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Violino d’Oro

Five-star Italian craftsmanship just steps from Piazza San Marco

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Venice

Luxury Boutique Hotel

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Oltrarno Splendid

A stylish, design-focused boutique hotel in the heart of locals’ Florence

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Florence

Boutique Hotel

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Chalet del Sogno

A Cozy Cabin Getaway in the Dolomites

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Trentino-Alto Adige

Luxury Boutique Hotel

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Hotel Windsor

Golden Age Glamor in the Italian Riviera

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Liguria

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