The five-star Imperiale Palace Hotel is today one of the most outstanding and prestigious hotels in Portofino on the Ligurian Riviera. It caters to decerning clientele that takes one back to memorable times long gone.
At the beginning of the 1900's royals, aristocrats, divas and intellectuals came to this splendid Belle époque property on the Italian Riviera for their holiday. Today, a century later, the peace enveloping the private park, the elegance of the historic Liberty style building and the crystal clear water of Santa Margherita Ligure are still all the same. The hotel is still one of the most prestigious hotels in Liguria.
Imperiale Palace Hotel is the ideal getaway for those who seek comfort, elegance and style, a refuge offering high level services in the vicinity of the famous areas such as Portofino, Rapallo, Camogli, Sestri Levante and Genoa. The hotel was originally built as a private villa in 1889 by the aristocratic Costa family of Corsica.
Le Vele Beach Club is widely considered to be one of Santa Margherita Ligure best beaches. It has an intimate atmosphere with vibrant turquoise waters and provides a picturesque setting for relaxing. Luxurious loungers and umbrellas are reserved exclusively for hotel guests. It allows for complete enjoyment under the warm Ligurian sun. The warmed-up sea-water swimming pool, harmoniously combined with the green of the historical park and the amazing view over the bay, offers to hotel guests comfortable ample sun beds to laze on in the sunshine.
The hotel's Spa is the place to leave daily routine and stress behind and discover sensations of wellbeing thanks to its highly internationally trained therapists. A unique center for holistic wellbeing, it specializes in combining Asian techniques together with innovative western massages to achieve an optimal state of mind, body, and soul.
The hotel also has a private beach and a heated outdoor swimming pool.
The hotel also has a private beach and a heated outdoor swimming pool.
The award-winning chefs of the hotel and service-oriented banquet staff will be working in concert with our own outstanding “Kosher Chefs”. They will create a fabulous gourmet culinary experience drawing from the best of Italian, continental and traditional Jewish fare under the Glatt Kosher supervision of Rabbi S. Wilshansky of Milan. Your hosts will, once again, be the Minkowitz family.. Your hosts will, once again, be the Minkowitz family. Whether it’s in the ballrooms, or tearooms, a large variety of impressive delights awaits you. Our daily religious services along with thought provoking lectures and discussions, children’s program, plus exciting optional sightseeing tours will round out a truly unique Pesach experience.
Verdura Resort – Sicily, Italy
A Rocco Forte Hotel & Leading Hotels of the World
Sicily is an island of volcanic coastlines, idyllic beaches, historic cities, Greek Temples and Roman Sites.
The 5 star Verdura Resort is ocean front and sits on a glorious stretch of coastline in Sicily which is just off the toe of Italy’s “boot”. Located in Southwest Sicily, the Vendura is surrounded by countryside on 570 acres and offers style and sophistication for a well-traveled clientele seeking a quiet or active getaway and family time. Activities include world-class golfing, water sports, tennis, and fitness. For relaxation, there is a truly luxurious spa with four thalassotherapy pools and treatments by Irene Forte Skincare. Verdura’s organic farm produce is handpicked daily and used to prepare gourmet meals.
The Verdura features 203 new large and bright rooms & suites, all showcasing spectacular Mediterranean or golf views. The sophisticated rooms feature sitting areas, canopy beds, and terraces or balconies. All have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. The room sizes start at 430 sq feet (40 sqm), Junior & Classic Suites 645 sq feet (60 sqm), come with separate living rooms, Grand Suites 775 sq feet (72 sq feet). The hotel also has many specialty suites and private villas.
The Verdura provides a wide range of leisure facilities to its guests. Its two-tier swimming pool is one of the largest swimming pools in Europe. The pool looks out over a vast lawn that gives direct access to the resort’s private beach. The beach is part sandy beach, part pebble beach, and equipped with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and some shaded cabanas. The beach is also home to the water sports club which offers a wide range of equipment and courses, including flyboarding, SUP, kayaking and jet surfing. The resort boasts 6 tennis courts, sport academies, two 18-hole championship courses and a 9-hole par-3 golf course. It is also an exceptional family friendly hotel thanks to several facilities dedicated to younger guests such as an indoor and outdoor playground and a dedicated swimming pool.
Set amid olive groves, oranges and lemon trees, Verdura Spa is one of Italy’s most advanced wellness centers. The spa has 11 extensive treatment rooms including double treatment suites, a beautiful indoor swimming pool, a double-height steam room, Finnish and infrared saunas, a state-of-the-art gym, a fitness studio, and relaxation areas. There are also four outdoor thalassotherapy pools, heated at different temperatures, each with varying salt densities, minerals and organisms. According to the philosophy of the resort, the wellness treatments take inspiration from the island, using local ingredients such as pure olive oil, marine salt, lavender, rosemary, oranges and lemons.
The Verdura Resort is an oasis, a center of wellbeing, escapism and indulgence set against backdrop of charming Sicilian villages, ancient Greek and Roman sites and the beautiful, blue Mediterranean Sea.
The award-winning chefs of the hotel and service-oriented banquet staff will be working in concert with our own outstanding “Kosher Chefs”. They will create a fabulous gourmet culinary experience drawing from the best of Italian, continental and traditional Jewish fare under the Glatt Kosher supervision of Rabbi S. Wilshansky of Milan. Your hosts will, once again, be the Minkowitz family. Whether it’s in the ballrooms, or tearooms, a large variety of impressive delights awaits you. Our daily religious services along with thought provoking lectures and discussions, children’s program, plus exciting optional sightseeing tours will round out a truly unique Pesach experience.
We look forward to hosting you personally.
The Minkowitz Family and Leisure Time Tours