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Discover British Columbia: wilderness, fascinating culture, superb wildlife and sparkling cityscapes.
Combining breathtaking scenery with vast wilderness, fascinating culture, superb wildlife and sparkling cityscapes, British Columbia is one of Canada’s top holiday destinations, offering year-round adventure and an incredible variety of activities. Top tip: travel outside of peak season; although you’ll still find a wealth of activities on offer, holidays at this time can often be up to 50% cheaper than during busier periods. If you’re an adventure-seeker, you will find plenty
Creating a hideaway… Fashion x Travel
British fashion and interiors designer Matthew Williamson shares the inspiration behind his masterpiece suite at Mallorca’s Belmond La Residencia. With his dazzling floral patterns, dreamy aquamarine hues and luscious bird and butterfly prints, you could say Matthew Williamson’s work was made for Mallorca. Now the British fashion and interiors designer is bringing his signature style to Belmond La Residencia: this season, look forward to staying in a fabulous new suite
Our Brand
So, why Il Mondo? Il Mondo means the world in Italian. We admire the Italian culture and style and we wanted our company to reflect this and indeed “travel the world”. Creating our brand was an exciting experience, allowing us to create a vibe, an experience which could be shared with others. Although our expertise lies in all aspects of travel, we have specialist knowledge in tailor-made luxury travel, therefore we wanted this to be represented in
Il Mondo Travels: Forest therapy in MIRAMONTI
We recently visited Miramonti Boutique Hotel, Italy, a special kind of escape… Hard to find, hard to forget. 4,000 feet above Merano in Italy’s South Tyrol region you can find a place far away from everyday life, a special kind of escape – Miramonti Boutique Hotel. Created by self-made hoteliers Carmen and Klaus who combined their love for the extra-ordinary with the power of nature. Once just a three bedroom guest house in
Il Mondo Travels: Vietnam
Exploring Vietnam Vietnam: a country with a strong sense of national identity, possessing a unique cultural heritage. Fascinating history, gorgeous landscapes, tasty food and vibrant energy. People who are characterised by their cool and calm manner, welcoming foreign travellers with open arms and always a warm smile. I was recently lucky enough to be invited by Wendy Wu Tours to experience this incredible country. Here’s a journal of my travels.
Il Mondo Travels: Regent Seven Seas
Welcome onboard Regent Seven Seas Voyager We recently spent three nights onboard Regent Seven Seas Voyager as part of her Barcelona to Rome 19 night voyage. Boarding her in Naples, sailing the Strait of Messina, followed by a stop in Kotor, Montenegro and then onto Zadar, Croatia. A small classicly designed ship which portrays luxury in many ways. From her stylish interiors to the exceptional service and the highest standard
Il Mondo Travels: West Coast of Canada
Day 1: Air Transat flight from London Gatwick to Vancouver (10 hours.) On arrival in Vancouver we took the very scenic 2 hour drive to the year round resort of Whistler, renowned for its 2010 winter Olympic venue. Whistler is one of the best mountain resorts in North America, boasting fantastic winter sport facilities and a popular summer resort with a wealth of outdoor activities in and around Whistler. Mountain