an A-list favorite with loads of old-school glamour

At Hotel Santa Caterina, lemons — hanging from trees, in a bowl at reception for guests to take home, and prominently displayed in almost every view — are not just a decorative element, but an ingredient in almost every part of your stay. “We use lemon in everything. The pasta. The limoncello. The massages,” a … Read more

Why I love Europe’s hidden gardens

Last spring, my wife and I embarked on an extended family vacation in Spain, taking our two young children on a month-long road trip through a country we didn’t know well but quickly grew to love, for its ancient walled cities and diverse landscapes, its full wine and its friendly people. As a gardener, however, … Read more