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Passalacqua | Owner, Valentina De Santis: The Crown Jewel of Lake Como

Passalacqua | Owner, Valentina De Santis: The Crown Jewel of Lake Como

FromLuxury Travel Insider


Passalacqua | Owner, Valentina De Santis: The Crown Jewel of Lake Como

FromLuxury Travel Insider

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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Aug 24, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We have a very special guest joining us today, our first repeat guest on the show, in fact! You may remember Valentina de Santis who joined us to discuss her famed hotel Grand Hotel Tremezzo on Lake Como.  Well she’s back! And this time to tell us about the jewel box of a hotel that she just finished building called Passalacqua. This revival of an 18th century villa, might be one of the most stunning properties I’ve ever had the luxury of staying in. And on top of that, the family owned atmosphere, relaxed vibe, and local community truly bring to life the concept of dolce far niente. Valentina and I chat about everything from the insane amount of Murano glass adorning the hotel, to the Italian craftsmen that designed every tiny bit, to the local gelateria owner who moved to the village for love. You’ll also get a smattering of celebrities, famous opera composers, and of course all of Valentina’s charm.    Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com   Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn  
Released:
Aug 24, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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