The term 'villeggiatura' refers to the uniquely Italian concept of a prolonged country holiday. It is through this lens of an extended vacation that Assouline takes readers on a journey to a series of Italian properties by Belmond Hotels, where destination and culture sit at the heart of each story. Alongside photos of each city, text by author Cesare Cunaccia explores the spirit of each hotel and its relationship to the landscape in which it is situated. Renowned for its pioneering spirit and passion for authenticity, Belmond joined LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton in April 2019, further enhancing the brand's position as an international leader in luxury, which is cemented in this snapshot of a series of one-of-a-kind and intricately designed hotels.