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Easter, the Italian Way
From Tuscan lamb stews to Roman artichokes and Neapolitan pastiera, explore Italy’s Easter traditions, and how Pellicano Hotels bring them to the table today
Mina: The Voice That Changed Italian Music
She conquered television, scandalised polite society, and rewrote the rules of Italian pop. More than sixty years after her rise in the 1960s, Mina remains a voice that refuses to...
Palazzo Margherita: The Coppola Palace in Basilicata
A faded aristocratic residence, a Hollywood family homecoming, and a hotel that moves to the slow rhythm of southern Italy. Palazzo Margherita is as much a story as a destination
Udine Through Michela Scarello’s Eyes
Two-Michelin-starred restaurateur Michela Scarello shares her insider guide to Udine, from the perfect brioche breakfast and the local ritual of the tajùt to art, shopping and the best day trips...
Italy’s Unsung Oscar Heroines
From Milena Canonero’s four Oscar-winning costumes to Francesca Lo Schiavo’s cinematic worlds and Gabriella Cristiani’s masterful editing, meet the Italian women who brought movie magic to life, one stitch, set...
New Season, Same Magic
The Pellicano Hotels are officially open. From Tuscany to Ischia and the Roman coast, discover new General Managers, thoughtful refurbishments, a new boat, a new pool and even more reasons...
The Dream Weaver of Venice
For one glittering night each Carnevale, a Venetian palazzo transforms into a living opera of silk, candlelight and spectacle. At the helm is Antonia Sautter, founder of Il Ballo del...
Italy Behind the Mask
Born of Commedia dell’Arte and shaped by centuries of satire, Italy’s Carnival masks embody the country’s regional character: miserly merchants, razor-sharp servants, blustering soldiers and ancient, bell-clad spirits. Here’s a...
Four Regions, One Carnival: The Pellicano Family’s Favourite Recipes for Carnevale
Carnevale in Italy is a feast before the fast – a final, glorious indulgence before Lent begins. From Campania’s towering lasagna and Sannio’s honey-drizzled scorpelle to Trentino’s apple fritters, Tuscan...
Valentino, Forever Roman
From couture ateliers to historic palazzi, from the Via Appia Antica to the Ara Pacis, we chart how the late Valentino Garavani didn’t just draw inspiration from Rome, but helped...
How to Celebrate a Romantic Anniversary, Pellicano-Style
From sunset drinks at Hotel Il Pellicano to a candlelit dinner at Da Aurelio and a couple’s massage on Ischia, here’s how to celebrate an anniversary, Italian style