Renowned for its grand old architecture, beautiful scenery, and world-class cuisine, Italy has become one of the best countries in the world for luxury tourism.
To find out where the rich travel when they go to the European nation, RoutePerfect.com has shared data for the most popular Italian destinations booked by wealthy travellers on a luxury budget, who spend an average of £13,900 ($20,000) on their overall trip.
The ranking is based on over 150,000 trips booked via the European travel website.
Parts of the country that made the cut include charming coastal towns with multicoloured houses, plush lakeside resorts, and islands with immaculate beaches.
Check out Italy's top 10 destinations for luxury travel below.
10. Amalfi — This charming small town on the Amalfi Coast has dramatic clifftop and ocean views. When in the area, many rich travellers like to stay at the Grand Hotel Il Saraceno, a 5-star hotel perched atop a cliff with its own private beach and saltwater pool.
9. Portofino — This "gorgeous tiny fishing village turned up-market resort" is "very romantic and popular with the rich and famous," Boaz Lantsman, founder of RoutePerfect.com, told Business Insider. Celebrities like Beyoncé, Jay Z, and Steven Spielberg have visited Portofino, and stayed at the 5-star Belmond Hotel Splendido. The twin hotel has roof gardens, and a spa and sauna, while some of the suites feature marble bathrooms.
Source: The Daily Mail
8. Bellagio — "Luxury travellers looking for an authentic Italian experience especially enjoy this beautiful destination," Lantsman said of the town on the shore of Lake Como. Rich foodies like to dine at restaurants like the Michelin-starred Mistral, where chef Ettore Bocchia whips up an array of "inventive molecular dishes," according to Michelin guide inspectors.
Source: Michelin
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