Founder’s Note

“Dolce far niente” — “sweetness of doing nothing.” It’s a motto long emblematic of travel to Italy. But in recent years, trips to the country meant busy days at Fontelina on Capri. You might also find a stay at Hotel Il Pelicano booked a year out. Or, if you’re lucky, an open invite to Amal and George’s villa on Lake Como. And don’t get us wrong, there’s a time and place for the buzzy scene that’s defined recent summertime stays…