umbria

  Places like the Amalfi Coast, Rome, Cinque Terre, or Venice may be the first destinations that come to mind when you think of a romantic getaway, anniversary trip, or…

  Virtuoso, the luxury travel network, recently named Palazzo Seneca in Norcia, Italy, Hotel of the Year for 2017. If you’ve already seen the main sights of Italy, Palazzo Seneca is the…

  A picturesque walled town located a national park, this Umbrian town is the perfect location for a gastronomic vacation. In 2016, earthquakes damaged both Amatrice and Norcia, just several months…

  We first learned of Scacciadiavoli winery from a winemaker dinner at SPQR in San Francisco where we met Liu Pambuffetti, who invited us to visit next time we were…

  No visit to Umbria would be complete without a stop in Solomeo, the small hilltop town restored to perfection by Brunello Cucinelli, fashion designer and founder of his namesake company. The town…

  Vespasia is a Michelin-starred restaurant located in the heart of Norcia. Vincenzo and Federico Bianconi opened Vespasia as part of their luxurious Palazzo Seneca property. The food, wine, and service is impeccable, and…

    Palazzo Seneca, a 16th-century Umbrian palace in Norcia, was one of our favorite new discoveries on our last trip to Italy.  The property was meticulously restored by the…