The Hotels and Hideaways We’re Checking Into in 2021 ft. Villa Lena Founders Lena Evstafieva and Jérôme Hadey

Hands up who's desperate to return to the bel paese (beautiful
country)? 


We know that The Upgrade listeners are as infatuated with Italy
as us, so we decided to join forces with the duo behind Italy’s
coolest creative crash pad.



Tune in to this recommendation-packed episode as we’re joined by
Villa Lena’s foundersLena Evstafieva and Jérôme Hadey, who share
their Tuscan tips, under-the-radar restaurants in Rome and where
to (hopefully) sip rosé this summer. That’s amore.


Plus, India and Fleur chat about the group getaways they’re
hoping to get off the ground this year. Think beachy boltholes in
Formentera, an art-filled hotel in Beirut and a mid-century cabin
in the Welsh countryside. This episode is filled with good,
old-fashioned escapism. 


We’ll see you for aperitivo.


We’d love to know where you’re going next and how you think the
travel landscape might change as lockdown restrictions ease. Send
your voice notes to fleur@suitcasemag.com or drop us a DM on
Instagram @fleur_rm. For a daily dose of travel inspiration,
check in with us at suitcasemag.com or get yourself a copy of
SUITCASE Magazine. 


Links and notes from the episode 


Lena and Jerome’s Italian recommendations:


Ristorante Le Pineta, Marina di Bibbona


Ciberèo Ristorante, Florence


Viareggio for Italian seaside jaunts


Hotel Locarno, Rome


Pierluigi, Rome


Le Sirenuse, Positano 


Villa Feltrinelli, Lake Garda


The places Fleur’s (fingers crossed) slinking off
to:


Iraia, Cornwall


The Gin Trap Inn, Norfolk


Arthaus Beirut, Beirut


Casa Pacha, Formentera 


The Rooster, Antiparos


India’s go-to group getaways:


Hergest Lee, Wales


Fynbos Cottages, Babylonstoren, South Africa


Craveiral Farmhouse, Portugal


Keep your escapism alive with these articles:


https://suitcasemag.com/articles/best-beach-huts-uk-staycation


https://suitcasemag.com/articles/europe-seaside-town-revival


https://suitcasemag.com/articles/self-catering-stays-reunited-travel


https://suitcasemag.com/articles/unique-UK-airbnbs