Grands on Tour: A Family Travel Tradition

On Collette’s Reflections of Italy tour, a grandmother-and-granddaughter adventure unfolds — one scoop of gelato at a time. By Wendy McClung Recently, I embarked on my second solo journey with one of my grandchildren – an experience rooted not in spontaneity, but in a cherished family tradition. A tradition started by my mother, each grandchild, […]
Plan the Family Trip of a Lifetime With Butterfield & Robinson

The multi-generational trip is no longer a logistical challenge. It’s become the ultimate family adventure.
Orient Express Venezia Opens in a 15th Century Palazzo

Historic frescoes, canal views and Michelin-level dining define the Orient Express Venice debut. Orient Express has officially entered the hotel space in Venice, opening Orient Express Venezia inside a restored 15th century palazzo in the Cannaregio district. The property sits at the meeting point of two canals and, notably, marks the first time the historic […]
A Slow-Travel Guide to Liguria, Italy

Italy’s Riviera reveals its beauty most to those willing to slow down. Here’s a designer’s guide to Liguria’s architecture, cuisine and coastal rituals. Between the French border and La Spezia, Liguria is a postcard of sun-washed villages clinging to the cliffs. Trains rattle along the edge of the Mediterranean, slipping through tunnels, while sea-salted air […]