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After ten years, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express returns to Rome with a new journey, taking in Venice, Rome, and Florence before ending in Paris. For our inaugural journey, we celebrated in true style with spectacular friends, dinner by @jeanimbert and an unforgettable party. Step aboard and together we'll write the legends of tomorrow. Video: @jeancharlescouty #TheArtOfBelmond #Belmond #VeniceSimplonOrientExpress

Here, the air is different. This place is magnetic. Once you step through our doors you might never want to leave. Are you ready to explore the city like a real Venetian? #TheArtofBelmond #Venice #Italy

Nestled between our guest Valentina’s suite and the ancient Greek Theatre lies a hidden passageway. Belmond Concierge Santi led our guest Valentina through the same secret balcony and vine cover gates built for the stars of cinema’s Golden Age to use in order to covertly arrive at the Taormina Film Festival. Upon crossing through the secret gate, Valentina was met by local guide, Mario for Belmond’s Greek Theatre Tour experience. #TheArtOfBelmond #LiveTheLegend #Taormina #Sicily #Legend #Belmond #luxuryworldtraveller #greektheatre #goldenage

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Okavango Delta. Known as the Jewel of the Kalahari, it is one of the world’s last great wetland wildernesses. Embark on a legendary safari adventure with @belmondsafaris . #TheArtOfBelmond #Botswana

@belmondelencanto holds the key to the wonders of hidden Santa Barbara. Experience escapism at its elegant best. Seek out the places that have never been seen. #TheArtOfBelmond #SantaBarbara #California

The two pioneering chefs of @belmondhotelcipriani may have different approaches, but the inspiration for their dishes are both born from the union between lagoon and garden. The innovative cuisine of Chef Davide Bisetto and the more traditional one of Chef Roberto Gatto cherish the art of provenance: using homegrown ingredients deep within the roots of Venice to create sensational dining moments. #TasteOfBelmond #Venice #Italy

Let’s savour the flavour with bygone family recipes. For Chef Agostino D’Angelo, Executive Chef of @belmondvillasantandrea , making couscous is like a ritual. Cherished memories of family reunions with aunts and uncles at his grandmother's house come flooding back with every preparation. Every recipe tells a unique story of provenance: of history, of nature, of love and family, from ours to yours. #TasteOfBelmond #Sicily #Italy

Let’s savour the flavour through the lemon groves of the Amalfi Coast. Journey along the mesmerising Sentiero dei Limoni and hear the story behind Chef Mimmo di Raffaele's iconic linguine. Discover the secrets behind his special recipe, the perfect wine to pair it with and the breathtaking views that inspire our local hands and hearts. #TasteOfBelmond #Ravello #Italy

Let’s savour the flavour and take a taste of history. We’ll celebrate each ingredient and cherish the hands and hearts that bring them together. Come with us on a journey as we meet the culinary characters who make Italian cuisine so iconic. Discover the stories behind Chef Alessandro Cozzolino's cuisine at @belmondvillasanmichele . Learn what lights his creative spark, delve into the local produce and discover how the finest ingredients make for unrivalled delicacies. #TasteOfBelmond #Florence #Italy

There’s a charming guest house I know at the heart of Italy’s most star-studded hideaway. The Splendido Mare. They have the best pesto Genovese, and the Spritz there is a ritual. A place to dine among the stars by starlight and carve through the waves at dawn. To breathe out as the clock stops, and be the best you you’ve ever been. So come on, let’s meet at the Mare. It’ll be just you, me and the sea. #TheArtOfBelmond #Portofino

With the reopening of @belmondsplendidomare approaching, we recount the timeless tales that established Portofino as the ultimate setting for the golden age of travel. Uncover the history of Portofino as told by Hotel Manager, Michela Nicosia. "This is a mythic place that feels like home. A home where guests want to return to, over and over again." #TheArtOfBelmond #Portofino #Italy

Discover the secrets behind the art collection that will style our charming hotel in the heart of the Portofino Piazzetta. Anticipate a new standard for Italian glamour as we add the final touches that will bring our chic hideaway to life. Discover the story of the Making of the Mare so far on our IGTV. From the iconic history to the legendary details, each chapter reveals the pioneering craftsmanship behind our complete redesign. #TheArtOfBelmond #Portofino #Italy