Puglia, Apulia, heel of the boot, relatively new destination for luxury travellers which is already developed enough for being considered luxury, yet untouched enough to be still authentic. Right time to go and explore. Honestly, I don’t even know where to start. So lets start from the most well known North and slowly move to South. Well, very South.
And why not to start from simply the best?
Rocco Forte Masseria Torre Maizza.
This is a love from first glance, and if you can afford Rocco Forte rates, go for that, no regrets. Every detail is taken care of, and, even more important, you are taken care of in every detail. Yet it is Puglese style: easy-breathy, colourful, open to picturesque antique olive grove and countryside pleasures.
Important note: the general manager and the king of this paradise-looking kingdom is a legendary hotelier Franco Girasoli which was stolen by Sir Rocco from Belmond Caruso in Ravello. Franco is a Signore Perfetto who made Belmond Caruso famous, and his presence is a quality sign. Trust me, I was staying in countless luxury properties and made friends with numerous general managers. This one is special, and he makes place special effortlessly. Well, there is a lot of effort behind the scenes, to be precise. But you will not notice. You will just enjoy the fruit of it, and I’m jealous.
Oh, and don’t forget we are Rocco Forte Knights member – preferred partner of Rocco Forte hotels.
- Complimentary Full American Breakfast daily
- $100 hotel credit per stay for rooms & Junior Suites (extras only)
- $200 hotel credit per stay for suite bookings (2-night minimum required)
- Highest priority upgrades upon arrival (subject to availability)
- Highest priority Early Check-in & Late Check-out
- 20% off spa services (at De La Ville Spa for Rocco Forte House guests; Verdura Resort for Rocco Forte Private Villa Guests; not available at Hotel Savoy, Hotel Amigo & Hotel Astoria)
- Complimentary high-speed WiFi access for the duration of the stay
Please feel free to contact me for reservation.
