Italy, here I come!

Next up on our inspired stay series we travel to the Renaissance city of Florence, where five star service meets contemporary design prowess.

Founded by Antonio Presti, Atelier Sul Mare is a piece of installation art in its own right, as well as one of the most unusual hotels on the island.

Consider a second home in Le Marche, we'll tell you why here

As I look out from the terrace of a small house in Moltrasio on Lake Como I can hear the thwack of tennis balls on the court below me, and half hope that George Clooney will be playing a set with his beloved, since locals have told me he played there (once, five years ago.) No such luck.