitude has been demonstrated though arranging a leg massage for a guest who returned from the day’s exploration with a leg pain, and anticipating the needs of a cancer patient who was checking in with a unique welcome amenity of detox juices, sun cream and hat. Always looking out for his guests, Michael has accompanied a Portuguese guest to the hospital to help translate and make sure that the guest was well-taken care of. Michael showed true dedication when two guests fell in love at Le Barthélemy and spontaneously decided to get married – he organised the entire wedding event, from master of ceremony to musicians and floral arch, within 24 hours.

Highly Commended – Laksiri Perera, The Fortress Resort & Spa (Sri Lanka); Harold Shepherd, The Sandpiper (Barbados)

Travel Agents’ Hotel of the Year – Hôtel Relais Christine, France

Built atop a 13th-century Augustinian monastery in Paris’ Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, Hôtel Relais Christine was commended by travel agents for its refined calm, remarkable home-from-home ease and vintage glamour. From a secret garden with beehives producing honey for the hotel’s breakfast table to the basement Spa Guerlain with its medieval stone vaults and impressive display of Guerlain perfume bottles, everything about this hotel exudes intimacy and charm.

Highly Commended – Viceroy Bali (Indonesia); Hotel Vilòn (Italy); Casa Angelina (Italy)

Most ‘Liked’ Hotel of the Year – Halcyon House, Australia

Found on Instagram as @_halcyonhouse, it is without a doubt that Halcyon House‘s colourful and eclectic interiors and idyllic beachside setting make it so Instagrammable. The hotel is often lauded for its ‘Instagram-worthy interiors’ including its unique mix of ocean blue décor juxtaposed with bold clashing prints, vintage cameos and beachside paraphernalia. Everything about the hotel is photogenic from the blue and white wicker chairs in Halcyon’s Paper Daisy restaurant to the blue and white candy-striped loungers next to the pool area.

Highly Commended – Canaves Oia (Greece); Castello di Reschio (Italy); Cap Rocat (Spain)

Digital Excellence Award – Triumph Hotels, New York

Triumph Hotels underwent a revamp of all their digital platforms in 2019, including those of SLH member hotels The Frederick Hotel and The Iroquois New York. Reflecting the aesthetic and contemporary edge of the hotels, the newly designed websites employ an experiential approach that brings to life the destination and energy of New York City.

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Each to their own

9/05/2018: Nothing to do today but to look around and take it easy. Cecilia done her thing, the boys done theirs and we done ours. As usual we just walk the streets and see what happens. Another easy morning got us raring to go after lunch. A walk around the piazza, admiring the statues in the loggia and surrounds is never tiring. Rape of the Sabines, excellent, Perseus with the head of Medusa, equally as impressive, and the old original lions guarding the place. Both once part of the Medici collection, one Roman from the third century and the other, a sixteenth century pendant. It was unfortunate that the Fontana del Nettuno and the mounted Monument of Cosimo I were under scaffold and not able to be admired. We done the next best thing though, we went into the Town Hall foyer and looked at the lions there.

The Town Hall Lions

Although we had no plans for the day, a couple of missions had to be accomplished. First was to buy some balsamic vinegars and some oils from the shop that Jo had been in a couple of days earlier and the second, to buy the train tickets to Rome as we are to leave in a few days. Our plans for the afternoon would be to ensure that we end up at Santa Maria Novella at some point. Firstly though, we needed to find La Bottega Dell'olio and get the job done. They told her that they would package them up and send them home so having some sort of idea where it was, we headed straight down via Porta Rossa, looking around. By the time we worked out that we had taken the wrong street we were in Piazza Santa Trinita.

Colonna della Giustizia or the Column of Justice. It originated from the ruins of the Baths of Caracalla in Rome, gifted to Cosimo I de Medici from Pope Pius IV.  The porphyry statue at the top was an afterthought, designed to suit the occasion.

Back tracking and knowing where we were going, we took Borgo Santi Apostoli and found that we hadn't been too far off track all along. A couple of Florentine streets to be exact. Within minutes we were opening the door of La Bottega Dell'olio and looking around at the excellent product that the owner stocked. We left quite a few euro down but still happy with what we bought.

La Bottega Del Chianti. Little boutique shop we came across on our journey. Sells all sorts of gourmet stuff and is highly regarded

We were next door to a very old church that goes back originally to the eleventh century. What we didn't know at the time was that Santi Apostoli fronted Piazza del Limbo, once a medieval cemetery where babies and young children that died before baptism were buried. Apparently, any kids that died before baptism couldn't pass through the gates of heaven but ended up in limbo, Piazza del Limbo to be exact. The square also connected Borgo Santi Apostoli to Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli via an alleyway that cut between shops facing the Arno, a short cut effectively to Pont Vecchio.

Santi Apostoli

Having finished the first chore of the day, we set out to complete the other and headed back to Piazza della Signoria and onto the train station. There's always something going on in this place. All of Italy in fact. Everything is so old that much maintenance needs to happen.

Shop - Laboratory secured! The violinist mayor of the rotten lily. He succeeded in destroying, gere Firenze! Construction sites, holes … Roads destroyed, the old town sold off to the cronies of the multinationals! Hundreds of felled trees! Worse than the Nazi bombings! Thoughts of an unhappy local

Sprucing up the Basilica. One mean cherry picker

Braving the roads around Santa Maria Novella, we queued with the other patrons and when called by the ticket seller, duly ordered five Business Class tickets for a princely sum of almost five hundred dollars. Still worth the money for a high speed train in comfort. Both chores done it was time to return to see what everyone else was doing. It was getting on to three so some planning for dinner was needed. To break up the walk we did need a break along the way but otherwise everything went to plan.

Rosso Caffetteria on via dei Panzani (near the train station)

Reuniting with Cecilia, we planned for a meal near where we ate on the first night that we arrived, but next door at Ristorante Pescerosso, followed by a walk around the area again before regrouping. Soon after we separated again.

Bet that's not orange juice

Perseus with the Head of Medusa

By seven the men had left the women to their own volition and headed across the Arno. They were headed to a restaurant that didn't disappoint last time, Caffe Pitti on Piazza de'Pitti. A few St Stefanus seen all wobbling back to the apartment.

Who needs a Rolex when he already has one

Caffe Pitti

The return journey was mildly eventful when they went into a convenience store for some grog and found that the cut off time was fast approaching. When standing in line and waiting to pay, the checkout chick advised us that we would have to pay within one minute or she could not sell us anything. In the mean time an idiot in front had more than he could pay for and was rifling through his stuff for the one euro that he was short. Trying to hurry him on only confused the situation, particularly with us trying to give him the money. Plenty of confusion. After managing to pay, they decided to get a cooler bag to keep the beers cold. "That will be thirty two euro please." We thought she was having a joke but she wasn't. After a few expletives, we gave it back to her and moved on.

Returning across Pont Vecchio

The women in the mean time, having recharged their batteries, had settled in across the other side of Piazza della Signoria and tucking in at Restorante Il Bargello.

Small crowd still at Restorante Il Bargello

Late night supper

In essence, the night was finished off with the men watching the girls eat from a safe distance, all the while finishing off Cecilia's bottle of red. She was well pissed off when she noticed them drinking at the apartment window and well in view.

Time for bed

Tomorrow's an early one. Up before six.