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by Giovanna Ceccherini
OASY HOTEL
The Oasy Hotel is nestled halfway between Lucca, Pistoia, Florence and Bologna, in the municipality of San Marcello Piteglio, a World Wildlife Federation-affiliated nature reserve. The facility is in the Oasi Dynamo, a 1000-hectare nature preserve managed by the eponymous agricultural company which conducts environmental sustainability projects and scientific research on the property in addition to eco-tourism.
The facility includes 16 luxury eco-lodges, 2 restaurants with menus focused on local products, and many outdoor activities to pursue in the pristine natural surroundings. Visitors can enjoy biking, trekking, horseback riding, kayaking, and paddle boarding, in addition to yoga classes and guided nature tours.
Cars are left at the entrance of the facility, to be replaced by comfortable e-bikes which transport guests easily and enjoyably throughout the property. The Oasy Hotel guarantees a truly rejuvenating experience, far from the hustle and bustle of the city and everyday life.
AGRITURISMO LA PIANTATA
La Piantata is an eighteenth-century farmhouse in the heart of the archaeological area of the Terme dei Papi, Vulci, Sovrana and the majestic Civita di Bagnoregio. The property is located between Lake Bolsena and the Etruscan village of Tuscania, between rolling hills of olives and lavender.
Sleeping in a treehouse is the unique experience offered by the Agriturismo La Piantata, since in addition to the comfortable rooms of the farmhouse, the agriturismo features the treehouses called “Black Cabin” and “Bambu Suite”. The first is a five-star, high-tech ‘cabin’ of 87 square meters in the shade of a 200-year-old maritime pine tree, with a 360° view of a thousand-year-old olive grove and the sea of Tarquinia. The second is a treehouse that can accommodate up to seven people in two connecting rooms. It has a hydromassage pool and Finnish sauna, as well as a breakfast terrace all up in a centuries-old oak tree, for 160 square meters of blissful relaxation.
ATMOSFERA BUBBLE GLAMPING
Have you ever slept in a transparent bubble, under the stars and surrounded by nature? It’s an experience to try at least once in your life, it is enjoyable at any time of the year, and it’s finally possible in Italy! Atmosfera Bubble Glamping is located in Satriano di Lucania, near Potenza, in Basilicata. It was created from the desire to preserve a family’s land for future generations, and to offer guests a truly unforgettable and authentic experience in Basilicata’s enchanting countryside.
The establishment pays maximum attention to its environmental impact, using all eco-sustainable and recycled materials as well as utilizing renewable energy. Private bathrooms and enchanting outdoor spaces complete the Bubble Glamping offer. While trekking and horseback riding are the main pursuits, one can also count on excellent Lucanian cuisine and stelar local wines to enjoy at the end of a refreshing day outside.
VILLA CA’ GRASSI 3
Ca’ Grassi 3 is a delightful loft-style apartment located on the top floor of an elegant and ancient building in Venice’s San Marco district, just a few steps from the Accademia bridge. It is ideal for a couple’s vacation or a honeymoon. The apartment is enhanced by a pleasant ‘altana’, a terrace overlooking the Venetian rooftops. The Altana provides the ideal place to start the day with a delicious breakfast, or to relax with an aperitif after a busy day of sightseeing and walking through the city of canals.
Staying in the less touristy sertieri of Venice offers visitors the chance to get to know the city more like a local. The city is perfect for walking, so one is never far from something interesting, and it is worth trying the local wine bars and restaurants that are in the less visited parts of this enchanting city.