Rocco Forte travel tips

True to form, I was welcomed to Scotland in the pouring rain.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has acquired a significant minority stake in Rocco Forte Hotels, the luxury hotel operator said Monday.

Located roughly halfway between Paris and Amsterdam, the city of Brussels is often overlooked in favor of those two European tourism heavyweights. But Brussels has much to offer in its own right, and is a terrific base from which to explore some of Belgium’s most beautiful cities. During my recent visit to the unofficial capital of Europe, I had the pleasure of staying at the historic and charming Hotel Amigo, a member of the Rocco Forte family of hotels and The Leading Hotels of the World.

Rocco Forte Hotels has announced its forthcoming series of seasonally led Italian culinary retreats, Culinary Secrets of Italy, curated to offer an immersive exploration of the diverse and captivating world of Italian gastronomy. Curated by Fulvio Pierangelini, Creative Director of Food and a distinguished Michelin-star chef, these exclusive retreats promise an unforgettable blend of culture, cuisine, and discovery. His passion for simple ingredients, cooked well, has placed him at the forefront of the culinary industry and the ability to learn from him first-hand is a rare and exceptional experience not to be missed. The retreats are set to take place in Italy’s most iconic regions: Sicily, Puglia, and Tuscany.

Rocco Forte Hotels have launched two urban art-themed tours which have been designed to immerse guests into the deep history of the world of graffiti and street art in Berlin and Munich.