Villa d'Este, Villa Serbelloni and now ....
Sep 2nd, 2010, 12:07 AM
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Villa d'Este, Villa Serbelloni and now ....
A new extraordinary 5 star hotel has opened on Lake Come across the water from Villa d'Este - http://www.castadivaresort.com/en/
Has anyone stayed there?
Has anyone stayed there?
Sep 2nd, 2010, 04:18 AM
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Yes I know I am pedantic, but I am immediately put off by the solecism in the first paragraph of the website, where the plural of "Package" is given as "Package's".
Quote: Join us celebrating the opening of Europe's most exciting Resort and experience the luxurious spa treatments, spectacular golf facilities and delicious cuisine on the shores on one of the most romantic lakes in the world with our Special [why the upper case?] tailor-made Package’s [sic].
Quote: Join us celebrating the opening of Europe's most exciting Resort and experience the luxurious spa treatments, spectacular golf facilities and delicious cuisine on the shores on one of the most romantic lakes in the world with our Special [why the upper case?] tailor-made Package’s [sic].
Sep 2nd, 2010, 05:37 AM
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If I had noticed that I would have had the same reaction...spend all that time and money building up a brand, with a fancy website, and have ridiculous spelling/grammar errors. My question now would be: If this if pointed out to them, would they care enough to fix it?
Sep 2nd, 2010, 10:01 AM
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By the way the name in Italian is Giuditta (Judith) which reminds me of one of the funniest films ever produced - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095869/. If you can get hold of it it is absolutely priceless. Roberto Benignini (Oscar for Life is Beautiful) is Giuditta and Walter Mattheu gives a masterly performance.
By the way the name in Italian is Giuditta (Judith) which reminds me of one of the funniest films ever produced - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095869/. If you can get hold of it it is absolutely priceless. Roberto Benignini (Oscar for Life is Beautiful) is Giuditta and Walter Mattheu gives a masterly performance.
Sep 2nd, 2010, 11:00 AM
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I will look for that! Many thanks!
If you love opera, and you do not sneer at camp, you might enjoy this film:
http://www.amazon.com/Opera-Fanatic-.../dp/B0016FM6Z0
Let us know how you enjoy the food! Lucky you to live in Cernobbio!
If you love opera, and you do not sneer at camp, you might enjoy this film:
http://www.amazon.com/Opera-Fanatic-.../dp/B0016FM6Z0
Let us know how you enjoy the food! Lucky you to live in Cernobbio!
Sep 2nd, 2010, 01:15 PM
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I thought of you both when I noticed this post:
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...in-ireland.cfm
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...in-ireland.cfm
Sep 2nd, 2010, 04:17 PM
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Too isolated for me. And pricey. 600 euros a night for a double at the end of October, not counting the car rental that I think would be a necessity.
But I'm happy for people who like this sort of hotel.
But I'm happy for people who like this sort of hotel.
Sep 3rd, 2010, 07:30 AM
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Its proximity to Villa d'Este has nothing to do with what I see as being too isolated for me (notice I said 'for me' again). There's no frequent ferry service within walking distance, so I'd need a car or use taxis and buses to get around. For me (again), that's too isolated.
But I'm happy for people who like this sort of hotel.
But I'm happy for people who like this sort of hotel.
